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URBAN CLIMBER MAGAZINE - INDUSTRY SPRAY
We support a variety of events, slideshows, crag clean-ups, festivals, competitions and causes in the outdoor industry.
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2011 Bozeman Ice Festival Gearing up for the Ice Climbing Event of a Generation
12/2/11 – The renowned on-ice clinics are filling up quickly as the Arc’teryx Bozeman Ice Festival gears up for the ice climbing gathering of a lifetime. Entre Prises Climbing Walls & Top30 Climbing Walls Join Forces 11/3/11 – Entre Prises Climbing Walls today announced that it has signed a share purchase agreement to acquire Top 30 Climbing Walls. Five Ten welcomes Wally Barker as Chief Financial Officer 9/23/11 – Five Ten, a leader in innovative, premium, high-friction outdoor footwear and technical apparel, has appointed Wally Barker as Chief Financial Officer. Climb So iLL, St. Louis' future, premier climbing gym 9/22/11 - Our lifelong dream has been to open a climbing facility focused on community growth through a unique climbing experience. Rock Exotica Unicender - Recall 8/22/11 – There is an inspection recall on the Unicender. Registration is live for The North Face Open: Season Finale of the UBC Pro Tour Showcased at the Nor'easter Outdoor Sports + Music Festival 8/18/11 – Registration is live for The North Face Open, the season finale of the 2011 Unified Bouldering Championship Pro Tour. American Alpine Club's Craggin' Classic Comes to Index on September 10, 2011 8/17/11 – The American Alpine Club’s flagship Craggin’ Classic climbing festival expands to the Pacific Northwest to celebrate the first year of a land purchase that saved one of America’s most historic climbing areas from private development. Access Fund Partners with the Jeep® Brand to Mobilize Climbing Conservation Team 7/25/11 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is thrilled to announce the Jeep® brand, as the title sponsor of the Access Fund’s new traveling Conservation Team. Access Fund Releases Free Climbing News Application for Smart Phone Users 7/20/11 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is excited to announce the release of its new smart phone application. CAMP USA Photon Climbing Carabiners and Quickdraws Recalled Due to Risk of Injury 4/22/11 - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with CAMP USA, has announced a voluntary recall of Photon carabiners and Photon and Mach Express quickdraws. Joshua Tree Skin Care Celebrates 10 Years of Healing Hands, Starting April 22, 2011 4/20/11 – Joshua Tree Skin Care (JTree) kicks off its 10-year anniversary celebration, 10 Years of Healing Hands, on Earth Day—Friday, April 22, 2011—with a series of giveaways on its Facebook page. 2011 REEL ROCK Filmmaking Competition is on! 4/11/11 - The REEL ROCK Film Tour is excited to announce the 2011 REEL ROCK Filmmaking competition. Marmot Donates 1,300 Jackets to Japan Disaster Relief 4/11/11 – In the aftermath of Japan’s devastating earthquake and tsunami last month which displaced thousands of residents in the country, Marmot has donated more than 1,300 jackets to victims of the March 11, 2011 catastrophe through AmeriCares, a disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization based in Stamford, Connecticut with satellite offices in India, Sri Lanka, El Salvador and Haiti. BeanFever.com Launched for Bean Bowers 4/6/11 – La Sportiva, makers of technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running®, hiking footwear and ski mountaineering hardware would like to spread the word about the launch of beanfever.com, in support of athlete, Bean Bowers. Planet Granite Launches Giving Program 4/4/11 – In 2011, Planet Granite, three of California Bay Area’s largest climbing, fitness, and yoga facilities, launched PG Gives Back, a program that supports people and organizations who are committed to increasing awareness and sustaining growth in three areas: climbing, community and the environment. UBC Presents the Second Event of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour: The EMS Pro in New York 3/23/11 – The UBC PRO TOUR HITS THE BIG APPLE! Climbing, Urban Climber, and Backpacker (Active Interest Media Outdoor Group), The New York City Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Unified Bouldering Championships are proud to announce the second stop of the 2011 UBC Pro Tour, the Eastern Mountain Sports Pro, to be held in New York City from June 23 to 25. The American Alpine Club’s Annual Awards Honor Climbing’s Luminaries and Rising Stars 3/10/11 – The American Alpine Club is proud to announce this year’s award recipients. Perfect Descent Climbing System Announces Release of New Auto Belay 3/7/11 – Perfect Descent Climbing SystemsTM announces the release of their new Model 220 redundant modular auto belay device. Jailhouse Unlocked: Community helps Access Fund reach initial fundraising goal 3/4/11 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is thrilled to announce the completion of the initial fundraising phase for Jailhouse Rock. DMM Dragon Cams Size 4 and 5 Recall 2/16/11 - On February 15, 2011, DMM received information from a U.S retailer regarding size 5 (blue) Dragon Cams. USA Climbing Announces its Partnership with the Unified Bouldering Championships 1/18/11 – USA Climbing is excited to announce its partnership with NE2C Productions to bring together the top climbers for the Unified Bouldering Championships Professional Bouldering Tour: a series of events to be conducted in premier climbing cities across the United States. Recall Notification for Totem Cams 1/18/11 - It has been brought to our attention regarding the Totem Cams sold prior to 31 December 2010 that the color anodizing of the cams gives them a surface hardness that may affect their holding power in certain areas of polished limestone and when the cams still retain their layer of anodizing on the area in contact with the rock. Professional Climbers International (PCI) Announces Launch of New Website 1/7/11 – Professional Climbers International (PCI) is proud to announce the launch of its website, www.proclimbers.com. Access Fund Announces 2010 Sharp End Awards 1/6/11 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, announced today the winners of its 2010 Sharp End Awards. Ice Climbing World Cup 2011 1/4/11 - A new era is beginning in ice climbing: On January 8 and 9, the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup season will get underway, with Lead and Speed competitions in Cheongsong, Korea—the first time the circuit makes a stop in Asia. |
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Regarding Autumn 2010 Versions of the Petzl NOMIC and ERGO Ice Climbing Tools
12/21/10 - It has come to our attention that the adjustment system of the GRIPREST (the lower hand rest at the bottom of the handle) on the 2010 NOMIC (U21 2) and ERGO (U22) in some cases may not stay fixed in the desired size position. AAC Secures 40 Acres for New River Gorge Climbers’ Campground 12/21/10 – The American Alpine Club (AAC) has purchased 40 acres of land in Fayetteville, West Virginia, within walking distance of rock climbing at the New River Gorge. AAC Grant Deadlines Fast Approaching 12/16/10 – The American Alpine Club awards more than $50,000 every year for projects ranging from worldwide exploration to local conservation. Two Rock Climbing Expeditions to South America Announced 12/8/10 - Over the last 12 months, Hot Rock has been exploring climbing the length and breadth of Africa (see Ivana Crone’s trip reports for Climbing.com’s Above & Beyond feature here.) Access Fund Secures Jailhouse Rock, Asks for Further Support 11/18/10 - The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, is pleased to announce permanent access has been secured to Jailhouse Rock near Sonora, California through the Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign. Access Fund Gathers Land Managers and Climbers in Vegas 11/4/10 – On October 22 through 24, the Access Fund, the national non-profit advocacy group that keeps climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, brought federal land managers and field-level personnel who are involved in recreation policy together to share best practices in climbing management. The Travel Channel Acquires Sender Films/Shankly Docu-Series "First Ascent" 11/1/10 - The Travel Channel has picked up groundbreaking documentary series "First Ascent" for U.S. television from adventure filmmakers Sender Films, marking the first series dedicated to rock climbing ever to be aired on U.S. television. Big City Mountaineers™ Hires Executive Director 10/19/10 – Big City Mountaineers, a nonprofit on a mission to enhance the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences, has appointed a new executive director, Lisa Mattis. 9th Annual HERA Climb4Life Utah Raises More Than $100K 10/11/10 – The 9th Annual HERA Climb4Life event in Salt Lake City raised $101,000 to support the detection, treatment, and prevention of ovarian cancer. $10,000 International Polartec® Challenge Expedition Grant 10/5/10 – For almost twenty years, the International Polartec® Challenge Grant has supported expeditions and adventures to every corner of the Earth. 2011 Mugs Stump Award Opens for Applications October 1, 2011 10/5/10 – From October 1, 2010, through December 15, 2010, the 2011 Mugs Stump Award will be accepting grant applications from small climbing teams with fast and light alpine objectives. British Columbia Buys Malamute Land 10/1/10 – The Province of British Columbia’s announcement last week that it has acquired a ten hectare parcel of land at the base of the Malamute, a granite monolith adjacent to the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park near Squamish that contains over 60 climbing routes, is being heralded as an important victory for outdoor enthusiasts. Sierra Designs Supports Resources for Rangers Program in Southern Kenya 9/29/10 – Sierra Designs is donating five Lightning XT 2 and Lightning XT 3 tents to help support Africa’s South Rift Game Scouts, a program that employs young, indigenous Maasai men to protect endangered wildlife and forests from poachers as well as illegal logging and charcoal operations. Guy Lacelle Pure Spirit Award Recipient Announced 9/21/10 - Arc’Teryx, Petzl and La Sportiva are honored to sponsor an award recognizing the difference our friend Guy Lacelle made in the world. Climbers Buy Index Lower Town Wall 9/2/10 - The Washington Climbers Coalition (WCC) announced today that it has succeeded in its campaign to buy the Index Lower Town Wall, a premier rock climbing area near Index, Snohomish County. Greener Grass Publishing Announces Pre-Sale of New Guidebook 8/25/10 – Greener Grass Publishing, the young publishing company which recently released the wildly successful first guidebook to Horse Pens 40, is announcing the special pre-sale price for their newest guidebook Stone Fort Bouldering to be released at the beginning of October 2010. ConservationNEXT’s Backyard Collective Preps to Clean Up Colorado 8/25/10 – ConservationNEXT, a program of The Conservation Alliance, will organize its next Backyard Collective Friday, August 27th at the Roxborough State Park near Denver, Colorado. Washington Climbers Coalition pays off Access Fund Land Conservation Campaign loan for Index, returning funds to the revolving loan program 7/13/10 - The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, announced today that the Washington Climbers Coalition (WCC) has paid back its loan to the Access Fund for the option agreement on Lower Index Town Wall in Washington. Supertopo Releases Yosemite Sport Climbs and Top Ropes 6/28/10 - Supertopo LLC, known for producing world-class climbing guidebooks and the über-popular website supertopo.com, has just released their latest book: Yosemite Sport Climbs and Top Ropes, by Chris Van Leuven and Chris McNamara. 