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Summer Sales at Patagonia, Icebreaker, Adventure 16, and REI!

August 19, 2010

If you haven’t hit up the Icebreaker end-of-season sale yet or just didn’t find anything you wanted, you’ll be happy to know a few other outdoor retailers are getting in on the price-reduction action. From today through August 23rd, Patagonia is having a Summer Sale as well, with merchandise getting knocked back 30-60% off retail. [...]

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Win a Trip to New Zealand at Adventure 16

June 11, 2010

The guys at Icebreaker wool might be getting lonely during the kiwi winter, because they just announced a contest to win a free trip to New Zealand – and all you have to do is try on a shirt or two. The merino wool wizards are offering free airfare for two and a guided adventure [...]

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Mount Whitney Talk and Icebreaker Event at Adventure 16

April 7, 2010

The first round of Mount Whitney permits should be arriving for the lucky lottery winners very shortly – and I’m very excited to announce that my team has been approved for an August 30th ascent! w00t! If you didn’t get a permit, though, or if you’re just really, really late to the application process, there’s [...]

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Don’t Forget – Anza-Borrego Event at A16 Tonight

February 24, 2010

I’m still neck-deep in New Zealand photos, and it will be a little while before I can give a full update, but I just wanted to remind everyone about the free Anza-Borrego event at the West LA Adventure 16 tonight at 7PM. The night will start with a wine and cheese happy half-hour, then show [...]

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Whitney Clinic and Anza-Borrego Movie at A16

February 3, 2010

In case you missed the last Whitney clinic at REI, our local outfitters at Adventure 16 will be holding their version in the West LA store on Friday, February 5th. Whitney expert Kurt Wedberg will be leading the informational session in store, and they’ll have permit applications on hand just in case you get extra [...]

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Mount Whitney Classes

January 13, 2010

I already posted this on Twitter and Facebook, but if you’re interested in learning more about tackling the tallest mountain in the lower 48, you’ll want to head to the Santa Monica REI tonight at 7PM for a free presentation on the basics, including gear, food, routes, and how to best snag one of those [...]

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Icebreaker Wool on Sale at Adventure 16

December 18, 2009

If you’re looking for some new baselayer shirts or pants, you might want to head to the West LA Adventure 16 this weekend, because they’re having a sale on Icebreaker wool. The New Zealand merino garments have been picking up in popularity over the past few months, although I haven’t yet had a chance to [...]

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Kilimanjaro Talks and Sales at Adventure 16

November 16, 2009

If you’re at all interested in learning more about joining an expedition to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro, you’ll want to head to your local Adventure 16 this week. The local chain will be hosting slideshow presentations by Kurt Wedberg, the founder of Sierra Mountaineering International and a veteran climb leader on Kilimanjaro. Each presentation [...]

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Planning For Whitney, Drinking Wine

March 25, 2009

Adventure 16 just announced the second part of their free, informational series on climbing Mount Whitney. Kurt Wedberg of Sierra Mountaineering International will offer tips for gear and trip planning, as well as show some visuals of the various approaches and offer tips on how to climb the mountain even if you didn’t make it [...]

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Mount Whitney Prepwork

February 3, 2009

If you’re even beginning to think about attempting to climb Mount Whitney — the tallest peak in the Lower 48 — you may want to take some time out to head to one of Adventure 16′s free clinics this week. Not only is there a ton of prep work you should be doing before you [...]

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