Archive for: Rohan history

In the press…

Guest Contributors, Rohan Reviews | May 5, 2012

Paul and Sarah Howcroft Co Founders of Rohan BBC Interview Yorkshire Dales 1980 Last week was a busy week for press articles. The week started with a number of great... Read the full story »

The Daily Telegraph – Rohan

Rohan Flashback, Rohan Reviews, Rohan Shops, News & Events | May 1, 2012

Messner & Habeler camp two. Everest without oxygen 1978 photo Leo Disckinson Rohan in The Telegraph 20/04/2011 Mencyclopaedia: Rohan Great gear for ramblers,... Read the full story »

Rohan Long Preston Souk

Guest Contributors, Rohan Flashback | April 12, 2012

Well you can’t miss it can you? It’s Rohan Long Preston which has many claims to fame. None the least it was the very first Rohan Shop to open. The... Read the full story »

Rohan life in a day

Rohan People & Places | January 10, 2012

Rohan life in a day. Can I have your help please! On the 8th January 1972 Sarah & Paul Howcroft started designing the first ever Rohan Garment, a pair of Mountain... Read the full story »

I Love my Bags Because

Guest Contributors, Rohan Flashback | September 29, 2011

I Love my Bags Because…. Rohan Bags as described in the Rohan catalogue today… The iconic Rohan Bags are the original multi-functional outdoor trousers... Read the full story »

Rohan Clothing 1980

Guest Contributors, Rohan Flashback | July 20, 2011

If there is room for a piton, there’s room for a Pampas! I have just added the Rohan 1980 catalogue to the growing Rohantime Heritage Collection As I was... Read the full story »

Rohan Heritage Dunster

Rohan Flashback, Rohan Shops | June 13, 2011

Since opening in January 2009 Richard, the manager at Rohan Dunster, and his team have been collecting items of early Rohan clothing, kindly donated by customers... Read the full story »

Rohan Shop Long Preston

Rohan Flashback, Rohan Shops | June 10, 2011

Welcome to Rohan Long Preston the first Rohan Shop from Manager Martina Harrison, Gillian, Paula, Stewart, Sarah and Alice Shop Phone Number: 01729 840 611 Opening... Read the full story »

Gear Timezone

Guest Contributors, Popular Posts, Rohan Flashback | May 31, 2011

Outdoor Gear Evolution Recorded Forever I have been involved in the outdoor industry now for a very long time. I have been increasingly concerned that much of the... Read the full story »

Reminiscences of Rohan garments

Rohan Flashback | May 7, 2011

Rohan Olfio, Wild Vest and Bags in Distant Green 1986 The Rohantime Forum the place to talk about our favourite subject Rohan has some great topics being discussed... Read the full story »

Rohan Edinburgh supporting Help the Homeless Night of Adventure Night of Adventure Edinburgh is an exciting, adventure filled evening where an eclectic collection of ordinary people come together to share their extraordinary achievements with a live audience.

We're not sure about: Tents atmosphereA novel solution to this rather wet "drought", this isn't the most fetching garment, but is designed to be pegged to the ground to create an ad hoc shelter from the elements. The Audit is holding out for the luxury version with built-in cushion and drinks holder.

Preview: Rohan's new Canopy Cape The large cape provides head to toe protection against mud and rain, and also doubles up as a shelter.
Rohan's large cape is made from high quality 62 g/m polyamide – normally seen on the technical mountain tents – which has been saturated with waterproof silicone to provide a durable and total barrier to water.

6 of the best backpacks Every bloke needs a good looking rucksack in which to cart their life around.
Yes, manbags have their uses but they won't fit in your gym gear and your laptop.From ridiculously good Rohan to brilliant Burton, here David Frith runs down some of the best on the market.

Rohan Goes Retro With Canopy Cape Versatile waterproof cape uses moden materials and construction for versatile weather protection.

Rope recycling: volunteer needed for climbing recycling project The BMC is supporting a pilot project to see if there is a commercial model for recycling climbing ropes and other equipment like helmets and hardware. We're looking for volunteers interested in a career in sustainable business.

Army & Navy Stores up for sale after 93 years YORK’S Army & Navy Stores, which was founded in 1919, is up for sale as its owners retire.

The 100mph bike – designed in the bath and made from an old saucepan Graeme Obree, the Scottish cyclist, is building a bike on which he hopes to smash the world speed record and reach 100mph.

Ueli Steck to climb Everest without oxygen Switzerland’s Ueli Steck is one of the world’s greatest mountaineers. He is renowned for making record-breaking solo ascents of peaks in the Himalayas and the Alps.

Rohan Spring/Summer 2012 Lookbook British outdoors brand Rohan take to the rocks for their Spring/Summer 2012 lookbook...