4th Annual HERA Climb4Life Colorado Raises More Than $27,000 For Ovarian Cancer Research 6/22/10 - The HERA Women's Cancer Foundation (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness) completed another successful HERA Climb4Life event, raising more than $27,000 for its ovarian cancer research and community grant programs and awareness initiatives. UIAA Responds to Everest Age Restrictions 6/16/10 - The UIAA welcomes China’s decision to ban people under 18 years of age from climbing Mount Everest. Press Conference to Meet the Next Generation of Outdoor Leaders 6/15/10 - Please join Mountain Hardwear and Paragon Sports in welcoming Mountain Hardwear's four Outdoor Nation Youth Delegates to New York City. Access Fund to Refinance Pendergrass-Murray Loan, Saving Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition Thousands 6/7/10 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment, announced today that it will provide Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition with short-term financing to pay off the current seller-financed loan on the Pendergrass-Murray Recreational Preserve in Kentucky’s Red River Gorge. Active Interest Media Completes Deal for SkramMedia Titles 6/1/10 - Active Interest Media, Inc. (AIM) has completed an agreement to purchase Skram Media's Climbing, Urban Climber, and Mountain Gazette properties, announced AIM Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Efrem “Skip” Zimbalist III. Climbing access in Quebec granted through Alpine Club of Canada and SEBKA 5/27/10 - Access agreement signed by the Alpine Club of Canada and La Société d’écologie de la batture du Kamouraska (SEBKA) allows ACC members to climb free of charge at one of Québec’s premier climbing areas. |
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Chrysler Jeep Brand Joins AMGA as Diamond Partner
5/24/10 - The American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is excited to announce that Chrysler Group LLC's Jeep brand has joined the AMGA as its newest Diamond Partner. Tour Dates Announced for 180 South: Conquerors of the Useless 5/24/10 - Chris Malloy's film strikes so deeply into the heart of Patagonia's wildnerness, we come to feel at home there. Help Spadout.com Donate to the Access Fund 5/18/10 - For every new follower of Spadout.com's Facebook group in the next two weeks, we'll give $1 to the Access Fund. Sierra Designs-sponsored Save the Poles expedition reaches North Pole on Earth Day 2010 5/13/10 – After 50 days of skiing, hiking, and swimming across 500 miles of shifting Arctic ice and open water, the Sierra Designs-sponsored Save the Poles team arrived at the North Pole, completing the second of three expeditions designed to rally support for the fight against global warming. Gunks Climbers Coalition to Host Waterworks Fundraiser 5/11/10 - For nearly six years, the Mohonk Preserve and the Gunks Climbers Coalition have worked in conjunction with OSI and the Town of Rosendale to secure the purchase, transfer, and access to one of the Gunks most revered areas, the Waterworks Boulders. Petzl Announces Release of All Access DVD 5/11/10 - Petzl, a leader in technical climbing gear and hands-free lighting, today announced the release of All Access, a compilation of climbing films from the industry’s top adventure filmmakers. 24 Hours of Gunnison Glory to Take Place Over Memorial Day Weekend 5/6/10 - The only endurance climbing festival in the West, 24 Hours of Gunnison Glory, will take place over Memorial Day weekend this year in Gunnison, Colorado. Kismet Rock Foundation Launches "Power of Three" Campaign 5/6/10 - For every dollar donated by a first-time donor to Kismet Rock Foundation, an additional two dollars will be contributed by friends of the organization. Enter to Win in Climbing Shoe Review's Busted-Ass Shoe Contest! 5/6/10 - Climbing Shoe Review – the place where rock climbers from around the world can rate and review their climbing shoes – is kicking off May’s monthly giveaway with a new sponsor and a new contest! Portable Fun Fitness with a Twist 5/6/10 - What is a favorite campground activity among climbers? Hula hooping! Innovative outdoor products will be honored with the OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD for the fifth year running. 4/21/10 - Manufacturers and designers are invited to enter their products online in this year’s OutDoor INDUSTRY AWARD competition up until June 15, 2010 (close of registration). Climbing Banned at Portion of Castle Rocks – Access Fund Set to Appeal 4/13/10 – The Access Fund, the national advocacy organization that keeps U.S. climbing areas open and conserves the climbing environment announced that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has issued a climbing ban on 400 acres in the Castle Rocks Interagency Recreation Area, adjacent to Castle Rocks State Park in Idaho. Hats Off to Madcapz for Raising Money for the HERA Foundation and Ovarian Cancer Research 4/1/10 - The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness), a non-profit ovarian cancer organization, announces that Madcapz, a New York-based women’s hat company, is donating $3 from each sale of its new HERA cap to the non-profit. Teva Mountain Games Announces the 2010 Climbing Events 4/7/10 - The Vail Valley Foundation is proud to announce the climbing events for the 9th annual Teva Mountain Games, the nation's largest outdoor adventure event, which will return to Vail, Colorado, June 3 - 6, 2010. HERA Foundation Hosts Fourth Annual HERA Climb4Life Colorado 4/1/10 - The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation’s 4th Annual HERA Climb4Life Colorado takes place on Friday, June 11, and Saturday, June 12, 2010. Outdoor Research® Invites Adventurers to Climb a Northwest Icon 3/31/10 - Outdoor Research, manufacturer of functional solutions for human powered adventure, announced the Climb a Northwest Icon sweepstakes, organized in partnership with International Mountain Guides and Skram Media, which publishes Climbing, Urban Climber, and Mountain Gazette. Climbing Wall Summit Workshop Schedule Finalized 3/26/10 - The 2010 Climbing Wall Summit workshop grid is now available. USAC Routesetting Clinics Announced for Spring 2010 3/26/10 - This spring and early summer, 2010, there are three public USA Climbing Routesetting Clinics currently scheduled. Mountain Hardwear Introduces Six New Sponsored Athletes 3/25/10 - Six new athletes have been added to the Mountain Hardwear athlete roster. 2010 REEL ROCK Filmmaking Competition is happening! 3/24/10 - The REEL ROCK Film Tour is excited to announce the 2010 REEL ROCK Filmmaking competition. Battle in the Bubble Pro Invitational 3/10/10 - On May 15, 2010, on the shores of the Boulder Reservoir in Boulder, Colorado, the world's bouldering elite will throw down in one of the nation's most dramatic settings for serious cash. With unprecedented media coverage, The Battle in the Bubble is the new model for high-end competition climbing, raising the bar to be the highest profile, most watched American climbing event to date. Review Your Climbing Shoes at Climbingshoereview.com and Win Free Gear! 3/8/10 – Climbing Shoe Review - the place where rock climbers from around the world can rate and review their climbing shoes - is excited to announce the kick-off of our Monthly Giveaway Program beginning on March 1st, 2010! Planet Granite climbing gym to become largest in country 3/8/10 - This spring, Planet Granite in Sunnyvale CA, already home to over 25,000 square feet of climbing with 60 foot high walls, is building a brand new indoor/outdoor bouldering area, making it this country’s largest climbing gym. £2,500 BURSARY FUNDING FOR NORTH EAST GAPPERS ON ARCTIC ADVENTURE OF A LIFETIME 2/12/10 - North East gap-year students with a lust for adventure and a passion for environmental science are urged to apply for the last two places on The British Schools Exploring Society’s Extreme Arctic expedition to Svalbard this spring, made possible through generous bursary funding. GREENER GRASS PUBLISHING ANNOUNCES PUBLICATION OF ITS FIRST CLIMING GUIDEBOOK – HORSE PENS 40 BOULDERING BY ADAM HENRY 2/09/10 - The new guidebook publisher Greener Grass Publishing, of Chattanooga, TN, announces publication of its first climbing guidebook – Horse Pens 40 Bouldering by Adam Henry. |
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American Hiking Society Announces the 2010 Volunteer Vacations Schedule
