Durham Mountaineering back on the ascent

Matthew Smith, co-founder of If U Care Share, with Richard Northey, who has revived Durham Mountaineering

A long-lost outdoor clothing brand is making a return in Durham after more than two decades out of the spotlight.

Durham Mountaineering, once a favourite among climbers tackling some of the world’s toughest peaks, has been revived by local entrepreneur Richard Northey. 

Founded in 1981 by physics teacher Joe Davison, the business gained international recognition in the 1990s for its handcrafted garments before closing its doors in 2003.

Starting out in a spare room in Neville’s Cross before expanding to a factory in Langley Moor, Durham Mountaineering produced kit tested on landmark expeditions from the Karakoram to the Southern Ocean. 

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