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Busy days for HI-TEC Simpson becomes
HI-TEC has appointed a new Accapi ambassador
Lifestyle Sales Manager, John Richard Simpson, world renowned sports
Broughton. John has a wealth climber, is set to join Accapi as an ambassador
of experience in the Outdoor for ‘Nexus Energy’ products. Richard is known
footwear market having as one of the world’s strongest sport climbers
previously worked for Hi-Tec with exceptional ascents of well known and,
in numerous positions in most cases, unrepeated iconic routes.
including Outdoor Product 2010 will see Richard focusing on climbing
Manager. He rejoins the with specific goals in speed alpinism and
brand after having been several targets to break.
involved with the development of branded and private label lifestyle Richard commented: “I have very high and
footwear for some of the UK’s major high street retailers. incredibly demanding goals for the year ahead. Using Accapi products will
give me the edge I need as well as accelerating my recovery time and
HI-TEC has agreed a new partnership with the Keswick Film Festival, which enhancing my rest time – already they have become an essential part of my
runs from the 25th to 28th of February 2010. kit.”
The event is celebrating its 11th year with over 30 films being shown over Visit the Accapi web site for regular updates detailing Richard’s training
three days. UK premieres include Beneath Everest, Nepal Reborn, a Nepali regime and progress as he works towards his goals.
www.accapi.co.uk
film charting their road to becoming a republic, and Narcisco, a prize-
winning film from Italy. Africa Trek, a film of an inspirational journey across
Africa from Cape of Good Hope to Israel, also features. Terra Nova, Grifone
For Keswick Film Festival information or tickets visit
www.keswickfilmfestival.org partner to launch
HI-TEC also recently announced its commitment to sponsor the UK tour of 2010 winter line
the Banff Mountain Film Festival, credited as the most important adventure Terra Nova Equipment are partnering with Grifone, a leading Spanish
film festival in the world. technical clothing brand, to launch a new clothing line for Autumn 2010
Since the festival began in Canada 33 years ago, it now visits 280 into the UK market.
communities in 30 different countries worldwide. Matt Moore, Head Of Sales at Terra Nova Equipment, explained: “In
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is touring the UK in January Grifone we have a brand that has high performance quality product and a
and February 2010 for the first time, with nine events planned across the heritage very similar to Terra Nova. We have been working hard with
country. Grifone to offer a competitive range of products for mountain and active
For Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour tickets, dates and users. This is a great opportunity to continue the growth we have seen in
information go to
www.Banff-uk.com. 2009 into 2010 and beyond.”
Grifone offers a unique line of technical mountain apparel designed for
active outdoor use.
Burton McCall
Terra Nova will start presenting the new Autumn Winter 2010 range from
Grifone alongside their existing brands in early 2010.
launches new DofE
Contact Matt Moore on 01773 837376 or
mattm@terra-nova.co.uk to
book an appointment to view the range.
web site
www.grifone.com
A new look website
(www.rfar.co.uk) recently Fjällräven celebrates
launched by Burton McCall
showcases the lightweight, 50 years with UK
functional
and easy to launch
use kit, Not only is Fjällräven celebrating 50 years of activity in
officially 2010, the Swedish apparel and accessories brand
recommended by the is also set to become a serious player in the UK
Duke Of Edinburgh’s Award. outdoor market.
The new site is educational in many ways, with a Rosker Ltd, one of the UK’s leading distributors
Leaders Tools section, and handy downloadable of specialist outdoor equipment, has welcomed
worksheets such as; 'How to put up a tent', 'Outdoor Fjällräven into its portfolio of high quality outdoor
Nutrition' and 'Compasses…Explained'. The website brands.
will be updated monthly to include gear reviews, For further information on becoming a
bespoke kit lists, outdoor news and Fjällräven stockist contact Rosker on 023 925
competitions to win recommended 28711, or email
ralph@rosker.co.uk . For product
gear. information visit
www.fjallraven.com
Visit
www.rfar.co.uk for more SEE PAGE 16 of SGB OUTDOOR for a Fjällräven/Rosker interview and
information. product details this issue!
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