Dear Friends,
The Paddle to Seattle Film is in the final phase of post-production. We are rolling out free sample screenings of the film to get your comments. Your notes will ultimately refine our final project.
Visit the link below to learn about the first screening March 3, at the University of Minnesota Duluth:
http://www.dudesonmedia.com/SCREENINGS.html
Thank you and enjoy a wonderful weekend.
Our best,
J.J. Kelley and Josh Thomas
Adventure Filmmakers
Dudes on Media
Sunday, March 8, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Fabrizio Zangrilli: AAO Ambassador reviews Marmot!
I have a pretty good first 10 days of being back in Colorado, managing to get out 6 days, mostly for ice/mixed climbing but also a short day of sunny rock. I am hoping to spend a few days out in RMNP between now and the beginning of next week so will be even happier. Still only $88.00 to my name but happy. Here are some initial thoughts on some of the product I received. Thanks so much! If you have more product for me to test please let me know. I hope that you find the brief reports below helpful, if you have specific areas of interest in the product please let me know.
Genesis Jacket:
The first thing I would like to say is where are the Genesis Pants? I am loving the Genesis Jacket. I have spent a total of 6 hours scratching my way up a steep right facing corner trying my best to get marginal gear into a M7 R mixed pitch (read scared - almost to the point of requiring the Genesis Diaper) and have no sign of wear on the jacket. The temps have ranged from 20 - 38 degrees and have just had to add one layer of insulation under it. I climbed in Vail on the Rigid Designator in a virtual shower as the temps were warm last week and stayed totally dry on my upper half, my legs being soaked to the bone through my scree pants. I was so impressed with how water proof it was. The other amazing thing about the jacket is the stretch, it really is dynamic. At first you think the stretch feature of the material is a gimmick - well I did, but it really is noticeable. It makes a big difference over a non dynamic product. Please make the Genesis Pant. It will solve alot of dressing dilemmas for me! So far the jacket has seen an approximate 50hours total amount of use time with walk ins, ice, mixed and rock climbing. I will let you know when some sign of wear and tear occurs.
My one point of critique is the narrowness of the shoulders, I am a bit constricted in it, but could just be my burly shoulders, well, after I get some perhaps.
Alpinist glove:
I really like the concept of the glove, the primaloft/softshell combo is great. I really like the palm material and the overall dexterity of the glove ( for me the ring finger and pinkie finger lengths are a bit long ). I have included a photo of where rappelling effects my gloves normally and would love to see the "protective layer of fabric on the palm extend over these areas more, if possible. I am not a fan of the liner glove, it feels too thick in the glove, I would prefer a more traditional "fleece" liner, I think it can be a bit thinner and more dexterous. I would be interested to hear what others think about this. I am very, very happy you have put a loop to clip the glove to a harness upside down on the finger, so snow does not get into the glove, love it! I might be having fit issues because I am right in between a medium and a large (perhaps more to a medium) so will find a fleece liner that fits better and get back to you. But I really think the photo showing where I normally burn through gloves while rappelling will help with the protective fabric placement. Great glove so far!
Greenland Jacket:
Amazing super cold weather jacket! Great weight to warmth ratio, awesome fleece lined pockets, amazing hood, great draft sleeve over the zipper, nice look with the "secret" chest pocket. I took the jacket out to Vail to belay a beginner on some mixed climbing - read alot of standing around in the cold, and was so happy to be in the jacket. I think this will be my defacto choice for 6000-7000m peaks and certainly for Denali this would be the jacket I recommend for clients and others for most of the routes! The jacket is a bit bulky (and perhaps delicate) for winter climbs in RMNP or like Birdbrain (Ouray) where I will be in two weeks - where the Ellsworth Jacket would be perfect) to wear while belaying and then following pitches in spindrift.
Spring Glove:
I have done most of my pitches this past ten days in these gloves, they are awesome, again I am having a bit of a fit issue, perhaps being closer to the medium than large, but find them to be perfect one pitch ice climbing gloves for guiding. When the weather warms they are gonna get worn out fast as they will be my top choice for sure.
