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Merrell has developed a superb range of highly innovative footwear for women which incorporates state-of-the-art technologies for Spring/Summer 2008. The brand believes in continuously expanding the outdoor journey of discovery and freedom and this is the backbone mantra for all the models in this exciting design driven summer collection. Merrell strives to inspire the outdoor athlete in all women and encourage them to get outside at every opportunity! read more »

The contract has been signed! At the headquarters of the European Outdoor Group (EOG) in Seon, Switzerland, both partners - EOG and Messe Friedrichshafen - jointly put to paper the future of OutDoor for another five years. According to this agreement, the European trade show will be held in Friedrichshafen at least until the year 2013. During a secret ballot in January, 2008, the majority of the 47 EOG members voted in favour of the venue at Friedrichshafen. read more »

America Outdoors offers some essential issues to inquire about when considering your adventure vacation with an outfitter. read more »

Seven marathons, seven days, seven continents
Pushing boundaries, living dreams

The North Face® has announced its backing for one blind man’s global vision to prove that sight loss is no barrier to human achievement. Dave Heeley is pushing boundaries and living his dream of running Seven Magnificent Marathons – seven marathons, on seven continents, in seven days. The extraordinary challenge aims to raise awareness of visual impairment around the globe whilst at the same time raise funds for The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. read more »

Champagne corks were popping and the entire trade show team in Friedrichshafen breathed an extremely happy sigh of relief when the news broke that OutDoor will continue to be held on the shores of Lake Constance. “Now we can carry on with the OutDoor success story,” said the overjoyed Messe Friedrichshafen CEO, Klaus Wellmann, after the European Outdoor Group (EOG) announced its decision in Munich on Wednesday. read more »

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High Country Outfitters will be sponsoring the 2008 Boat Rock "Float the Boat" bouldering competition on Saturday, January 12.

High Country Outfitters, in cooperation with the Southeast Climbers Coalition, presents the 2008 Boat Rock "Float the Boat" Bouldering Competition. The competition starts at 10:00 on the morning of January 12th. All proceeds go to support this unique boulder field southwest of Atlanta. read more »

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In December 2006, 33 year old Hannah McKeand set a new World Record of 39 days, 9 hours and 33 minutes for the solo and unsupported journey from the coast of Antarctica to the South Pole. Now she is preparing to take on the ultimate endurance event – a solo and unsupported trek to the geographical North Pole. If successful she will become only the second person ever, and the first woman to have completed such an awesome undertaking. read more »

The North Face®, the world’s premier supplier of authentic, innovative and technically advanced outdoor apparel, equipment and footwear, announced on 20th December 2007 that sponsored mountaineer, Simone Moro, will soon attempt the first ever wintertime climb of Broad Peak also called K3—an 8,047-meter peak in the Karakorum range of Northern Pakistan. On December 30, the Bergamo, Italy-based Moro will leave 2007 behind, ringing in the new year by departing for his eleven-week expedition to Broad Peak. The expedition is exceptional for multiple reasons. read more »

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Justine Curgenven, film maker, extreme sea kayaker and sponsored The North Face athlete, is preparing to embark on the challenge of her career – the 1,700 mile circumnavigation of the remote and relentless seas around South Island, New Zealand. Not only this, but if she succeeds, she will be one of only four people ever to have continuously circumnavigated the island, and the first woman. read more »

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