The North Face Speaker Series

Conrad Anker and Jimmy Chin, two inspiring The North Face athletes will be coming to Breckenridge this fall as part of The North Face Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series. We will be sponsoring a meet and greet VIP party at our store, The North Face Breckenridge at 322 S. Main Street, on October 24, 2009 at 5:30 pm. Here you will get a chance to talk with both athletes and we hope that locals and visitors take advantage of this unique opportunity. At 7:00 pm, walk over to The Riverwalk Center here in Breck for Mt. Meru-"The Center of the Universe": Teamwork & Tenacity in the Himalaya, presented by Jimmy Chin and Conrad Anker. Take a peak into the minds and souls of these two incredible mountaineers as they are pushed to the limit to survive the hardest climbs of their careers.

We recommend reserving your tickets in advance, as this is sure to be a sold-out event. Just go to The North Face Speaker Series page to save yourself a spot for the evening. The VIP Reception and Preferred Seat package is the best value. This $20 ticket gives you the chance to meet with Jimmy and Conrad at our store here in Breck, 25% off on a $100 purchase at The North Face Breckenridge at 322 S. Main, and the best seats in the house for the main event.



Be sure to keep posted for athlete bios and more details about this event!

Cool Temps

I wasn't ready for it. This week I opened the season's first box of winter gear. I immediately took stock of what was happening around me, and all the tell tale signs of summer in the mountains were still in effect. The Aspen trees are still green, the wildflowers are out in abundance and the back decks of every bar in Breck are still packed at sun down. I am not ready to hang up the bicycles for the summer. The thought of hiking in snow sent a chill down my spine. Why was The North Face trying to shove winter into our already-too-short summer? I was quite offended and begrudgingly began the task of unpacking and organizing all the new product.
I opened boxes containing radically redesigned down jackets, clothing containing new carbon from bamboo technology, merino wool products that looked warm and comfy while just hanging on the rack. They unleashed waterproof/windproof soft shell jackets that stretch like yoga masters and of course the army of old stand byes that I was strangely glad to see again.
Once it was all unpacked I did what any self-respecting shop employee would do. I tried everything on. I tested out new combinations of outerwear and insulating layers. I tested the fit and movement of all the new pieces and before I knew it I was grinning ear to ear. I went home, put in my favorite Warren Miller flick and wondered "Is it winter yet?!?"

Thanks and don't forget www.breckgear.com. We will have all that product for you soon!

Jasper the Dog.

Breck 150

Need an excuse to get out of the heat and spend some time enjoying beautiful mountain vistas?

Say no more.

Breckenridge is celebrating its 150th birthday this coming weekend and you are invited. The weekend is packed with family friendly activities to entertain you on top of the world class hiking, mountain biking, camping, fishing and just plain relaxing it already offers. There will be scavenger hunts, live music and of course Birthday Cake. For a full list of events check out http://www.breck150.com/.

Come be a part of this wonderful history!

-Jasper The Dog
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