With a name inspired by the distinct climate zones found in the Andes, Tierra is a Swedish brand that enjoyed its big breakthrough when it was asked to supply technical, high altitude mountain wear to the 1991 all Swedish expedition to Everest. Today, it focuses on 'functional, durable and sustainable' kit with the minimum environmental impact. As the the trusted supplier to the Swedish Alpine Mountain Rescue services, Tierra’s gear is clearly fit for the peaks. I was delighted to test one of Tierra’s latest Gore-Tex jackets, the Västra, which was supplied by the lovely people at Trekitt, specialist UK outdoor gear outlet.
Västra is Swedish for 'western', though it’s not the kind of jacket we’d expect to see Clint Eastwood rocking up in. The name is inspired by Västra Ravine, an off-piste region on Äreskutan, Sweden’s largest ski resort area.
