Sales and marketing contractors serving the greater Rocky Mountain region
by Kathryn Tuggle
If you’re looking to get your loved one something other than the traditional flowers and candy this Valentine’s Day, look no further than gifts made right here in the land of the free and the home of the brave.
As the next important addition to their social media program, Mountainsmith is launching their blog entitled Forged For Life. The blog will give consumers a wealth of information about the company. They will be kept up to date on product testing, trip reports and gear recommendations. A behind the scene look at the office will share office antics. Sneak peeks into upcoming new products will appear periodically. This is an interactive site. Viewers can send in their own trip reports, submit product development ideas and win free merchandise. The announcement was made by Jay Getzel, director of sales and marketing for Mountainsmith.
“It is an important next step that we expand our brand’s on-line marketing reach and provide a forum for Mountainsmith outdoor adventure fans to interact with our internal team,” commented Jay. “We’re already very active on Facebook and Twitter and this is the next step. Our goal is to create an engaging dialog between Mountainsmith, the outdoor marketplace and our quickly expanding army of loyal customers. It gives us a place to have a little fun, highlighting the places we go and the gear we play with.”
The name Forged for Life comes from a combination of the company tag line, “Forged in the Rockies,” Mountainsmith’s ReForge™ recycled fabric and the fact that the company makes tough, Rocky Mountain-tested durable products that take users from trail to work to home, or wherever life takes them.
Forged in the Rockies, Mountainsmith’s commitment to innovation began in 1979 and continues to the present with a full line of active lifestyle products. The quality and comfort of all Mountainsmith products—technical backpacks, travel storage systems, luggage, camera bags, pet products and trekking poles as well as the lumbar pack icons—set the standard for the worldwide outdoor marketplace. Mountainsmith manufactures, markets, and distributes an expanding group of products designed to meet the demands of travel on and off the trail, through airports, and anywhere that carrying-comfort is essential. Mountainsmith products are sold worldwide.
Outside Magazine says The Original Stormy Kromer Wool Cap is Perfect! Get yours today!
Mountainsmith.
I picked up one of your dog packs from REI a few nights ago. I had previously tried to take the cheap route and bought a $25 off-brand pack from eBay. On our first trip out our dog Perrin did his usual thing of running ahead about 50 yards to scout the trail and then doubled-back to check on us. At that point he was dragging the cheap pack by one strap because the other 3 had already broken, less than a third of a mile into the hike! At that point I knew I had to pony up and purchase a quality pack.
We field tested the Mountainsmith pack today on the Trabuco Canyon Trail in Orange County, CA, and it passed with flying colors. Perrin is an aggressive trail dog and doesn’t always stay on the path. Your pack had a great snug fit and never waivered or showed signs of shifting throughout all his off trail adventures and flat out trail-sprinting. Great pack!
Regards,
Jeff Nelson
Over the course of a century, the classic Stormy Kromer trapper hat has established itself not only as a reliable winter hat, but a part of American folklore and pop culture as well. The fact that all the hats are still made in Ironwood, Michigan — supporting the local labor force — contributes to its status as a symbol of the American dream, Stormy Kromer CEO Bob Jacquart said.
Mountainsmith’s Trekking Poles made the list….
Trekking poles are something you just might not think to buy for yourself, but wouldn’t it be fun to find them peeking out of your stocking on Christmas morning? These Mountainsmith RHYOLITE Trekking Poles are a really pretty cobalt blue combining great design with practical need. They are adjustable, which makes them very versatile, and they come with removable baskets.
The grips are comfortable, the poles are lightweight aluminum and they are very good looking (the photo does not do them justice at all), and would make a great and unexpected gift.
Check out the rest of the list from GreenWala!
Mountainsmith K-9 Cube Review
December 7, 2011
By Mike Hardaker
THE PITCH: Traveling with your dog and looking for an easy way to carry their food, bowls, toys treats in one easy bad with plenty of room left over, if so you need to invest in the Mountainsmith K-9 Cube for your next vacation. Mountainsmith designs high-level performance backpacks, lumbar packs, travel storage, camera bags. luggage and even incredible K-9 Cube.
THE TEST: Over the past two months I have moved across the country to setup a Mountain Weekly News branch in Washington outside of the Mt Baker Ski Area. Living out of my truck, random hotels and bouncing between new locations in Washington has been a challenge at times, everything was disaster aside from my dogs pack. Our new Mountainsmith K-9 cube could not have come at a better time.
The K-9 cube features zippered sides that fold down creating a nice eating area and drop down food tray with collapsible water and food bowls. I have used the bowls daily for the last 2 months without any issues. The other side comes with a soft Frisbee and room for paper work. Inside the cube is divided in two with a removable food pouch. I was able to fit about 2-3 days of food in the pouch, or 10 days in the entire K-9 Cube (about 40 cups).
THE JURY VERDICT: The K-9 Cube is the best gift you could ever buy a dog lover, would even work for cats to. Everything you could ever need for your furry friend is included in this smart bag from Mountainsmith. With a FREE TWO DAY SHIPPING from Backcountry.com we highly recommend one of these for the holiday season.
RATING: 5.0
Photographer Gregg Bleakney cycles from Alaska to Argentina with just two pairs of ExOfficio Give-N-Go underwear.
Posted by enco9650 on 11/13/11 • Categorized as New Products
Helping the environment is what Mountain Smith is about.
Looking for a camera bag this season that not only holds your precious camera, but also helps the environment? Consider the Endeavor camera bag by Mountainsmith.
Mountainsmith Endeavor camera bag is made from ReForge 100% recycled PET fabric with 840d nylon Ballistic reinforcements and polyester lining. Internal padded laptop compartment for up to a 15.4 screen. Removable padded camera organizer. Back panel sleeve that slides over luggage handle. Removable storm cover. Padded shoulder strap. Front panel organizational pocket. External mesh pocket. Haul handle. Elastic rigging.
Mountainsmith’s camera bags utilize durable materials and proven suspension systems from a company that has 25-plus years of expertise designing packs and travel gear to withstand the rigors of outdoor travel and adventure. Comfortable and protective carrying solutions enable photographers to safely transport and easily access their equipment. Some smaller kits and pouches are uniquely designed to be carried in a variety of positions, including across the body as waist packs, or attached to packs, luggage, and briefcases. Various models throughout the collection include such features as impact-resistant side panels, storm covers, strap tuck-away ports, and rapid-access tripod mounts.
The ever-mounting waste of plastic bottles made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is a pandemic in progress. In 2006, Mountainsmith consequently took a leadership position as the first outdoor company to incorporate recycled post-consumer materials into modern pack design with the introduction of the Recycled Day and Tour lumbar’s. Together with their factory partners, the company developed ReForge, a fabric made from 100% post-consumer PET bottles, whereas, many other manufacturers only use a percentage of recycled PET in their sustainable products. Additional components including zippers, webbing, mesh and buckles have also been innovated upon by Mountainsmith using sustainable manufacturing practices and materials.
MSRP: $140
