For over 25 years, Montane has striven to create the most innovative ‘bleeding edge’ outdoor clothing and equipment in the world. Our history is crammed full of innovation in the workshop, extreme expeditions to the most inhospitable corners of the planet, extraordinary athletes that push the boundaries of possibility and well-established partnerships with the world’s most brutal endurance events. Combined, these elements tell our story – who are we, why we exist.
Further. Faster.
Born on ExpeditionMontane's founding directors Chris Roff and Jake Doxat met on a 3 month expedition to southern Chile in 1989. |
Extreme RangeOne of Montane's most iconic products, still used by outdoor professionals and mountain rescue teams worldwide. |
Eight SmockRevolutionary early 'softshell' garment that brought the brand to prominence as a true innovator of 'bleeding edge' products. |
Featherlite™ SmockMontane establishes itself as 'the pioneer of Featherlite™ clothing' with the original super lightweight packable windshirt. |
Terra PantsOften imitated yet never beaten. A technical outdoor wardrobe staple for many. |
Air JacketInnovative, versatile, lightweight 3 layer waterproof jacket that set a new industry standard. |
Andy Kirkpatrick joins Team MontaneAndy Kirkpatrick makes the first winter ascent of the East Face of Mermoz in Patagonia, Argentina. |
North Pole - The Ultimate Solo ExpeditionMontane's Ben Saunders became the youngest adventurer to ski solo to the North Geographic Pole from Ward Hunt Island, taking 3 months. |
1st Montane Lakeland 100 RaceThe Launch of the iconic Lakeland 100 Ultra tour of the Lake District - now the most spectacular and largest endurance trail event in the UK. |
Prism JacketThe first of Montane's award winning Prism range; versatile, lightweight, breathable synthetic products. |
Women's First - Kaspersky Lab Commonwealth Antartic ExpeditionMontane's Felicity Aston led the largest international expedition of women ever to ski to the South Pole. |
Minimus JacketIncredibly lightweight, waterproof, breathable garments essential for fast and light mountain activities. |
Launch of VIA Trail Series®The launch of Montane's dedicated trail running collection of clothing, packs and accessories specifically for ultra runners. |
1st Montane's Tor de Géants RaceMontane becomes headline sponsor of the world famous 205-mile endurance race in the Italian Alps. |
GORE-TEX™ PartnershipMontane introduces Gore-Tex fabrics into the range, becoming the first technical outdoor brand to receive a Gore license in over a decade. |
Icarus & Phoenix JacketsThe first technical brand to use PrimaLoft® ThermoPlume - a revolutionary lightweight 'synthetic down' insulation. |
VIA Trail Series® 2.0The second generation of Montane's highly successful trail running range is launched. |
Hydrogen Extreme SmockA light and breathable high performance update to our classic mountain smock. |
