Pure Chalk from Wild Country
1/02/09 - There’s more to chalk than meets the eye: and with the blending, baking, crushing and forming involved sometimes it can seem more like distilling whisky than making a simple white powder.
Jewelry Designer Bronwen Lodato Adds New Colors to HERA Necklaces Necklaces part of HERA PIA program to raise money and awareness for ovarian cancer
12/30/08 - Jewelry designer Bronwen Lodato is adding three new color options—marina, teal and wine—for the Irish linen cord that strings together the HERA Lotus necklace.
A double success in the South Atlantic for an adventurous team of Young Explorers
12/30/08 - Firstly the team of 20 British young explorers from BSES aged between 18 and 23 were dramatically rescued from HMS Endurance yesterday when it suffered mechanical failure off the coast of Chile.
A New Rockfax Guide to El Chorro
12/17/08 - Rockfax has just published a new book dedicated to the fine climbing around the famous Gorge at El Chorro.
CWA Announces Certification Standards Committee
12/16/08 - The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is forming a climbing wall instructor certification standards committee in preparation for the development of a CWA certification program.
Sterling Rope and Mountain Gear Join the HERA Foundation to Launch Partners in Awareness
12/11/08 - The mission of the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation is two-fold: to fund scientific and community grant programs and to raise awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms.
Swiss Technology Award 2008: Coldblack one of nine outstanding Swiss developments
12/09/08 - Within the framework of the SWISS INNOVATION FORUM held in November in Basel, coldblack®, the latest Schoeller® technology, was honored as one of nine outstanding Swiss developments.
La Sportiva LIVE Primes for Ice Season with Athlete Focus
12/08/08 - La Sportiva N.A., makers of versatile technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running® and hiking footwear, announced that its social media platform, La Sportiva LIVE, has added a new athlete beta section highlighting the achievements of the La Sportiva ambassadors.
Jake Norton Accepts Post as Bradford Washburn Museum Director
12/05/08 - The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum announced today that climber, photographer and explorer Jake Norton has been named Director.
Marmot’s Ultra-light Mica Jacket wins National Geographic’s “Best of Adventure Gear” Award
12/01/08 - Marmot’s ultra-light Mica Jacket has been awarded the 2009 “Best of Adventure Gear” by the editors of National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
On Sight: WINNER OF THE GRAND PRIZE AND BEST CLIMBING FILM AT THE 2008 KENDAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL
12/01/08 - On Sight is a gripping adventure into the world of cutting edge rock and ice climbing documenting what is possible with a ground up, no pre-practice approach resulting in raw, compelling and often frightening footage. Visit www.posingproductions.com for more information.
The People’s Vote Starts November 24th!
11/26/08 - Who makes the best tent, sleeping bags or apparel? Cast your vote in the Gearzy Awards on Outdoorzy.com—the first social networking website for outdoor enthusiasts.
Your Lands, Your Wildlife, Your Story
11/25/08 - A high-quality personal account of a memorable or moving wildlife experience could win one of your subscribers up to $1000 to REI for new gear, while helping to protect and sustain healthy populations of wildlife in the national forest and on Bureau of Land Management lands. The contest will be wrapping up on November 30, 2008
The Climbing Wall Association Announces 2009 Climbing Wall Summit
11/25/08 - The Climbing Wall Association (CWA) is pleased to announce that the 2009 Climbing Wall Summit will take place in Boulder, Colorado April 30-May 3, 2009.
Westminster Hosts First-Ever Intercollegiate Climbing Wall Competition
11/18/08 - Students from Westminster, University of Utah, Weber State University and Utah State University compete to be the top college climber.
Omega Pacific Quickdraw Raises Funds and Awareness for Ovarian Cancer Research
11/12/08 - Omega, the 24th letter of the Greek alphabet, signals the end of something. Climbing gear manufacturer Omega Pacific introduces the Telos keylock quickdraw that’s helping the HERA Foundation put an end to ovarian cancer.
Rockfax Win Again at Banff!
11/11/08 - A Rockfax book has won the Mountain Exposition Prize at the Banff Mountain Book Festival for the second year running. Lofoten Rock, by Chris Craggs and Thorbjørn Enevold, has once again scooped this most-prestigious of prizes, which was previously won by the Rockfax book Deep Water in 2007.
801RIVERFRONT - The Future of Indoor Climbing and Skating in Chattanooga, TN
11/05/08 - We want to become Chattanooga's premier indoor rock climbing and skateboard park, as well as providing space for training and yoga, a club area with ping-pong, pool, foosball tables, food, and a pro-shop.
Chris Sharma Joins Sterling Rope's Team - Sends Jumbo Love on Sterling’s Nano 9.2mm
11/03/08 - Sterling Rope Company announced that Chris Sharma has officially joined the Sterling Rope Team as one of their Elite Athletes.
Fox River's HERA Sock Raises Funds and Awareness for Ovarian Cancer Research
10/22/08 - Fox River Mills, an Osage, Iowa-based sock manufacturing company, is donating $1 from every sale of their new HERA sock to the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation.
Sierra Designs Creates New, Lighter Tent Design with Patent Pending on Pole Configuration
10/21/08 - The Sierra Designs product development team is making life easier in the backcountry with several new innovations in tent design.
La Sportiva Backs the Triple Crown Bouldering Series
10/20/08 - With Fall Climbing season underway in the Southeast, La Sportiva, the Italian mountain footwear brand, is stepping up to support the climbing community all over the region.
La Sportiva Celebrates Fall Climbing Season at Rocktoberfest
10/07/08 - With the fall foliage emerging and temperatures dipping, Fall climbing season has finally emerged in the Southeast.
Your Lands, Your Wildlife, Your Story
10/01/08 - Defenders of Wildlife launches national story contest at the Outdoor Industry Association’s Summer Market.
Skram Media Publisher, Mark Crowther, Runs the New York Marathon for The Twin Towers Orphan Fund
9/23/08 - Mark Crowther, the Publisher of Skram Media is running the New York City Marathon this year - November 2nd, 2008.
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