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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.
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!
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