I am reviewing a (rather nice and very good value) Berghaus jacket currently, so was doing a bit of background research on their website and noticed all their specialist alpine/climbing gear - the Extrem range - has gone. If you search by activity you have just two options "Hiking" and "Everyday Outdoor".
If you google Berghaus Extrem you can still find somewhere hidden the site an "Extrem Collection" of more technical products, but they are all on sale or sold out.
I was wondering if anyone has heard if they have officially said they will only be making hiking and general/fashion outdoor clothing now? Or might this be temporary?
I'm sure someone will want to say "oh, they sold out decades ago" or something, but I reviewed an excellent, technical down jacket from Berghaus for UKC just a couple of winters back - and it really is brilliant. I think it was part of the range with input from Mick Fowler and Leo Houlding. They were also making ultra light kit for runners and fastpackers in the last few years, so Berghaus's alpine heritage wasn't something that ended back in the 90s or 2000s. Are they still sponsoring Fowler and Houlding? Even Bonington (although Sir Chris is perhaps getting out less these days and should be enjoying a well earned retirement!)?
I just wondered if anyone involved in the industry had heard more? Or have I missed any announcements or press releases?