2/09/10 - If your New Year’s resolution list included: volunteer more, connect with nature, give back to our public lands, meet people with like-minded interests, or have more fun, American Hiking Society’s Volunteer Vacations provide you the opportunity to check-off those resolutions with ease. Garland Announces New Position with Climb X 2/05/10 - Joseph Garland, formerly of Mad Rock North America, today announced his return to the outdoor industry with Climb X. The CU Belay Glasses are the ultimate way to comfortably belay 1/29/10 - Upon wearing these glasses the belayer can see straight up while looking forward. They take little time to get used to and soon become a staple in any climber's pack. FORT WILLIAM MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL 2010 1/29/10 - Fort William has announced a Mountain Festival programme, presented by The Outdoor Capital of the UK, that will put Fort William and Lochaber at the forefront of Scotland's events programme on February 11-15. Investigative Report on Macho B - The last known living jaguar in Arizona 1/29/10 - At the request of Congressmen Raul M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Nick Rahall II (D-WV), we initiated an investigation into the capture and death of a federally-listed endangered jaguar named Macho B, conceded by many to be the last known living jaguar in Arizona. SKRAM MEDIA SELECTS ZINIO TO LAUNCH DIGITAL EDITIONS OF ITS MAGAZINE PORTFOLIO 1/22/10 - Skram Media, publisher of Climbing, Urban Climber and Mountain Gazette magazines, and Zinio, the world’s leader in digital publishing, technology, distribution and services, announced today that America's number-one, rock-climbing and mountain-climbing lifestyle magazines will launch digital editions across Zinio’s “UNITY” reading platform. TOMMY CALDWELL JOINS PATAGONIA'S AMBASSADOR TEAM 1/22/10 - Patagonia, Inc., the outdoor apparel company, announces today that American climber Tommy Caldwell has joined the company's impressive group of ambassadors. ACR Electronics Debuts The FCC-Approved SARLink View 1/22/10 - Adding a new level of assurance and instant information, a Digital Display breakthrough has been introduced to Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) technology with the introduction of the innovative SARLink™ View from ACR Electronics, Inc. Cobham Acquires SafeLife Systems 1/22/10 - Cobham Life Support today announced the acquisition of SafeLife Systems, a subscription-based satellite self test detection service from PROCON, Inc, based in Knoxville, Tennessee. 2010 RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS OFFERS “INTRO TO CLIMBING: UCLIMB” 1/22/10 - The seventh annual “Mountain Gear Presents: Red Rock Rendezvous” (RRR) rock climbing festival will again offer a special “Intro to Climbing: UClimb” day designed for less experienced climbers and those who have never attempted the difficulty levels of the Red Rock Canyon. Help define the future of the AAC, the national club for climbers 1/20/10 - To shape the future of the American Alpine Club, and its role in the climbing community, Climbing, Urban Climber and Mountain Gazette are asking for your help! CHACO PARTNERS WITH ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION FOR BUY ONE GET ONE TREE 1/19/10 - During the month of April, Chaco will partner with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant up to 50,000 trees, one for each pair of shoes sold through a Chaco retailer, in one of our national forests. Innovative Leisure steps in to assist climbing centres after product recall 1/19/10 - Climbing wall specialist Innovative Leisure has come to the assistance of numerous climbing centres, local authorities and other operators of climbing walls following the “stop use” notice issued by the manufacturer MSA Redpoint on their clutch auto-belay descender. With Looming Court Deadline, Interior Secretary Salazar Asked to Take Action to Recover American Jaguar 1/18/10 - Thirty-seven conservation organizations from throughout the United States asked Interior Secretary Ken Salazar today to designate critical habitat and develop a recovery plan for endangered jaguars in the United States. MEMORIAL MARIA LUISA MOUNTAIN AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPH CONTEST 2009 AWARD WINNERS 1/18/10 - The jury in charge of marking the 20th competition of this contest has now made its final decisions, although the selection process has taken more time and effort than anyone could ever have imagined. Brunton signs Pale Morning Media as Agency of Record 1/18/10 - Brunton has signed Pale Morning Media LLC as their public relations agency of record, effective January 1, 2010. SANUK DISCOVERS SIERRA BLAIR-COYLE ATOP MOUNT OLYMPUS. ADDS HER TO THE TEAM 1/13/10 - On a recent trip to visit long time college friend Zeus, Sanuk watched in awe as Sierra became the first “human” to reach the top of Mount Olympus. Sanuk knew right then she was joining the team. A Sanuk Christmas 12/29/09 - We got your letter. Get your Snuggie, grab Mrs. Claus, and put Rudolf out to graze.. Here he is as asked, founder Jeff Kelley, reading Twas the Night Before Christmas. How to Wash your Sanuks: Waterfall 12/29/09 - Need to know how to wash your Sanuks, its easy... HAGGAR AND GRAMICCI SIGN MASTER LICENSE AGREEMENT 12/29/09 - Haggar Clothing Co., makers of Haggar branded casual and dress apparel for men, today announced a new Master License agreement with Gramicci, originator of authentic climbing and outdoor lifestyle apparel. Colorado Chosen as Site to Showcase Wildlife Crossing Designs of the Future 12/28/09 - As a gift during this holiday season, West Vail Pass, Colorado, along Interstate 70, has been chosen as the official site for the first-ever North American Wildlife Crossing Structure Design Competition entitled ARC. Mountain Ethics Declaration 12/28/09 - The International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation is pleased to release its document known as the UIAA Mountain Ethics Declaration. Hundreds Expected at 12/19 Medical Marijuana "Stakeholder" Meeting 12/18/09 - On Saturday, December 19, 2009, the state's leading medical marijuana advocacy group, Sensible Colorado, will host a community "Stakeholder" meeting at the University of Denver Law School. Black Diamond Awarded 2009 Pfeifferhorn-Conservation Leadership Award 12/17/09 - Black Diamond Equipment Ltd., a global leader in the climbing and freeride ski markets, was awarded the Pfeifferhorn – Conservation Leadership award by six leading Utah conservation and environmental organizations. Deck the Halls - Just not with Old Gadgets 12/17/09 - As you're writing your holiday gift giving stories, please encourage electronics purchasers to responsibly recycle their old gadgets and give the gift of a healthy planet. |
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SPIDERMAN LIVES! Daredevils George and team free climb for Esther Benjamins Trust
12/17/09 - George Ullrich, Peter Rhodes and Kinloch (Mason) Earl, will attempt the first free ascent of a new route on Cerro Cathedra 10 in Torres del Paine, Patagonia in Chile, South America. Climbing Delivers 6% Bonus Circulation Per Issue 12/11/09 - According to the recently-released Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) statement, Climbing Magazine (climbing.com) recorded an average per-issue circulation of 42,343 for the first half of 2009; this delivers 6% bonus circulation over the average circulation stated at the start of the year – equivalent to an additional 23,430 copies. New Belgium's Tour de Fat Raised More than a Quarter-Million for Non-Profit Friends in 2009 12/11/09 - Tour de Fat, New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle, raised more than $276,000 for bike advocacy groups during the 2009 season. The GORE-TEX Brand Launches Online Social Networking Community for Outdoor Enthusiasts 12/11/09 - W.L. Gore & Associates (Gore) and the GORE-TEX® brand launched a new online community today, MyExperienceMore.com. Skram Media Magazines Partner with Outdoor Retailer 12/09/09 - Skram Media's Climbing and Urban Climber magazines, the market leaders in the rock-climbing category, announced today a partnership with Outdoor Retailer, the world's premier outdoor lifestyle trade shows. Mountain Khakis and Fresh Air Junkie partner up for Where do you get your fresh air fix? social media contest 12/04/09 - Mountain Khakis®, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces their weekly social media contest with on-line magazine FreshAirJunkie.com entitled, Where Do You Get Your Fresh Air Fix? Beta Clothing Designs Launches Its Fall/Winter Collection at The ONEOFAKIND Christmas Show & Sale 12/01/09 - Up-and-coming Toronto urban athletic-wear brand Beta Clothing Designs turned up the heat this past weekend at the ONEOFAKIND Christmas Show & Sale! Verde PR & Consulting and Base Camp Communications Join Forces 12/01/09 - Two of the outdoor industry’s best-recognized and successful public relations agencies, Verde PR & Consulting and Base Camp Communications, will merge Dec. 1, creating the most broad-reaching and integrated PR firm in the outdoor space. Mountain Khakis announces new eco-friendly US-Made, Recycled-T program by Dirtball Fashion 11/30/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces their new eco-friendly, US-Made, Recycled T-shirt accessory line designed and manufactured by Dirtball Fashion. YOUTH CHARITY LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE and DESERT EXPEDITION to the EMPTY QUARTER 11/24/09 - Young people with a lust for adventure and a passion for environmental science are urged to apply for The British Schools Exploring Society’s desert expedition to Oman’s Empty Quarter in spring 2011. HAPPIEST BRAND ON EARTH TO SELL AT HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH 11/23/09 - Sanuk (they’re not shoes, they’re sandals) takes out a rubber chicken, smiles, and announces the grand opening of the Sanuk signature store at the world famous Downtown Disney. GIRL ON THE ROCKS - Winner of a 2009 National Outdoor Book Award 11/23/09 - Globe Pequot Press and FalconGuides are proud to announce GIRL ON THE ROCKS: A Woman's Guide to Climbing with Strength, Grace, and Courage by Katie Brown, as the winner of the 2009 National Outdoor Book Awards in the Instructional Category. Jaeger-LeCoultre forges a new extreme path The conquest of a virgin peak: Antoine LeCoultre's Peak 11/23/09 - Under the patronage of the Grande Maison in the Vallée de Joux, the team of three mountaineers – Swiss guide Stéphane Schaffter, renowned Apa Sherpa and Little Karim Balti – have successfully scaled virgin summit in Himalaya, christened Antoine LeCoultre’s Peak. Eastern Mountain Sports - Gear 4 A Year Video Contest 11/16/09 - A 2-minute video could win you a year’s worth of gear! The only thing we like better than getting outside ourselves is hearing from our customers about how much fun they’ve had, and that’s what Gear 4 A Year is all about! Anchor Replacement Initiative Hits New Heights 11/13/09 - Skram Media, a leading publisher of special interest outdoor magazines and websites, today announced that the Anchor Replacement Initiative (ARI) has surpassed last years total of routes upgraded by 20%. Stoic - the future of alpine-tested technical wear 11/13/09 - Stoic is a new line of premium technical gear that has captured, cultured and distilled mountain adventure into everlasting bomber apparel. Alpenglow Expeditions 2010 Calendar 11/12/09 - Alpenglow Expeditions was founded by Adrian Ballinger in 2004 after he had worked for nearly a decade as head guide and director of one of the largest international guide services in the USA. Mountain Khakis Announces New 'RearGear' Program 11/10/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces the launch of their RearGear Team Apparel and Uniform Program. Colorado Town Legalizes Marijuana 11/10/09 - On Nov. 3, 2009, the high-profile Colorado tourist destination of Breckenridge voted by a margin of 73% to 27% (with 96% of precincts reporting) to legalize the adult possession of marijuana. DEUTER USA APPOINTS CHRISTIAN MASON DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING 11/10/09 - Deuter, makers of innovative, high quality and multi-use packs with over 110 years of internationally proven experience, is pleased to announce the hiring of Christian Mason as Director of Sales and Marketing. MOUNTAIN AND NATURE PHOTOGRAPH CONTEST 11/05/09 - Two decades after its first edition, the María Luisa Memorial renews its traditional appointment with all mountain and nature photographers. 