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Comment on Quarante: The 2012 OR Winter Market by Brad Werntz

Brad Werntz — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:45:09 +0000

Thanks Merle!

The main thing we need to do is to keep kids like yours firmly in our target, both as participants and consumers. I mean, if we’re not trying to appeal to the sixteen to thirty-year-old set, what the heck are we doing?

Until the next show, and let’s try to meet there, for sure.

Comment on Quarante: The 2012 OR Winter Market by merle

merle — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:29:09 +0000

Love reading your article and so interesting to hear about the changes, etc. to the OR show, venue and brands! I am a newer brand to the OR World, and have felt the OR love since my first show! (thank everyone- you know who you are!!)
I have a line of eco-friendly, USA made bags- of course I have two boys (9 & 13) and while they usually do not carry my bags- they are a “hit” with all their (girl) friends!! For now, I am still “cool” and will enjoy it while it lasts!!

Hope to meet you at your 41st show this summer–

merle
Aspen Colorado

Comment on Beyond the Gun: The Other Big Three Hunting Accidents by Vince

Vince — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:19:20 +0000

Falling from my tree stand has always been my biggest fear. I strap in as soon as I can. I don’t know how guys go up past 15 feet.

Comment on My PETZL GRIGRI 2 Recall Experience by Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 18:32:20 +0000

If you are in the US or Canada, there is a more specific site that gives you a few more options, including a link to an online form to fill out for even faster service: http://www.petzl.com/us/outdoor/us/recall-replacement-grigri-2

Comment on What’s Your “Trekking Pole Trail”? by Casey

Casey — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:59:24 +0000

Woot!

Awesome!

Wicked sweet!

Bring on the boulders!

Comment on What’s Your “Trekking Pole Trail”? by David Sweeney

David Sweeney — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 16:08:18 +0000

Hey Casey,
You’re our winner! I’ll get in touch with you so we can get you some LEKI poles!

Comment on What’s Your “Trekking Pole Trail”? by Jayah Faye Paley

Jayah Faye Paley — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 18:46:18 +0000

Learn optimal use of poles. If you use the straps correctly and your body optimally, the poles are an extension of your arms. It’s easier to feel the PUSH of the poles on flat and uphill if you’re using them in a pushing action. This sounds simplistic, but try tightening your straps the next time you want to really MOVE and see how it feels.

This extra POWER presumes you’re using poles optimally and also using gloves. We like simple bike gloves – no Velcro and finger pockets for easy removal. They can significantly improve your performance, reduce hand strain and protect your hands on the trail.

Optimal use of poles means you’re getting the most benefit for your body based on your goals. Your goals usually depend on your issues and the terrain. Correct use means you know the basics. For example, how many times have you seen people hiking with their travel tips on or hauling themselves uphill? Or using straps in a way that facilitates what we call “The Death Grip?”

The list of non-optimal things we see on the trail goes on and on. We teach good form and people understand that, by learning, they get better exercise, improve their performance and their enjoyment of the outdoors.

Comment on What’s Your “Trekking Pole Trail”? by Jim Pfitzer

Jim Pfitzer — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:39:21 +0000

I don’t know about all that fancy math, but darn tootin’ those trips would have gone from shortened to downright fugly without the trekking poles! Plus, they can be used to fight off mountain lions in a pinch… right David?

Comment on What’s Your “Trekking Pole Trail”? by Casey

Casey — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 19:29:33 +0000

Isle Royale

Once you pass through the Rock Harbor campsites you enter a gnarled mess of cedar tree roots and gigantic boulders alternating with huge sections of bare rock. You climb, you stumble and hopefully don’t break an ankle.

It’s like a rite of initiation for those first-timers. All of the veterans know to take the Tobin Harbor Trail and skirt the ridge.

Comment on What’s Your “Trekking Pole Trail”? by Katie L

Katie L — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:53:33 +0000

Devil’s Path in the Catskills is one of my trekking pole trails for sure! The eastern portion alone forces hikers to gain and lose nearly 8,000′ of elevation, and by the third trip down one of the five mountains the trail climbs, my knees are…not happy. Trekking poles definitely help ease the burden!