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January 31, 2006

Triple Crown Final Results

January 7th dawned cold and perfectly sunny in Chattanooga for the Triple Crown Finale - and amazing conditions unfolded at Little Rock City by mid-day that allowed for one of the best weather days of the season.

Was it the weather that provided all of the inspired bouldering, or was it some kind of strange "Kharmic" mix of motivated friends that produced "career days" for so many? Who knows-but one thing's for sure; fantastic scores were the norm, and the day felt more like a massive "session" than a competition.

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Posted by Mark McKnight at 4:43 PM

January 20, 2006

2006 Chaco Sandals in Stock!

We're psyched to announce that the new 2006 Chaco sandals arrived yesterday and are available for purchase right now. We still have more on the way, but a good number are available immediately.

Highlights of this year's line are the new ZX/1 and ZX/2 Performance Sandals, featuring two narrow straps rather than one wider strap, allowing the sandal to more accurately conform to the curvatures of your feet. The security of the toe loop, combined with the contoured Z-style footbed, provides unmatched performance and security making these sandals ideal for use in conditions that demand an extra measure of forefoot stability. Inspired by Chaco's classic basket weave, the ZX/1 and ZX/2 are attractive additions to their Performance line. Long the gold standard with river guides and outdoor professionals, Chaco's Performance line continues to transform first-time wearers into lifetime believers with durability, BioCentric" comfort and incomparable fit.

Chaco raises the bar again this year with the introduction of dramatically lighter polyurethane midsoles and two new performance outsoles. To create the new Uniweep sole, Chaco combined the most intelligent features from their previous Colorado and Terreno soles. With Vibram� durability, the Unaweep outsole is a great combination of slip resistance, traction and light weight. The lug pattern and spacing makes this sole virtually self-cleaning.

Be sure to read the Performance Sandal adjustment guide in order to properly fit your new sandals.

Click here to shop our Chaco store now.

Chaco sandals are approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association.

Posted by Mark McKnight at 10:17 AM

January 17, 2006

New Gregory Packs Added

We recently added some new 2006 Gregory Packs to the site. Among the newcomers are:

The Baltoro: Designed for the backcountry adventurer seeking multiple pockets and zip-thru access points, the Gregory Baltoro, part of Gregory's Escape Series, satiates with 4300 cubic inches of highly organized backpack.

The exclusive response-suspension technology of the Baltoro automatically delivers a custom fit and compression stiffening panels stabilize the load. Buy Now.

The Deva 60 is Gregory's bestselling pack: redesigned and face-lifted for 2006. Updates include new response suspension, increased capacity, front pocket and redesigned side pockets. Features Gregory's precurved, women's-specific 3D harness.

This new dual density precurved harness and waistbelt is designed to �wrap� around your body's contours without wrinkling, eliminating abrasions and blisters. Hypalon weight transfer panels help distribute weight across the entire padding surface. Buy Now.

The Palisade: Past recipient of Outside magazine�s Best Value Rating, the Palisade Backpack by Gregory is a classic long trail pack that offers incredible capacity and load-carrying comfort at an amazing price.

The Palisade is a part of Gregory's Adventure Series, ideal for trips 5 days or longer. This year Gregory has complimented the top- and bottom entry points with a zip-through front pocket that provides additional access to the main pack body. Buy Now.

We also have a few other new packs and a couple messenger bags in our Gregory Store.

Posted by Mark McKnight at 4:35 PM

January 11, 2006

Free Capilene Socks w/ any Patagonia Jacket

Just look for this graphic on any Patagonia Jacket we sell, and while supplies last you will get a free pair of LW Hiking Crew Socks, courtesy of Patagonia and RockCreek.com.

Shop our Patagonia store now.

Posted by Mark McKnight at 10:12 AM

January 5, 2006

Save up to 60% at our Winter Clearance + All Kayaks on Sale

For one week only, we have all kayaks in stock on sale. Save up to 25% and gear up for the spring paddling season. We also have our Winter Clearance sale running now, with deep discounts up to 60% off retail. We add new sale items every days, so be sure to check back often.