8th Annual Climb4Life Raises Over $80,000 11/05/09 - Over 100 climbers and 66 volunteers gathered for our three-day signature event, which uses climbing as a vehicle to focus attention on ovarian cancer. Petzl Launches Tikka2 "Power of Light" Photo and Video Contest 11/04/09 - Petzl, the originator of the modern headlamp, today announced the launch of a global “Power of Light” Photo/Video contest, in line with the launch of the new series of Tikka2 and Zipka2 headlamps. GoLite Announces Active-ist Contest Winners 11/02/09 - GoLite, the premier manufacturer of high performance apparel and equipment that’s light on the planet, launched a contest in September to find four everyday outdoor athletes to be featured on its interactive new website and in the company’s marketing communications. Colorado Town Prepares for Legalization Vote 10/27/09 - As state and national focus grows on marijuana reform, a high-profile Colorado tourist destination, Breckenridge, prepares to vote to remove criminal penalties for adult marijuana possession. |
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American climbing legends Steve House and Lynn Hill at the International Mountain Summit in South Tyrol, Italy
10/23/09 - Two of the US' most famous climbers, Steve House and Lynn Hill, have confirmed their presence at the International Mountain Summit (IMS) in the Italian town of Bressanone/Brixen. Yosemite black bears select minivan as "Car of the Year" 10/23/09 - For a seven-year period, the top choice of vehicle by black bears in Yosemite National Park has been the minivan. The bears seem to base this decision on "fuel efficiency" - that is, which vehicle offers the best opportunity of finding a meal. FostWare Media announces the release of their Climbing Guide app for the iPhone and iPod Touch 10/20/09 - Climbing Guide boasts guides for over 500 routes and boulder problems in California, Utah, Nevada and Colorado with future plans to add more. SLO Op Climbing Hosts Its First Competition and Open House 10/18/09 - After its soft opening in September, SLO Op climbing is ready for its public unveiling at 289 Prado Road in San Luis Obispo, CA. La Sportiva Set To Support the Boulder Climbing Series (BCS) 10/16/09 - La Sportiva N.A., makers of technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running and hiking footwear, announced that it will partner with the Boulder Rock Club for season 3 of the annual Boulder Climbing Series. TravelTrac's First Worldwide Mobile Travel Sharing App is Released 10/14/09 - TravelTrac announces the first Mobile Multimedia Travel Sharing App for the iPhone available on iTunes now. Mountain Khakis Team MK #1 in Nation! 10/13/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces Team MK ranks #1 in the U.S. in the 2009 USA Crit Series. RELIEVE KNEE PAIN WITH JUST YOUR HANDS 10/12/09 - A simple two-handed maneuver could give you 20 minutes of relief from your knee pain. A new concept in physical therapy exercise was developed by Brian Mulligan in the 1980’s. Mountain Khakis and KEEN partner up for "get in our duds" social media contest 10/12/09 - September 30, 2009) Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces their co-branded social media contest with KEEN Footwear. HANESBRANDS INC. AND ITS CHAMPION AND DUOFOLD APPAREL BRANDS LAUNCH MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION TO TEST INNOVATIVE APPAREL AND INSPIRE OTHERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR OWN EVEREST 10/06/09 - Hanesbrands Inc. announced today that its Champion and Duofold apparel brands are going to the top of the world, leading a Mount Everest expedition to drive brand awareness and showcase the company’s research and development innovation and textile science leadership. Durango Indpendent Film Festival Announces 2010 Festival 10/06/09 - The Durango Independent Film Festival (DIFF) has officially launched the promotional efforts for the 2010 Film Festival. Mountain Khakis kicks off MK College Ambassador Program 10/06/09 - Mountain Khakis®, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces the ‘kick-off’ of their MK College Ambassador Program. iLASIK Gives Vision Challenged Outdoor Enthusiasts The Chance to Win $5,000 9/25/09 - For those motivated to move on to better vision without the hassle of prescription glasses, the company bringing you the iLASIK® Procedure is launching the "You Gotta See This" video contest (www.gottaseethisnow.com) for a chance at $5,000, or roughly the price of the procedure. Announcing the Winner of the American Alpine Club's 2009 Bates Award 9/18/09 - This year’s Bates Award goes to…Alex Honnold. Alex burst onto the climbing scene with a splash of headlines, first in Fall 2007 with his one-day free-solo link-up of the Rostrum and Astroman, and then again in spring 2008, with a first free-solo ascent of Moonlight Buttress, (5.12+) in Zion. GoLite Everyday Outdoor Athlete Contest 9/15/09 - GoLite, the premier manufacturer of high performance clothing and equipment that is light on the planet, is launching a new website and hosting a contest to find four everyday outdoor athletes to be featured on the new site and in the company’s marketing materials. BREAKING NEWS: SANUK INVENTS THE "TRADE SHOW BOOTH" 9/03/09 - After months of top-secret spreadsheet research, Sanuk has invented the Trade Show Booth, giving them a revolutionary new concept in sales. Fox River Mills, Inc. and HERA Foundation Team Up to Sock it to Ovarian Cancer 9/02/09 - Leading sock manufacturer Fox River and the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, a non-profit organization that raises funds for ovarian cancer research and awareness, will launch a month-long “Sock Ovarian Cancer” promotion on September 1, 2009 to kick off Ovarian Cancer Awareness month. Mountain Khakis ranks among America's fastest growing companies 9/02/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces its rank among America’s “Fastest-Growing Private Companies” on the 2009 Inc. 500 register. Mountain Khakis announces strapped belts designed exclusively for MK 8/21/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, proudly announces its exclusive glass-buckle belt design by Jackson Hole, WY-based Strapped Belts. Get Ready for Extreme Gaming with NAMCO BANDAI Games’ ACTIVE LIFE: Extreme Challenge for Wii 8/20/09 - Following the success of ACTIVE LIFE™: Outdoor Challenge™, this new amped up installment for Wii ™ pumps up the action and the adrenaline. Using the Wii Remote™, Nunchuk™ and an original mat controller, you’ll feel your heart pumping through 15 “DUDE!”-worthy activities including rock-climbing, kite-surfing, BMX biking and base-jumping which require players to sit, stand, kneel, jump and run in place to pull off their gnarly moves. Klime Official Supplier for USA Climbing 8/14/09 - USA Climbing announces Klime as an Official Supplier for the USA Climbing organization for 2009. The relationship started with this past summer's 2009 Youth National Championships in Salt Lake City, UT. MOUNTAIN GEAR ANNOUNCES RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS DATES FOR 2010 EVENT 8/12/09 - The seventh annual "Mountain Gear Presents: Red Rock Rendezvous" (RRR) rock climbing festival, title sponsored by the North Face, will return to the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas on March 19-21, 2010, to benefit The Access Fund, a climbing and environmentally focus organization, and other local and national non-profit organizations. THE UIAA MOUNTAIN CODE 8/11/09 - Mountaineers and climbers practice their sport in situations where there is risk of accidents and outside help may not be available. New code from the UIAA lays out ethics and best practices 8/11/09 - The UIAA is updating a mountain code, putting into ink mountaineering's longstanding values of good sportsmanship, respect for cultures and care for the environment. Coleman Execs to Chronicle Cancer Run on Facebook, Twitter 7/30/09 - What happens when corporate executives trade their wingtips for trail-running shoes and take on a 100-mile ultramarathon for charity? |
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Abbey Smith Joins Marmot's Global Athlete Team
