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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 »

A new generation of Endurance Running Footwear from The North Face®

From 100-mile ultra-endurance events to a run round your local park, The North Face has engineered running footwear for every challenge and in every condition, helping athletes achieve their goals more quickly and comfortably. read more »

Backpack manufacturer Deuter’s Futura series is set for the future, with new load dividers, a technical look and improved carry system.

The new 2008 Futura series has a clearer structure to it, without any volume overlaps. The daypack with a hemispherical zipper comes in two versions, the Futura 22 and 28. The hiking backpack with lid flap and lid compartment comes in two unisex versions (Futura 26 and 32) plus two SL models (Futura 24 SL and 30 SL). read more »

No longer do athletes stick rigidly to one discipline. Increasingly versatile sportsmen and women are switching from one fast moving activity to another – and expecting their equipment to do the same. Enter two new packs from The North Face which do just that – the Ion 20 and Escalada. read more »

AdventureOut.com is California's leader in outdoor adventure, and is having its annual pre-season booking sale. Sign up for any Adventure Trip, Outdoor Camp or Clinic during January and receive up to 30 percent off. 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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