Sponsored by       A long time ago Backpacker Magazine had a contest of the same name, the “Bag Night Challenge”.  I love the concept of the contest and thought I would do my own.  I waited ten years, that’s enough time, isn’t it?  The idea is simple, track the number of nights you spend outside in your sleeping bag (Jan 1. 2012 to Dec. 31, 2012 or the 21st if you believe [...]

Sixth-annual celebration to kick off February 18th Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Vertfest 2012 is here – Prepare for a weekend covered in snow and slathered with awesomesauce! For the sixth year in a row, Outdoor Research is bringing you the most incredible celebration of backcountry and Sidecountry verticulture the world has ever seen: Vertfest is back with a vengeance in 2012, and is kicking off on Saturday, February 18 [...]

Join Liam, massage therapist, and Brian, physical therapist, for a free clinic. Join us at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 18th, for a free clinic from Liam Bowler and Brian Crosier. They’ll chat about exercises and prevention techniques to keep you skiing longer. Clinic is free but space is limited, so call the store to RSVP: 206.971.1496. Questions? We’re always available to take your calls at 206.971.1496. Give us a jingle at any time! ———- [...]

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, [...]

 Methow Valley Dec 28 – MVSTA Holiday Loppet Tour Dec 28 -Try Biathlon Dec 30 – Vintage Ski Festival Dec 31 – Mazama Ski Rodeo   Jan 1 – New Year’s Blast Biathlon Jan 4 – Try Biathlon Jan 21-22 – Methow Valley Bang Biathlon 21-22 – Methow Valley Pursuit Feb 2 – Groundhog Day Ski and Proclamation Feb 9-10 – Olympian Ski Camp Feb 18 -Tour of the Methow Feb 19 – Annual Doggy [...]

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 [...]

It’s that time of year again, skiing season.  I saw the first Tweets about the conditions at Cabin Creek last night.  Cabin Creek was first groomed last Friday.  So wax up those skis and get out there.  The trails wait.  It’s been a while so check out this Checklist so you don’t forget anything.   Want to know where to ski?  Here is a great list to get you started. More information on grooming and [...]

  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.