7/29/09 - Climber, writer and adventurer, Abbey Smith is the most recent addition to Marmot's global athlete team. Redpoint Nutrition Now Offers A Wide Variety of Sports Supplements for Rock Climbers: Sponsors Additional Rock Climbers 7/28/09 - Utah-based sports nutrition company, Redpoint Nutrition, expands its reach by offering new products for rock climbers and by sponsoring professional rock climbers and premiere climbing competitions. The University of Utah, Montrail and HERA Foundation Present the Susan Sandoval Ovarian Cancer Run 7/27/09 - September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness month and in Salt Lake City, several organizations are joining forces to aid in the fight against ovarian cancer by creating awareness of symptoms, risk factors and raising funds for innovative research. TWIN CITIES AREA YOUTH MAKE USA CLIMBING TEAM 7/27/09 - On July 10-12th 4 youth competitive climbers from the Twin Cities area competed at the 2009 SCS National Climbing Competition with "stellar" results. Merrell Makes it Easy to Get Outside and Support National Parks 7/27/09 - Merrell has recently teamed up with the National Park Foundation (NPF) to get people outside. Julbo Named Recipient of American Alpine Institute's Prestigious "Guide's Choice" Award 7/24/09 - Julbo, a true eyewear pioneer with over 120 years of optical heritage and roots deeply implanted in the sport of mountaineering, is honored to receive the “Guide’s Choice” Award by officials of the American Alpine Institute (AAI) for its Bivouak glacier sunglass this July at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009. GoLite Announces that more than 50% of Spring 2010 Collection is Made from Environmentally Preferred Materials 7/24/09 - GoLite announced today that more than 50% of its spring 2010 collection is made from environmentally preferred materials (EPMs). Spring 2010 Brings Big Changes and Huge Momentum for GoLite 7/24/09 - GoLite unveils a brand like you have never experienced at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market. Better by Design The Traditional by Campfire in a Can is the Worlds Most Innovative Portable Campfire 7/20/09 - The Traditional by Campfire In A Can is without a doubt the worlds most versatile and innovative portable campfire ever designed. 3rd Annual HERA Climb4Life Colorado Raises Over $60,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research 7/20/09 - The economy may be sluggish but 154 rock climbers and hikers recently proved that a wholehearted fundraising effort produces big results. REEL ROCK Film Tour Update 7/16/19 - Reminding all first-time, amateur and seasoned filmmakers: The submission deadline for year’s REEL ROCK Filmmaking Competition is July 20! Enter your best 2-minute Humor/Spoof or Action/Inspiration film before it’s too late! Check out: reelrocktour.com/#/contest for details. Got Lights On Heads Flickr Photo Contest by Princeton Tec 7/14/09 - Where in the outdoors has your headlamp taken you lately? Chances are somewhere amazing. And, chances are you probably took a camera and a bunch of photos. Now it's time to cash in on those shots with "lights on heads." UPLOAD YOUR PHOTOS NOW! Run Like A Girl 8K Race raises over $9,000 for the HERA Women's Cancer Foundation 7/13/09 - Women in the Richmond, Va. area took their passion for trail running a step further at the inaugural Run Like A Girl 8K Race. Mountain Khakis introduces three news pants for fall 2009 7/13/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, introduces the new color “Avocado” to the Women’s Cottonwood Cord Style, a Flannel-Lined Original Mountain Pant and they introduce the all-purpose color “Black” to the Original Mountain Pant Style for ASAP Fall 2009 delivery. Mountain Khakis introduces new accessory program for fall 2009 7/13/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, introduces new, expanded Accessory program for ASAP Fall 2009 delivery. KISMET ROCK FOUNDATION GEARS UP FOR ITS TENTH SEASON 7/13/09 - It has been a wet spring in New England, and, thanks to Mountain Hardwear, Kismet Rock Foundation will be prepared if the rainy forecast continues when the program season commences on July 12. MOUNTAIN KHAKIS TO LAUNCH NEW SNAKE RIVER SYNTHETIC COLLECTION - July 2009 7/10/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, introduces its new Snake River Collection for Spring 2010 delivery. Sustainability: Outdoor companies pursue two-pronged strategy 7/08/09 - Sustainability and its necessity have become a hot topic within the outdoor industry. In fact, it has become more than a point of discussion; it has actually spurred on change. Singer-Songwriter Misty Murphy Releases "Sean's Song" to Honor HERA Foundation Founder Sean Patrick 7/08/09 - Songwriters use lyrics and music to inspire hope, to empower the masses, or to pay honor to those who have passed. Everest is Hollow - A Climbing Adventure Novel by Indigo Jones 7/07/09 - Un-Tied Artists is a small publisher with a big heart. We donate our proceeds to Doctors Without Borders. Each book sold saves a life, buying medicine for people in underprivileged countries. SLO Op Bouldering Gym 6/30/09 - After raising over $55,000 from a grassroots collection of broke college students and pillars of the San Luis Obispo community, SLO-Op Climbing (the country’s first non-profit bouldering gym) is breaking ground this week at 289 Prado Road. HERA Women's Cancer Foundation Announces New Board Members 6/30/09 - The HERA Women's Cancer Foundation (Health, Empowerment, Research, Awareness), a non-profit foundation that raises funding for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives, announces Samantha Lockwood, 35, of Philadelphia and James Nice, 41, of Los Angeles as new board members. Julbo Sponsors Foundation for Blind Children's Mount Kilimanjaro Expedition 6/23/09 - Julbo, setting the industry standard in lens technology and protective eyewear since the company’s inception over 120 years ago, will be providing leading-edge mountaineering sunglasses for blind climbers from Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) for their Mt. Kilimanjaro expedition set to depart June 20. Join us to help celebrate the removal of the Hydro Poles on the Isle of Skye, Scotland 6/23/09 - The Collie Mackenzie Sculpture Group is a charity which was formed in 2004 and their aim is to celebrate the huge contribution made to the early history of climbing in Skye by Sconser man John Mackenzie, and his internationally renowned climbing companion, Professor Norman Collie. Urgent action needed to prevent deaths among Himalayan pilgrims 6/23/09 - The UIAA Medical Commission says better education is urgently required to prevent the deaths of pilgrims going to high altitudes in the Himalayas. |
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First International Mountain Summit press conference
6/22/09 - Green light was given yesterday for a truly extraordinary convention on mountain sports: the International Mountain Summit. Job Announcement: Spot Climbing School Program Director 6/11/09 - Were looking for a charismatic & dynamic individual who has wants to continue to provide some of our same fantastic program offerings while bringing some fresh ideas and energy to the Boulder climbing community. Mountain Khakis to launch new Snake river synthetic collection 6/08/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, introduces its new Snake River Collection for Spring 2010 delivery. PerfectFamilyVacation.com Adds a New Resort Near Park City, Utah 6/08/09 - Families looking for an affordable yet comfortable getaway in Utah can now reserve accommodations at the Lodge at Stillwater through www.PerfectFamilyVacation.com. NEW CONSUMER WEBSITE OFFERS ANSWERS TO FAMILY VACATION PLANNING 6/08/09 - A new family travel website, PerfectFamilyVacation.com, launched on the worldwide web today. Take Ten to High-Five HERA and Help Save Lives 6/08/09 - On June 13, HERA will honor the memory of Sean Patrick, the brain trust and creative force behind the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, who passed away in January 2009 due to complications related to ovarian cancer. WE LIKE HUMOR, YOU LIKE HUMOR, YOU'RE MOST HUMOROUS TO US, YOU WIN 6/05/09 - Sanuk, inventors of the smile, climb to the top of a large hill and announce the You're Most Humorous to Us, You Win photo captions contest. Mountain Khakis Announces Jen Taylor as PR Manager 6/05/09 - Mountain Khakis, a premier outdoor-lifestyle apparel brand “Built for the Mountain Life”, shifts key employee Jen Taylor into PR ‘Pole Position’ for brand. Job Announcement: Spot Head Routesetter 5/28/09 - Manage and deliver world class routes for all users in one of the world’s finest facilities. Provide routes for all of the climbing school's needs, be a leader in the gym and climbing industry, and be accessible for members and setters to look to for inspiration and guidance. Full Slate of AAC's 2009 Grants Announced 5/28/09 - The American Alpine Club experienced a 32% increase in applications for its fiscal 2009 grants program, and responded by awarding 11% more funding to climbers than in fiscal 2008. XYIENCE and Skram Media Partner in Xtreme Video of the Month Contest 5/26/09 - To launch its new energy drink—Xtreme Xenergy—XYIENCE, the official energy drink of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announces a partnership with Skram Media, publisher of Urban Climber, Climbing Magazine, and Mountain Gazette. Historic Peregrine Falcon Nesting In San Diego's Backcountry First Witnessed By Non-Profit Climbing Organization 5/26/09 - The peregrine falcon, once a federally listed endangered species, has made a comeback! New EMS Store in SoHo, NYC 5/26/09 - Opening words by CEO Will Manzur expressed that this opening in the heart of one of the largest urban communities of the world is a step to reaching the ever-growing urban outdoor Enthusiast. Merrell and National Park Foundation Form Long-Term Partnership 5/21/09 - In an era when wired, indoor lifestyles threaten to consume natural outside inclinations, Merrell and the National Park Foundation (NPF) have partnered to get more people living active and outdoor lives. INTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS’ FESTIVAL DIRECTOR POSITION DESCRIPTION 5/20/09 - Applicants must be self motivated, organized and personable communicators who are familiar with the interests of the climbing community. GoLite Promotes Key Members of Team and Hires Four New Sales Agencies in Response to Growing Business 5/18/09 - GoLite announced today the promotion of three key team members to reinforce the company’s ability to aggressively expand worldwide product distribution. SANUK HIRED THIS GUY, LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE! 5/15/09 - Sanuk, the cure for bored feet, hired this guy to create something called a “website.” Mountain Climber Reaches Beyond MS To Complete Seven Summit Mission 5/15/09 - Mountain climber Wendy Booker is near completion of her Seven Summit mission, to climb the seven tallest mountains peaks, as she embarks on her final expedition, Mount Everest. Hubble Space Mission Takes Mountaineering Museum’s Bradford Washburn Camera To Shoot Last Photos 5/15/09 - Astronaut John Grunsfeld will launch one last time into space on a repair mission for the Hubble Telescope. Along on this mission is an antique camera once owned by the famous mountain photographer, Bradford Washburn. Redpoint Nutrition Announces Spring 2009 Initiatives 5/11/09 - Redpoint Nutrition is excited to announce their partnership with rock climbing training company Climb Fit, sponsorship of the 2009 Climbing Wall Summit, and launch of Redpoint Nutrition social media sites. La Sportiva Bolsters Support for New River Alliance of Climbers 5/11/09 - La Sportiva N.A., makers of technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running® and hiking footwear has teamed with organizers of the New River Rendezvous to add a new component to this year’s event, the “De-vegetate to Re-vegetate” fundraiser. LOWRANCE ANNOUNCES SIERRA OUTDOOR GPS HANDHELD 5/05/09 - Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics and GPS navigational systems since 1957, announced today the introduction of Sierra, its next-generation handheld GPS. LOWRANCE INTRODUCES THE VERSATILE SAFARI OUTDOOR GPS HANDHELD 5/05/09 - Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics and GPS navigational systems since 1957, announced today its full-featured, touch-screen handheld GPS, the Safari. LOWRANCE ANNOUNCES NEW OUT&BACK GPS HANDHELD 5/05/09 - Lowrance, a world-leading brand in marine electronics and GPS navigational systems since 1957, announced today the Out&Back, its next generation, touch-screen, easy-to-use handheld GPS. Asolo & Gore invest in Retail Sales Training 5/05/09 - With the tough economic period that we are in, Asolo and W.L. Gore have stepped forward to co-fund a series of training seminars held by Henry C. Barber. |
