Alpinetrek.co.uk

Alpinetrek.co.uk, mountain and outdoor equipment

Alpinetrek.co.uk is an online store aimed at the British market that sells clothing, footwear and technical equipment for climbing, mountaineering, hiking, cycling, running, camping, travel, fitness, yoga and winter sports. The website organises its catalogue by disciplines and product categories, and includes specific sections for men, women and children.

Clothing and footwear catalogue

The clothing range covers jackets, trousers, T-shirts, shorts, jumpers and hoodies, shirts, swimwear and base layers, with separate sections for men, women and children. Footwear includes walking boots, running and trail shoes, sandals, sneakers, mountaineering boots, approach shoes, climbing shoes and cycling shoes. It is complemented by socks, slippers, barefoot shoes and shoe care products.

Climbing and mountaineering equipment

The climbing section includes climbing shoes with different closure systems, sit harnesses, full-body and chest harnesses, carabiners and quickdraws, crampons, ice axes and snow spikes, slings and cord, single and half ropes, chalk bags and accessories, belay devices and descenders, via ferrata gear, big wall and trad climbing equipment, climbing helmets and training equipment such as fingerboards and climbing holds. Crash pads and slacklining sets are also listed.

Camping, travel and activity equipment

The store offers hiking, day and trekking backpacks, travel and shoulder bags, synthetic and down sleeping bags, sleeping mats, cookware and stoves, tents in various capacities, travel accessories and personal care items, camping furniture, navigation systems and watches, walking, running and Nordic walking poles, lighting, dog products, tools and beach and swimming accessories, as well as gym, yoga and fitness equipment.

Winter sports and cycling

In winter, ski clothing, technical apparel, gloves, helmets, goggles, protection, poles, waxes and tools are available, along with ski touring equipment such as airbags, avalanche transceivers, shovels, climbing skins, backpacks and snowshoes. The cycling catalogue comprises specific clothing and footwear, helmets, glasses, protection, backpacks and bags, lights, bottles, pumps, locks, cycle computers, trailers, pedals, tyres, tubes and chains, together with cleaning products and maintenance tools.

Brands and featured selection

Among the brands featured are adidas Terrex, Didriksons, Ortovox, Salewa, Vaude, Fjällräven, Dynafit, Patagonia, Arc'teryx, Salomon, Devold, La Sportiva, Hestra, super.natural, Alpina, Leki, Mammut, Petzl, Deuter, Scott, Stoic, Scarpa, Hey Honey, Berghaus, Keen, Teva, Reima, Haglöfs, Bergans, Ecoalf, Black Diamond, Edelrid and Maloja. The website has an outlet with sections for mountaineering, hiking, jackets, camping, merino, boots, trousers and trekking, as well as new arrivals and recent products sections.

Customer service and purchase conditions

The company offers free UK delivery from £85, with customs fees included, and a 100-day returns policy. It provides telephone and email support, as well as an expert advice service. The website indicates a rating of 4.5 out of 5 on Trusted Shops with 1,776 reviewers, plus an affiliate programme, newsletter and customer account with benefits such as a £5 welcome discount subject to conditions.