brasher have even more reasons to celebrate this December as our new lightweight trekking boot Lithium GTX has just won Gear Of The Year Award voted by Wanderlust magazine.

As quoted by Wanderlust:

"These structured boots support the ankles, hold up well on rocky paths, are waterproof, instantly comfortable and as you'd expect, very light. They're a great compromise for travellers who like trek, or trekkers who love to travel"

To check out the tech spec on these boots click here.

"No Christmas is complete without the gift of a pair of socks!"

Our brasher socks are perfect for any activity - from dog walking to hillwalking, worn with multi active shoes or boots and there's even a pair suitable for those more adventurous relatives who spend their free time trekking up mountains.

Wool Ultra (shown below) are always a popular choice for keeping feet warm and toasty in the cold winter weather and with the choice of 2-3 or 3-4 season they will be the perfect addition to any stocking this Christmas.

Yumna Martin recently went on a trip to Kenya to take part in some voluntary work with Christian Aid's partner organisation Maji na Ufanisi. She took with her a pair of Lithium GTX boots which proved to be a most useful piece of kit.
Yumna sent us a piece about her travels and how she got on during her two week trip.  

"Everyone was laughing at me at the airport, but once we had to climb all those hills in Kenya, I was the envy of everyone with their flip flops and sandals.

I've attached some pics, one of me on the mountain we climbed called Nzambani Rock.

The picture below was taken when we visited an HIV/AIDS support group. They showed us an alternative means to farming which provided them with a sustainable income. In the photo I am shredding leaves to make string with the plant fibre.

I've learned so much about the Kenyan way of life and the warmth and fighting spirit of Kenyan's, I'm off to the Copenhagen Climate Change Conference and after seeing the impact that the drought and climate change has had on the Kenya way of life, whose main source of income is farming, I'm very excited to shout for those who haven't got the means to be heard!"

You can see all the articles Yumna and her friends have written on the website www.ctrlaltshift.co.uk

All those style conscious ladies looking for a smart comfortable boot should take a look at the new Balboa.

These water-resistant leather boots are available in a choice of two colours (chocolate and mid brown) and look great worn with jeans or skirts. Plus with the additional benefit of a warm shearling lining they will definitely keep your feet toasty warm over the chiily winter months.
 

Full details and stockists can be found on our website.

A new line of cairns has now been completed by The Nevis Partnership. The work was carried out to ensure that walkers have a safe route to follow when snow is covering the usual route.

The cairns are 1.8metres in height and located at 50 metre intervals. It's still advisable for walkers to carry a map compass in the event of heavy snow when the cairns may become covered. 

Full details can be found on The Nevis Partnership website.