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Original Buff Partners With Eddie Bauer to Create First Ascent Private Buff Line
5/01/09 - Original Buff, manufacturer of versatile, popular and multifunctional headwear, is very proud to be a part of the Eddie Bauer/Whittaker Mountaineering First Ascent apparel and gear line launching this spring 2009 as an essential and ingenious mountaineering accessory. HERA Climb4Life Metro D.C. Raises Over $60,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research 4/22/09 - In a challenging economy, the HERA Foundation continues to gain momentum in its fight against ovarian cancer. WORLD'S MOST ELITE CLIMBERS TO COMPETE AT 2009 TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES 4/22/09 - The Vail Valley Foundation is proud to announce that the 2009 International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) Bouldering World Cup is returning to this year's Teva Mountain Games, which will take place June 4 - 7, 2009 in Vail, Colorado. Innovative, functional and secure: Outdoor sector responds to travel trends 4/21/09 - The outdoor industry is inspiring wanderlust with new products and functional innovations. Asolo & Lowe Alpine invest in Rep Training 4/21/09 - Asolo and Lowe Alpine have teamed up with Mountain Ventures, headed up by Henry C. Barber in a series of Sales Representative Professional Development seminars. Mountainfilm Announces Official Film Selections for 31st Annual Festival 4/20/09 - Mountainfilm in Telluride has selected the films that will screen for its audiences over Memorial Day weekend. NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CHANNELS INTERNATIONAL CO-PRODUCES FIRST ASCENT WITH SENDER FILMS 4/20/09 - National Geographic Channels International has announced the co-production of the six-part series First Ascent with Sender Films. Redpoint Nutrition adds Timy Fairfield to its team of professional athletes 4/17/09 - Redpoint Nutrition, the world’s first performance nutritional supplement company that addresses the unique needs of rock climbers, announces the addition of Timy Fairfield to its team of professional athletes. GoLite Adrenaline 20° Wins Prestigious Gear of the Year Award from Outside Magazine 4/13/09 - GoLite, the world’s premier producer of lightweight equipment and apparel for active outdoor adventures, announced today that its Adrenaline 20° sleeping bag is the winner of Outside magazine’s prestigious award. Skram Media Announces Editorial Promotions 4/13/09 - Skram Media has announced the promotion of Justin Roth, for the last two years the Senior Editor at Urban Climber, and Managing Editor for Climbing's and Urban Climber’s Gear Guides. GRAMICCI OPENS BOULDER SHOWROOM AS PART OF ITS NEW “BEING THERE” INITIATIVE 4/09/09 - Gramicci, the unique and eclectic lifestyle outdoor apparel company, has opened a showroom in downtown Boulder. Julbo Eyewear Sponsors Alpine Ascents International with Mountaineering Sunglasses for Upcoming Everest Expedition 4/03/09 - Julbo, designer and manufacturer of leading-edge, protective eyewear and lens technology, will be providing guides and climbers from Alpine Ascents International with six pairs of its top of the line Explorer mountaineering sunglass for Alpine Ascents’ Mount Everest expedition set to depart March 24, 2009. Julbo Pioneers the First Sunglass with Magnetic Protective Side Shields: the Bivouak 4/03/09 - Julbo, a true eyewear pioneer with over 120 years of optical heritage and roots deeply implanted in the sport of mountaineering, proudly celebrates the launch of the first sunglass ever to incorporate magnetic protective side shields for optimum efficiency and protection during all high-altitude endeavors. USA CLIMBING Level 2 Routesetting Clinic – April 28 – 29th, 2008 4/03/09 - Chris Danielson will be instructing a Level 2 clinic with top routesetter Kevin Branford assisting, and internationally certified e-Grips Pro Setting Team members Mike Moelter and Kynan Waggoner will assist as forerunners, to provide some extra expert tips. Mountain Hardwear Announces Expedition Sponsorship Recipients for 2009 4/01/09 - Mountain Hardwear, a leading mountaineering and outdoor clothing and equipment company, announces the recipients of the 2009 Expedition Sponsorship Program. The HERA Foundation Awards Johns Hopkins University Scientists with OSB1 Grant 4/01/09 - The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation announces three scientists from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md. are recipients of its 2009 OSB1 Grant. Original Buff Sponsors Alpine Ascents International with Product for Upcoming Everest Expedition 4/01/09 - Buff Headwear, trendsetter of popular, versatile and multifunctional headwear, will be providing all 14 guides and climbers from Alpine Ascents International with assortment of UV and Original Buff samples for Everest expedition set to depart March 24, 2009. Anchor Replacement Initiative Road Trip Announced By Skram Media 3/27/09 - To celebrate the sixth year of pioneering the community-outreach program the Anchor Replacement Initiative (ARI), Skram Media, publisher of Climbing Magazine, announced the "ARI Road Trip,” during which Climbing Magazine staff will be hitting the road for a two-month cross-country tour to spread the word on the ARI. Mountain Hardwear Athlete, Dawn Glanc, Awarded AMGA Mountain Hardwear Scholarship 3/26/09 - Mountain Hardwear Inc., a leading manufacturer of mountaineering and outdoor equipment and clothing, is honored to announce Mountain Hardwear athlete, Dawn Glanc, as the recipient of the American Mountain Guide Association’s (AMGA) 2009 Mountain Hardwear Scholarship. Petzl HERAbiner Hits 10,000-unit Mark 3/18/09 - Petzl USA announced that sales of its anodized teal blue Attaché HERAbiner recently reached the 10,000-unit mark. Marmot’s Vice President of Sales, Roanne Miller, Appointed Board Member to The American Alpine Club 3/17/09 - Marmot’s Vice President of Sales, Roanne Miller, was voted onto the American Alpine Club’s Board of Directors in February, 2009. Numbers are Up and Rising for HERA Foundation’s Climb4Life DC Metro Event 3/10/09 - The economy may be down, but for the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation’s DC Metro Climb4Life event, the numbers are up and rising. Skram Media Launches Travel Channel Across Network of Sites 3/10/09 - Skram Media, a leading niche publisher of mountain media, today announced it has launched a new vertical-content channel dedicated to travel across its network of websites. 2009 TEVA MOUNTAIN GAMES ANNOUNCED: TRIUMPH DEVELOPMENT VAIL PASS HALF MARATHON ADDED 3/09/09 - The Vail Valley Foundation is proud to announce that the 8th annual Teva Mountain Games, the nation’s premiere outdoor adventure event, will take place June 4 – 7, 2009 in Vail, Colorado. La Sportiva and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance's "Giving Greenback$" Goes Live 3/09/09 - La Sportiva N.A., makers of technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running® and hiking footwear, announces the launch of its Giving Greenback$ campaign rolling out this week at select Grassroots Outdoor Alliance retailers across the United States. |
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Climbing Delivers 9.5% Bonus Circulation Per Issue
3/09/09 - According to the recently-released Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC) statement, Climbing Magazine (climbing.com) recorded an average per-issue circulation of 43,785 in 2008; this delivers 9.5% bonus circulation over the average circulation stated at the start of the year - equivalent to an additional 34,065 copies. THE GAME HAS CHANGED: THE FUTURE OF ADVENTURE SPORTS IS HERE. SWAE SPORTS TO LAUNCH IN BOULDER ON MARCH 1, 2009! 3/06/09 - SWAE Sports just might be the salvation of the adventure sports industry as small businesses everywhere struggle to survive these hard economic times. RED CHILI MATADOR ROCK SHOE – ROCK’N’ROLL’N’ROCK 3/06/09 - The all new Matador is uncompromising, red, angry and perfect. This is the shoe for action climbers, for boulderers or sports masters, the shoe for the best. AMERICAN MOUNTAIN GUIDES ASSOCIATION SUCCESSFULLY OBTAINS UNANIMOUS SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL ENDORSEMENT 3/06/09 - With unanimous support from all members of the Union Internationale des Assocations D’Alpinisme (UIAA) Training Standards Working Group and Pierre Humblet, the chair of the Mountaineering Commission, the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA) is proud to announce that its Single Pitch Instructor Certification Program (SPI) earns the highly respected international training label through the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation. Job Announcement: The Spot Bouldering Gym seeks new head coach 2/25/09 - Come live and play in Boulder, Colorado, the climbing capital of the USA. Teach and train at the nation’s premier bouldering facility. Steve Swenson Heads New Team of AAC Officers and Directors 2/25/09 - At the American Alpine Club's annual meeting on February 21 and 22, the club elected new officers and directors for three-year terms. Revelations: The autobiography of world rock climbing legend Jerry Moffatt 2/19/09 - When Jerry Moffatt burst onto the scene as a brash 17-year-old, rock climbing had never seen anyone like him before. Fiercely ambitious, even as a boy Moffatt was focussed on one thing: being the best in the world. Climbing.com Launches Alpine, Bouldering, Sport