The Week 1061

[sarumite]

I'm a little confused with an answer in today's magazine.
1D Woollen material one's about to take into mountains (7)
I have ?L?A?A? and assume the answer must be ALPACAS, i.e. A (one) CA (about) into ALPS (mountains). But surely the plural of this answer does not equate to woollen material singular?
Any thoughts?

[elliemay1]

I see what you mean. Agree that it's a poor clue

[sarumite]

Yes, it appears to be lacking in accuracy, but the compiler of this puzzle is well respected in his compilation which is why I'm a little puzzled, and thought perhaps I was missing something!

[Aquagility]

Good morning, S. Glad to see you're still on the ball.
I think Tim can only have been thinking of different varieties or grades of alpaca (alpacas) - all being woolen material. A bit wobbly, though!
Aq.

[sarumite]

Hi Aqua, sorry I've only just seen your note as I've not been on-line for a while. I hope all is well with you! S