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Scan Barcodes with your Cell Phone - 2009-03-18 by Mark Silliman
Spadout released Spadout Barcode today which allows you to scan any outdoor product's barcode using your cell phone. It will then show you all of Spadout's prices and reviews for that product. We also provide one-click phone dialing directly to the retailers.
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Eddie Bauer Goes back to Its Roots - 2009-03-11 by admin
Eddie Bauer Ties in with Dream Team of Mountain Guides to Build New Outerwear and Gear Line Votes: 2 |
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Revere Unveils Smalles Satellite Locator Beacon - 2009-03-04 by admin
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Mountain Guide Lakpa Rita Sherpa Set to be First Sherpa to Climb Seven Summits - 2009-02-12 by boo turner
Next week, Lakpa Rita Sherpa, a Shoreline, WA mountain guide and climbing ambassador for Sherpa Adventure Gear, will be making his bid to climb the seventh of the Seven Summits, Mount Kilimanjaro. Assuming he is successful on or about February 13th, he will be the first Sherpa to have stood atop the world's highest peaks, even though the Sherpa people are well-known for their high altitude accomplishments guiding others to the summit of Everest and other Himalayan peaks.
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Things are picking up over at Wild Things - 2009-02-11 by Dave
An investor group has bought a controlling share of Wild Things, LLC and plans to work with it's founder to update the brand and product.
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Clif Bar Product Recall - 2009-02-01 by unknown unknown
On January 19, Clif Bar issued a voluntary recall of several products that may be contaminated with salmonella. CLIF Bars, Builder's Bars, and LUNA Bars are popular foods among climbers. Select flavors of these items are included in the recall. Vote: 1 |
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Winners of Gearzy Awards Announced - 2009-02-01 by boo turner
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. Black Diamond took the honors in the climbing gear category.
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Access Fund Presents Its 2008 Awards - 2009-01-21 by Holly Stewart
Each year the Access Fund recognizes individuals and businesses that volunteer their time and efforts to preserving climbing access and the climbing environment. Votes: 0 |
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Jetboil Safety Recall - 2009-01-05 by John Wilder
Jetboil Safety Recall
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Klime sets up shop in PA - 2009-01-05 by Nick Tortajada
East coasters can now get there filthy hands on some Klime gear at a local gym - Philadelphia Rock Gym - Oaks.
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Belay Device Friction Test - 2008-12-08 by Mark Silliman
More than a dozen “tube style” belay devices are on the market. Each device is safe, at a similar price point, and lighter than a Big Mac. So the question is, what sets them apart?
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The People’s Vote Starts November 24th! Metolius is a Finalist on Gearzy Awards - 2008-11-24 by Ashley Gonnella
Who makes the best Climbing Gear? Cast your vote in the Gearzy Awards on Outdoorzy.com—the first social networking website for outdoor enthusiasts. Votes: 0 |
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Climbing Rubber Friction Test - 2008-11-21 by Mark Silliman
Spadout published the first publicly released, third party climbing rubber friction test. The test was designed by physicist Steven Won and tests the top 9 climbing rubbers on granite slab and a climbing hold.
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Looking Glass Outfitters Helps Complete Purchase of Laurel Knob - 2008-11-20 by J. Young
Looking Glass Outfitters, western North Carolina’s renowned climbing-specialty outdoor store, raised over $1600 for the Carolina Climbers Coalition to help finalize their purchase of Laurel Knob. Votes: 0 |
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Mammut's Pitches With Pros Raffle - 2008-11-19 by Brendan Leonard
The Pitches With Pros fundraiser gives climbers a chance to partner up with big-name climbers while raising money for Big City Mountaineers.
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Summit For Someone benefit climb series - 2008-11-19 by Brendan Leonard
Join Backpacker Magazine’s Summit for Someone benefit climb series as we continue to climb North America’s most renowned peaks. Not only will you experience your choice of challenging, professionally guided ascents, but you’ll receive a mountain of free gear from our sponsors. And, you’ll feel good knowing your efforts will help fund a life-changing week in the wilderness for teens that need it most.
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Rab Apparel and Gear Official Sponsor of Southwest Adventure Guides - 2008-11-07 by Julie Popp
Rab technical mountaineering clothing and equipment, and Southwest Adventure Guides, the premiere guide service based in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, are teaming up making Rab the preferred provider of technical outerwear for SWAG’s guides and clients. Starting November 3, 2008, Rab technical outerwear, bivies and sleeping bags will be used exclusively by Southwest Adventure Guides.
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Chris Sharma Joins Sterling Rope’s Team - 2008-11-06 by Adam Gagne
Sends Jumbo Love on Sterling’s Nano™ Vote: 1 |
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