OUR PARTNERS
WHO ARE THEY?
PORTES DU SOLEIL
The Portes du Soleil domain, in addition to being the first Franco-Swiss cross-border domain, is also one of the largest ski areas in the Alps. Between France and Switzerland, between two currencies, between two ways of life and with a shared language, it gather the 12 typical or avant-garde village-resorts that make up this territory. This particular location of the ski area allows holidaymakers to travel with their skis on, for a bucolic, contemplative, sporting or gustatory stroll, for young and old alike… There is something for all tastes and all glides in the Portes du Soleil! #BeyondBorders
https://en.portesdusoleil.com/
ACTION OUTDOORS
Action Outdoors is the UK Partner of UCPA, a French not for profit organisation offering affordable all inclusive activity holidays to top French resorts. Having discovered “how the French go skiing” Action Outdoors was formed to introduce the British to the UCPA concept; prestigious resorts, excellent instruction, comfortable accommodation, abundance of food, great quality equipment and a sociable and fun atmosphere at a fraction of the cost of comparative ski holidays. We are now offer summer activity holidays too ranging from mountain biking, mountaineering, sailing and surfing. A number of non instructed packages are available however most UCPA packages include instructed and guided activity courses. Whether you are an absolute beginner wishing to learn or an expert searching for high mountain thrills or the best swell / trails or wind, there are courses to suit everyone’s level. It’s not hard to see why the French enjoy the outdoors!
YETI
In 2006, we founded YETI Coolers with a simple mission: build the cooler we’d use every day if it existed. One that was built for the serious outdoor enthusiast. One that could take the abuse we knew we’d put it through out in the field and on the water. One that simply wouldn’t break. We decided early on that product innovation would come from necessity and firsthand experience – not from market research and data analysis. Today, YETI products perform when it matters most - whether that be an excursion into the remote Alaskan wilderness, chasing redfish on the Gulf coast, or just getting together with friends in the backyard.
MONT-BLANC EXPERIENCE
Mont Blanc Experience is a travel agency that specializes in mountain sports adventures throughout the European Alps (France, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria).
From the Dolomites to the Mediterranean coast, by way of the Mont Blanc Range (but of course!) and all the way to Cinque Terre, we create and organize hiking, mountaineering, ski touring, snowshoeing, and multi-sport trips, both guided and self-guided, throughout the Alps.
We organize “ready-made” programs to take full advantage of the most spectacular itineraries through the Alps, and are also available to provide recommendations and help to plan a trip that caters to your specific needs and aspirations.
ELLIS BRIGHAM
Our story begins in 1933 in a small shop on Conran Street in Harpurhey, Manchester. Our founder, father, and grandfather Frederick Ellis Brigham quickly established his ‘two-up two-down’ as the place to visit to have boots expertly made and fitted.
Over the years, Ellis Brigham stores have always been quick to sell the latest innovations. We saw clothing move from Ventile through to GORE-TEX fabrics and we were the first to know when footwear lost the nails and grew Vibram soles.
Ellis Brigham is still going strong and is still proudly family-owned. We stock inspiring brands and trailblazing products that will make your time spent in the mountains even more rewarding.
We now have stores spanning the UK with friendly, knowledgeable staff who bring the spirit of the mountains to the high street.