Join us at 7PM Wednesday, February 1st at the Outdoor Gear Exchange in Burlington, VT for a slide-show and talk by world-renown wildlife biologist and Vermonter Sue Morse. Founder and lead instructor of KEEPING TRACK, Sue will show her exquisite photography, she’ll share stories from her 37 years in the field, and she’ll tell us how to improve our own abilities to make sense of the animal tracks in Vermont’s northern fields and woods. Participants will also have the opportunity to sign up for a full-day tracking workshop on February 16th in Jericho, Vermont. Keeping Track is a non-profit organization devoted to providing technical training to professional biologists, citizen scientist volunteers, land trust officials and conservation planners. So come on out and learn something about Read more »
That’s right–the time has come. This weekend, Sunrise Adventure Sports, Alpinist, NEice, and Climberism are sponsoring the 6th annual Smuggs Ice Bash from Friday to Sunday, January 27-29. The party starts at Petra Cliffs at 6PM with a drytooling comp. The top man and top woman will each win $250 cash. The event will be MCed by Freddie Wilkison. On Saturday and Sunday, Freedie and others will teach ice clinics, and there will be gear demos. Saturday night, AAC’s Sarah Garlick will host FEATS OF STRENGTH at the Village Tavern in Jeffersonville at 5:30pm, complete with an arm-wrestling and push-up competition, stupid human tricks and much, much more! Freddie will follow that at 6pm with his Karakoram Frontiers slideshow about his first ascent with Ueli Steck Read more »
Isis Clothing started in Burlington, Vermont. The founders started a revolution in women’s technical apparel when they created clothes that not only perform but make you look good while you’re wearing them. We’ve got loads of cute and technical Isis clothing in stock and on sale now. Backcountry skiers, mountaineers, ice climbers and snowshoers: we have Isis’ Electra pant at 44% off. Chock-a-block with technical details, the Electra Pant has the exceptional fit that is essential to on-mountain performance. Look for features like a drop seat, full-length side zips, a thigh pocket, internal gaiters, a Kevlar scuff guard, and Hydra3 stretch nylon face fabric that’s super light and super durable. The Electra not only comes in 13 different sizes, but also has an adjustable inner waistband Read more »
Calling all kids–get yourself some new kicks at Outdoor Gear Exchange, and you won’t spend you whole allowance. Moms and dads, that goes for you too. We have 35 styles of kids footwear from winter boots and slippers to rain boots, hiking shoes and sandals. Nearly all of them are on sale now for as much as 70% off. Make camping fun summer or winter with Sierra Designs down booties, now 20-40% off. Vasque’s Kids Blurr Trail Runner will help your speed demon keep his edge, and it’s 33% off. Come in and check out all the deals at Outdoor gear Exchange at 37 Church Street in Burlington, VT or online at gearX.com.
Get your kid a new winter coat, or a tee or tank for that winter trip to the tropics. We have 85 styles of jackets, pants, rain jackets, shirts, pants, and snuggies for kids from toddler to teen. Jupa clothing is on closeout, with outerwear (hats, mittens, snow pants, jackets and more) 30-80% off. Most kid’s Columbia is 30% off. And we have closeout down booties from W.E.T.T. Dry for $7.97. We have Marmot and Mountain Hardwear closeouts for kids, and tons more brands on sale. Kids deals galore, only at Outdoor Gear Exchange/gearX.com.
ABOUT VAUGHAN: BIO: Born in Newcastle, NSW Australia – moved around country NSW: East Maitland, West Wyalong, Orange during Primary and High School. Attended and received BA, BSc (Honors) and started a PhD at the Australian National University, Canberra (in Mathematical Logic). Met his future wife in Australia while she was studying away from the USA, and has been married and living in the USA as a Permanent Resident (New Jersey and Brooklyn, NY) since July 2006. Has been living in Burlington, VT since late 2010! INTERESTS: Hiking, Camping, Traveling, Golfing, Bicycling, Kayaking, Skiing, Hanging with my dog! Guitar, Strategy Games, Buddhist Meditation, Moving Mandala (eg. Tai Qi Quan), Coffee, Cooking! WORK: At the OGE working for GearX.com Fulfillment since May 2011: Picking-Packing Orders, Producing Procedural Documents Read more »
This Wednesday, January 18 (that’s tomorrow!) Bolton Valley Resort will be at the Outdoor Gear Exchange with a special pop up sale. Come in and get up to two lift tickets per person for $29 each. Tickets will be on sale from 4-7PM. Come in early, as only 250 tickets will be sold at this bargain basement price. Tickets are good for skiing any day except for President’ Week, Feb 18-26. See you tomorrow afternoon for a sweet deal on skiing.
The sound of six pairs of crampons crunching down an icy stream takes on an almost meditative sound after twelve and a half hours above treeline. All that seems to be present is my own breath and that crunch as the temperature very slightly rises and our elevation slowly drops. We’ve been singing, cheering, laughing, shouting over brutal White Mountain winds, and even telling stories here and there; but as the day gets as long as it’s gotten, and the amount of steps we’ve taken becomes unfathomable, the rhythm of our steps and the end of our trek in sight are what carries all six of us to the end of the trail. It’s been one hell of a two day mission. Just before Thanksgiving, Read more »
Winter is here, and it’s time to hit the sidecountry, slackcountry and backcountry. Get a ski pack to help you get the job done right. First thing you have to decide is what you need to carry. That’ll determine the size of your pack. If it’s a spare layer, snacks and water, go small, with a pack like Camelbak’s Ante. If you’re going far beyond the resort boundary, you’ll need a bigger pack for a longer day, and a pack that’ll carry your skis most comfortably. Gregory’s Drift carries skis vertically or diagonally, and the carry system is fully retractable. If you’ll be traveling in avalanche terrain, whether in the Rockies or the Adirondacks, consider a pack that will help you survive a slide. Black Read more »
That’s right–you can keep your feet warm this winter with a new pair of cozy, toasty, weatherproof boots. Starting today, all Sorel boots are 20-55% off, and all Kamik boots are 20% off. Be ready for the worst of winter with the classic Sorel Caribou. It’s been the same since 1972 because it’s pretty much perfect. And, it’s rated to -40°F. For the fashionista, the Joan of Arctic boot will keep you warm and dry. And you can wear it with skirts (fleece lined or down insulated ones). For the woman who wants to look good when the mercury drops, but prefers something calf high not knee high, Kamik’s Sunapee has 200 grams of Thinsulate, and a fuzzy collar. And for men looking for total waterproofness plus Read more »
