Gaynor Sports, Ambleside, is all geared up for it's October Outdoor Fest, 22nd to 29th October an event packed with activities for outdoor enthusiasts of all levels.

All proceeds from the event have been pledged to the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team, a very worthy cause, which thousands of people have been very thankful for over the years. Running during half term, the Outdoor Fest is the ideal opportunity to make the most of the scenic Lake District, with a packed programme of activities and promotions including a chance to win a 2 day trip to Alton Towers for a family of four.

Leading experts from the major outdoor brands including Berghaus, Craghoppers, Leki, The North Face, Regatta, Silva and W L Gore will be supporting the eight-day annual event, offering advice on equipment.

The October Outdoor Fest events programme offers a range of guided walks led by experts from the leading outdoor brands, opportunities to test equipment, a GORE-TEX Footwear Happy Toes competition, kid's treasure hunt, navigation workshops, special promotions and competitions. The fun won't stop when the sun sets, in the evening there will be talks given by, Leo Houlding - a local rock climbing prodigy, Record breaking Mountaineer - Alan Hinkes and Kevin Thaw - one of the UK's best all round rock climbers.

Gaynor's Managing Director Paul Gaynor said: "The October Outdoor Fest has gone from strength to strength since its launch in 2002, last year's event attracted high visitor numbers whilst raising £3,500 for the Langdale and Ambleside Mountain Rescue Team, we are aiming to raise even more this year."

For a timetable of events pick up a leaflet in-store at Gaynor Sports, telephone 01539 434204 or visit the event website www.octoberoutdoorfest.com.