and Trad Channels 2/11/09 - Skram Media, publisher of Climbing Magazine, today announced the launch of four targeted content channels on climbing.com, focusing on their readers most committed interests. #5 Trango Big Bro Recall Notice 2/11/09 - It has come to our attention at Trango, that one hundred #5 Big Bros made in March and October 2008, have improperly aligned inner tubes. PATAGONIA FOOTWEAR WANTS YOU TO RECONSIDER SOLES 2/09/09 - Building on its best product, least harm brand goal, Patagonia Footwear partners exclusively with Mountain Soles to offer resoles and repairs on Patagonia’s popular footwear styles. American Alpine Club Grants Overview 2/06/09 - The AAC awards more grant money to climbers than any other organization, and the odds of getting a grant are actually pretty good. The fiscal 2008 cycle had 87 applicant and 32 of them received a grant (37%!). Innovations and world premieres set the stage for OutDoor 2009 2/03/09 - Friedrichshafen, Germany – There are many indications that the 16th edition of the leading international trade show for nature sports is on course for continued growth. ESSENTIAL FONTAINEBLEAU – a Stone Country Bouldering Guide 2/01/09 - The first pocket guide to Fontainebleau bouldering available for under 10 pounds! It is a full colour guide to the best bouldering in the forest of Fontainebleau in France. “MOUNTAIN GEAR PRESENTS: RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS” AGAIN OFFERS “INTRO” DAY 1/30/09 - The sixth annual “Mountain Gear Presents: Red Rock Rendezvous” rock climbing festival has again improved its annual event to cater to outdoors enthusiasts and climbers of all skill levels. ‘THE SHARP END’ WINS BEST ADVENTURE FILM AT X-DANCE 1/29/09 - On Tuesday, January 20, 2009 Sender Films’ latest release, ‘The Sharp End,’ won the award for Best Adventure Film last week at the X-Dance Action Sports Film Festival in Salt Lake City, Utah. PATAGONIA FOOTWEAR WINS PETA AWARD FOR NON-LEATHER DESIGNS 1/29/09 - PETA awards Patagonia Footwear as “Best Outdoor Vegan Shoe Retailer” in its sixth annual Proggy Awards. First Alpine Guide Service Debuts in Revelstoke, British Columbia 1/29/09 - Revelstoke Alpine Adventures (RAA), the first alpine guide service in Revelstoke, British Columbia, opens the door to Canada’s world-renowned backcountry for seasoned enthusiasts, first-time adventurers and families who want an extraordinarily unique, personalized outdoor vacation experience. The People Have Voted and Chosen Their Favorite Outdoor Gear Brands 1/28/09 - The people have spoken and elected their favorite outdoor gear brands in the Gearzy Awards on Outdoorzy.com—the first social networking website for outdoor enthusiasts. The Rocky Mountain Field Institute Needs Students for their 2009 Earth Corps program 1/26/09 - In the summer of 2009, the Rocky Mountain Field Institute will select undergraduate students to participate in its Earth Corps program. La Sportiva and Grassroots Outdoor Alliance “Giving Greenback$” 1/21/09 - La Sportiva N.A., makers of versatile technical climbing, mountaineering, Mountain Running® and hiking footwear, announces the launch of its 2009 Giving Greenback$ program at this week’s Outdoor Retailer in Salt Lake City. Track your next Trip with TrekTrac 1/20/09 - TravelTrac (www.traveltrac.com), a developer of adventure travel and trip sharing domains has released TrekTrac (www.trektrac.com) their premiere no cost travel sharing application dedicated to land based exploration, climbing, hiking, and adventure travel. Meet Alex Honnold at HERA Foundation's Booth During Outdoor Retailer 1/16/09 - At 23 years old, Honnold has a tick-list of accomplishments that include soloing the Regular Northwest Face on Half Dome in Yosemite Valley (VI 5.12a, 23 pitches), in 2 hours 50 minutes and soling Moonlight Buttress (V 12d, 1200feet) in Zion National Park. Both ascents took place in 2008. Climb the Highest Mountain in Africa to Help Children with AIDS 1/13/08 - The American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA, www.helpchildrenwithAIDS.org) announced today that there are only five places left for their first-ever fundraising trek up Mount Kilimanjaro. High-Five the HERA Women's Cancer Foundation at Winter Outdoor Retailer Show 1/12/09 - The HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation first attended Outdoor Retailer seven years ago, looking to secure sponsors for its first annual Climb4Life fundraising event. 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. |
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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. MYO headlamps and AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries 9/22/08 - Due to advances in the performance characteristics of AA/LR6 rechargeable batteries (especially their higher output during discharge), they can in certain cases of intensive use, cause quality and safety problems with MYO-series headlamps. |
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Skins Clothing sponsors Timy Fairfield
9/10/08 - Skins, an Australian-based company, has developed a unique line of performance-enhancing technical compression clothing. Jeremy Nathan signs as official photographer of the Tour De Bloc 8/22/08 - We are pleased to announce, the official signing of agreement between the Tour De Bloc (Canada’s National Bouldering Series) and Jeremy Nathan Photography. Buff Headwear Named Recipient of American Alpine Institute's Prestigious “Guides' Choice” Award 8/22/08 - Buff Headwear, known for their innovative line-up of stylish and multifunctional headwear, was honored to receive the “Guides' Choice” award by officials of the American Alpine Institute this August at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in Salt Lake City. 50 For Tibet – State Highpointer 8/18/08 - The Colorado based Team Highpoint has continued its "50 For Tibet" project in a big way by collecting tax deductible donations and pledges for THE ROWELL FUND FOR TIBET now in excess of $150,000.00. Finished school with time to spare? Explore the Antarctic region with a unique expedition 8/13/08 - The South Antarctic region is one of the last truly pristine regions on earth and the British Schools Exploring Society (BSES Expeditions) is looking for budding explorers aged 18-23 to take part in a once in a lifetime expedition at the end of the year, travelling aboard HMS Endurance. New AustriAlpin Ice Tool 8/07/08 - AustriAlpin has extended their ice climbing product range, its latest addition being "HU.go", an innovative ice tool that meets a very wide range of demands posed both by the ice and the climber. Marmot’s 6.0 oz Crystalline Jacket wins European Outdoor Industry Award 8/07/08 - Marmot’s 6.0 oz Crystalline Jacket for Women, incorporating new 2.5 layer MemBrain Strata™ waterproof / breathable fabric, recently won the Outdoor Industry Award at the international Outdoor Show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Innovation Continues at La Sportiva with the Revolutionary New FC Series 7/31/08 - The La Sportiva R&D team has been hard at work this year. After researching the market and analyzing trends, the team has developed a new line of shoes that acknowledges the latest needs in the hiking and backpacking categories. Supporting Your Habit…Mountain Hardwear’s Pack-A-Day Web Giveaway 7/31/08 - Mountain Hardwear wants to support your Pack-A-Day habit. Mountain Hardwear, a leading outdoor equipment and apparel company, is out to prove not all habits are necessarily bad ones. New England Ropes / Maxim Issues Recall Notice - Maxim Apogee 9.1MM and 9.5 Pinnacle Dynamic Climbing Lines 7/31/08 - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Maxim is announcing a voluntary recall of Maxim's Apogee 9.1mm Dynamic Climbing Line (These Climbing lines were sold to consumers from August 2006 through May 2008. La Sportiva Partners with Green Living Project 7/23/08 - La Sportiva is partnering with Green Living Project™, a media production and marketing company that showcases sustainable initiatives around the globe. Join La Sportiva at The Squamish Mountain Festival 7/15/08 - On July 16-20, climbers from all over North America will descend on Squamish, B.C. for the annual Squamish Mountain Festival. Give Yourself a Helping Hand 7/07/08 - The Quick Draw Clip System offers an instant, accessible and secure way to carry cell phones, iPods, GPS, cameras, gloves, chalk bags, tools, or anything else you can come up with! Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant Helps Bring Water to Needy Village in Ecuador 7/02/08 - A recent announcement that Ben Mapes would be the 2008 recipient of the AAC (American Alpine Club) Zack Martin Breaking Barriers Grant (ZMBB) hit a little close to home. You see, I attended high school with Zack Martin in Snellville, GA. TALUS PROVIDES GEAR FOR EXPEDITION TO RAISE AWARENESS OF BIRTH DEFECT 6/27/08 - This month as John Page, founder of Climbing 4 Spina Bifida, sets out to climb New England’s 4,000 foot-and-higher summits, he and his expert team will be equipped with the Talus ColdAvenger™ cold weather facemask. Documentary film celebrating the achievements of one of the UK’s finest solo climbers announces international media sponsorship 6/20/08 - Andy Parkin - “A Life in Adaptation” - looks at the life of the Sheffield lad who despite adversity has become one of the world’s outstanding solo climbers and a widely acclaimed artist. WATCH THE TRAILER JULBO WELCOMES NEW CLIMBERS TO ATHLETE ROSTER 6/20/08 - Officials from Julbo, Inc. are pleased to announce the signing of new climbers, including: Colin Haley, Freddie Wilkinson, Althea Rogers, Ben Gilmore, Kevin Mahoney, Johnny Copp, Micah Dash, Heidi Wirtz and Emily Stifler, all world-class alpinists, to its athlete roster. Link Cam Inspection Notice & Update: Axle Nut 6/16/08 - Omega Pacific is requesting that Link Cam owners inspect their Link Cams for a potential defect recently discovered. Mountain Hardwear Donates Tents to China for Earthquake Relief 6/13/08 - Mountain Hardwear Inc., a leading mountaineering and outdoor equipment and clothing company, has responded to the plea for aid from the US – China Business Council and the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China to support the earthquake relief efforts in the impacted Sichuan province of China. Eco-Conscious Climbers Can Recycle Ropes During HERA Climb4Life Colorado at Sterling Ropes Recycle Center 6/09/08 - Rock climbers in the Boulder and Denver area can recycle old climbing ropes, no longer trustworthy enough for use as a lifeline, at the 2nd Annual HERA Climb4Life Colorado. La Sportiva Brings the Dosage V Premier to the Boulder Theater 5/22/08 - La Sportiva is sponsoring the world premier of Big Up Productions' latest cutting edge climbing film, Dosage V on Wednesday, June 4 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $12 if they are purchased in advance from The Spot or the Boulder Rock Club, or $14.50 at the door of the Boulder Theater. xRez Studio to Shoot Record Setting Image of Yosemite Valley 5/21/08 - xRez Studio will soon capture the magnificence of Yosemite valley in unprecedented detail, orchestrating 20 photographic teams, each shooting over 10,000 images simultaneously throughout the park for assembly into one massive image. Petzl and Utah Open Lands to Present at Land Trust Alliance's Annual Southwest Land Trust Conference 5/13/08 - Speakers to Share Best Practices in Creating Alliances Between Business and Non-Profits - Petzl, a leading manufacturer of hands-free lighting™ and technical climbing gear, and Utah Open Lands (UOL), a non-profit land trust conservation association, are once again joining forces at this year’s Southwest Land Trust Conference to be held in Park City, Utah. DON'T THROW AWAY YOUR OLD POLYCARBONATE WATER BOTTLE! 5/08/08 - With the incredibly handy LightCap200 you can turn your old (or new) bottle into the coolest home, deck, boat or camping lantern anywhere! Alex Puccio joins Five Ten Team 5/07/08 - Five Ten is pleased to announce the addition of Alex Puccio to its team of athletes. Boulder-based Puccio, 18, is the country’s female top competition climber. |
