Next Wednesday, January 11th, at 7 p.m., join us for a free clinic thanks to the professionals from the Northwest Weather and Avanche Center. They’ll go over the basics– what constitues avalanche terrain, the key ingredients that cause a slide, and some snow stability tests. The clinic is free but space is limited, so call to RSVP: 206.971.1496. Here’s where their located: Outdoor Research Retail Store 2203 1st Ave. S. Seattle, WA 98134 ———- Scatman [...]

All Outdoor Research products are 30% off, and we’ll have 20% off of all brands store-wide! That means big savings on all of your favorites, including Smith, PrAna, Polarmax, Maloja, Mammut, Petzl, Smartwool, Ibex and more, store-wide! We’re open 10:00 a.m. ’til 7:00 p.m. on each of the days of the Sale. Questions? We’re always available to take your calls at 206.971.1496. Give us a jingle at any time! ———- Scatman Get out there! Powered [...]

Come visit us tomorrow evening for a women’s-specific clinic thanks to our favorite ladies’ vendors Meet other ladies who spend time outdoors, and save while shopping for a good cause– we’re offering 15% off all women’s apparel, and ten percent of all proceeds benefit the “Girls Rock!” program at the Seattle MetroCenter YMCA. We’ll be open late– ’til 8:00 p.m., so that you get the most out of your evening, too! Moving Comfort sports bras, [...]

Can’t make it on Friday and Saturday? Select gift ideas will be on sale with the below coupon through Christmas Eve. Save 35% on selected Outdoor Research styles, and 25% on special items from Mammut, Polarmax, Maloja, and Bridgedale. From our family to yours, happy holidays! We’ll be open from 10:00 a.m. ’til 7:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16th, and 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 17th. Questions? We’re always available to take [...]

  Injinji is extending their discount to your friends and family! Have them click HERE or go to www.promotive.com/injinjisocksfriendsfamily and use the Code: 2B21-31F9-ADEA-C4D5 and get FREE shipping through 12/23/11! ———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, hydrated by nuun, organized by GYST Concept, kept clean by Action Wipes, and built for life like Stanley.

Are you looking for ideas for that outdoorsman/woman in your life.  Check this list of goodies. Action Wipes Do you have someone who likes to get dirty?  Action Wipes are environmental friendly, good for you, and work great. Gift Pack $19.95                       Princeton Tec Custom Fuel Headlamp $35 You can fully customize every piece of the lamp (door, body, button, arm, end cap, bracket and [...]

———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

Hello friends family and followers, You’ve probably noticed I’ve been missing in action for a while.  I have lots of post coming but I also have lots of other things going on as well which have kept me away from my computer.  I should also mention said computer also died so that made composing posts quite hard. I’m off to Colorado tomorrow afternoon so expect a report from there.  They’ll be hiking, hot springs and [...]

———- Scatman Get out there! Powered by adventure, fueled by Feed the Machine, Hydrated by nuun, and built for life like Stanley.

Gyst Backpack 1-11 $180     Test Period: 4 months Field Tester: Scatman I haven’t been this excited about a piece of gear in a while.  I hounded the poor guys at Gyst until they got me a BP 1-11 to test.  I had previously tested the Duffel 1-10 by Gyst and was sold on the concept instantly.  No matter what sport you’re into we’ve all wished we had a simple, clean and efficient place to [...]