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Petzl announces new GRIGRI lead belay technique
5/01/08 - Petzl announces a new technique for belaying a leader when using its Grigri self-braking belay device. Dissemination of this new technique will be accomplished in three modes: a web video, a poster, and an updated technical notice soon to be delivered with each Grigri belay device. Climber Steph Davis Joins prAna's Roster of Sponsored Athletes 4/28/08 - prAna, a leading outdoor and active lifestyle apparel manufacturer, today announced that Steph Davis will join their team of sponsored athletes. Feeding Flexibility: prAna Teams Up with Om Time Yoga to Sponsor “Feed our Friends” Food Drive 4/25/08 - prAna, a leading outdoor and active lifestyle apparel manufacturer, has teamed up with Om Time Yoga to sponsor Boulder’s first annual Feed Our Friends food drive. La Sportiva Gears up for the 2008 REEL ROCK Film Tour 4/24/08 - Now in its third season and with 100 or more screenings of the world's best climbing films, REEL Rock is becoming one of the most prominent social events for local climbing communities across the country. The Third Annual HERA Metro DC Climb4Life Wraps Up, Raises $59,000 for Ovarian Cancer Research 4/23/08 - The third annual Metro DC Climb4Life wrapped up its month-long climbing challenge on March 29, 2008. This year, teamed with Sportrock Climbing Center, Earthtreks Gym, and REI, the event raised $59,000 for ovarian cancer research and awareness initiatives. Friksn's Boulder-Fly Tee for Women Benefits HERA Foundation 4/22/08 - Friksn Climbing Laboratory, a Norfolk, Virginia–based manufacturer of climbing clothing, is donating 15 percent of sales of its women’s Boulder Fly T-shirt to the HERA Foundation. Sponsored Waste: Sustainability gets Upcycled Waste Not 4/17/08 - Stonyfield Farms, Honest Tea, Clif Bar and TerraCycle join forces to eliminate the idea of waste. Four environmentally responsible companies created an innovative way to collect and reuse product packaging. CLIF BAR Launches Nation's First Collection Program for Used Energy Bar Wrappers 4/17/08 - CLIF BAR, the leading all-natural and organic energy bar, and TerraCycle are proud to announce the nation’s first program designed to reduce the amount of energy bar wrappers going into our landfills, while educating people about the benefits of reusing waste materials. Nike ACG Sweetspots kick-starts summer with a celebration of its athletes' most prized achievements on film 4/14/08 - A Sweetspot is a moment in time when effort and talent combine perfectly. It’s an experience of purity when everything comes together and the spectacular is achieved. These unique stories will be showcased in 3-4 minute films which will launch on 7th April 2008. The RED ROCK RENDEZVOUS Becomes one of the Nation's Largest Climbing Events 4/11/08 - With more than 1,000 climbers from across the nation converging on Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area near Las Vegas for the fifth annual “Mountain Gear Presents: Red Rock Rendezvous” rock climbing festival in March, the event has become one of the largest climbing festivals in the nation for paid participants. New 9.5mm Fusion Ion From Sterling 4/11/08 - Sterling Rope once again has brought to life a new dynamic cord for their Fusion series, the Ion. The Fusion series is a collection of high performance ropes in the sub- 10mm category. Montrail Partners With HERA TO Run Like A Girl 4/10/08 - Montrail’s Run Like a Girl Series teams up with the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation for four races May – September, 2008. 2008 Climbing Wall Summit 4/10/08 - On May 1-4, 2008, the Climbing Wall Association (CWA) will be hosting the second annual Climbing Wall Summit in Boulder, Colorado. Climbing gym vendors, manufacturers, and owners will gather at the Boulder Outlook Hotel for three days of workshops, roundtable discussions, and events, all with the aim of strengthening the climbing industry. HANS SAARI MEMORIAL FUND AWARDS 2008 GRANTS 4/09/08 - The Hans Saari Memorial Fund, a grant-giving organization established to honor the life and values of ski-mountaineer Hans Saari, has announced award recipients for its spring 2008 grant cycle, including the recipients of the newly launched Hans Saari Memorial Ski Exploration Grant. USA CLIMBING Level 2 Routesetting Clinic – April 29 – 30th, 2008 4/09/08 - This spring, a little over a month away, one of the country’s premier indoor climbing institutions, the Boulder Rock Club, will be host to USA Climbing’s first higher level competition routesetting clinic in years! Backcountry.com team athletes get after it...on the Interweb 3/28/08 - Once in a while, revolutionary inventions come along that change the way things are done and stir things up for good. Sierra Designs Down Bootie Contest 3/26/08 - The Sierra Designs Down Bootie has developed into one of those truly indispensable pieces of gear for winter adventurers. They're like a devoted coffee drinker's favorite mug they never leave home without. La Sportiva's Athletes Converge on Red Rocks Rendezvous 3/26/08 - La Sportiva’s team of climbing and mountain running athletes will head out to Las Vegas, Nev. for a weekend of climbing, running and clinics at the fifth annual Red Rocks Rendezvous, March 28-30, 2008. Sierra Designs and Ultimate Direction are having a Spring Sample Clearance Sale 3/14/08 - Everything must go - Tents, Sleeping Bags, Apparel (mostly men's large and women's medium) Friday March 14th 12:00 – 6:00 and Saturday March 15th 9:00 am – 1:00 pm Sierra Designs Moves to Green Building in Boulder 3/11/08 - Sierra Designs in-house “Green Team” pushes ahead on a daily basis to find new innovations that will lessen the company’s impact on the environment. San Francisco Jewelry Designer Bronwen Lodato Unveils HERA Necklace 3/10/08 - Jewelry designer Bronwen Lodato’s latest design, the HERA necklace, benefits ovarian cancer research. The Access Fund Announces a New Program for Youth Climbing Teams 3/06/08 - The Access Fund is pleased to announce the launch of a new program, the boulderProject TeamWorks competition. With the cooperation of team coaches, indoor youth climbing gym teams will host or participate in Access Fund Adopt-a-Crag events all while amassing points. New Climbing Rope Raises Funds for Ovarian Cancer Research 2/26/08 - BlueWater Ropes is donating $15.00 from every sale of their new teal color combination 9.7mm 60-meter HERA Lightning Pro rope to the HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation. prAna's Boulder Flagship Store launch a success with community gathering and fundraiser 2/18/08 - After two days of celebration with a sneak peak Tuesday night, and a morning of jovial and thoughtful competition February 13 on a sunny Pearl St. Mall with world class athletes, local outdoor non-profit leaders and community members, prAna’s Boulder Flagship store is buzzing with visitors. Thirty-Five Breast Cancer Survivors and Supporters Begin Journey for Breast Cancer Prevention 2/14/08 - The Breast Cancer Fund announces its ninth Climb Against the Odds team of breast cancer survivors and others affected by the disease to scale a mountain for breast cancer prevention. |
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La Sportiva Climbing Team Expands
2/13/08 - La Sportiva has a long history and intimate connection with climbers around the world. This year, La Sportiva’s North American climbing team will include nine new members from all disciplines – from alpine climbers to soloists. CWA ANNOUNCES CLIMBING WALL SUMMIT REGISTRATION OPEN 2/06/08 - The Climbing Wall Association, Inc. is pleased to announce that registration for the 2008 Climbing Wall Summit is open to members and the general public. The conference will take place in Boulder, Colorado, May 1-4, 2008. Early-bird Registration Period Through February 15th. Paradox Sports Launches New Website 1/22/08 - Paradox Sports provides opportunities, inspiration and equipment to the disabled community, empowering their pursuit of a life of excellence through human-powered outdoor sports. Emily Harrington and Matt Segal Join The North Face Athlete Team 1/22/08 - The North Face, the world's premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, today announced climbers Emily Harrington and Matt Segal have joined its athlete team. Thresh Hold opens in Riverside, California Coming March 2008 1/21/08 - Southern California has long had some of the best indoor climbing in the US. With the highest freestanding boulders in the country, foam pit landing zones never before seen in climbing gyms, and unique lounge areas, Thresh | Hold is offering a new type of indoor climbing experience. Chris Sharma Joins Sanuk Footwear 12/07/07 - Sanuk Footwear is excited to announce the signing of Chris Sharma to their Outdoor/Climbing Team. Chris joins Sanuk athletes and extremely talented climbers Chris Lindner and Randy Leavitt on the Team. |
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