Amphibian Glove:
These have been my babies. The large fits me perfectly and I love them. I have worn them on all attempts at the Dangler (M7-, trad) and my training laps on Amphibian (Vail, benchmark M9) and other mixed climbs. The only thing I can say about these gloves is to run the padding the length of the finger and you have the best mixed glove on the market - trust me I have used every mixed glove on the market, from designer outdoor brands to plumbing gloves. Love these gloves, please don't plan on seeing them in good condition anytime soon.
Genesis Jacket:
The first thing I would like to say is where are the Genesis Pants? I am loving the Genesis Jacket. I have spent a total of 6 hours scratching my way up a steep right facing corner trying my best to get marginal gear into a M7 R mixed pitch (read scared - almost to the point of requiring the Genesis Diaper) and have no sign of wear on the jacket. The temps have ranged from 20 - 38 degrees and have just had to add one layer of insulation under it. I climbed in Vail on the Rigid Designator in a virtual shower as the temps were warm last week and stayed totally dry on my upper half, my legs being soaked to the bone through my scree pants. I was so impressed with how water proof it was. The other amazing thing about the jacket is the stretch, it really is dynamic. At first you think the stretch feature of the material is a gimmick - well I did, but it really is noticeable. It makes a big difference over a non dynamic product. Please make the Genesis Pant. It will solve alot of dressing dilemmas for me! So far the jacket has seen an approximate 50hours total amount of use time with walk ins, ice, mixed and rock climbing. I will let you know when some sign of wear and tear occurs.
My one point of critique is the narrowness of the shoulders, I am a bit constricted in it, but could just be my burly shoulders, well, after I get some perhaps.
Alpinist glove:
I really like the concept of the glove, the primaloft/softshell combo is great. I really like the palm material and the overall dexterity of the glove ( for me the ring finger and pinkie finger lengths are a bit long ). I have included a photo of where rappelling effects my gloves normally and would love to see the "protective layer of fabric on the palm extend over these areas more, if possible. I am not a fan of the liner glove, it feels too thick in the glove, I would prefer a more traditional "fleece" liner, I think it can be a bit thinner and more dexterous. I would be interested to hear what others think about this. I am very, very happy you have put a loop to clip the glove to a harness upside down on the finger, so snow does not get into the glove, love it! I might be having fit issues because I am right in between a medium and a large (perhaps more to a medium) so will find a fleece liner that fits better and get back to you. But I really think the photo showing where I normally burn through gloves while rappelling will help with the protective fabric placement. Great glove so far!
Greenland Jacket:
Amazing super cold weather jacket! Great weight to warmth ratio, awesome fleece lined pockets, amazing hood, great draft sleeve over the zipper, nice look with the "secret" chest pocket. I took the jacket out to Vail to belay a beginner on some mixed climbing - read alot of standing around in the cold, and was so happy to be in the jacket. I think this will be my defacto choice for 6000-7000m peaks and certainly for Denali this would be the jacket I recommend for clients and others for most of the routes! The jacket is a bit bulky (and perhaps delicate) for winter climbs in RMNP or like Birdbrain (Ouray) where I will be in two weeks - where the Ellsworth Jacket would be perfect) to wear while belaying and then following pitches in spindrift.
Spring Glove:
I have done most of my pitches this past ten days in these gloves, they are awesome, again I am having a bit of a fit issue, perhaps being closer to the medium than large, but find them to be perfect one pitch ice climbing gloves for guiding. When the weather warms they are gonna get worn out fast as they will be my top choice for sure.
Amphibian Glove:
These have been my babies. The large fits me perfectly and I love them. I have worn them on all attempts at the Dangler (M7-, trad) and my training laps on Amphibian (Vail, benchmark M9) and other mixed climbs. The only thing I can say about these gloves is to run the padding the length of the finger and you have the best mixed glove on the market - trust me I have used every mixed glove on the market, from designer outdoor brands to plumbing gloves. Love these gloves, please don't plan on seeing them in good condition anytime soon.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Road Report: Jon at the Birkie!
Perhaps my second favorite event in the month of February, the Birkie. It’s 54K if hills, rolling terrain, one flat lake just before the end, and a main street finish in a little northern Wisconsin town called Hayward. I have skied the Birkie twice now and the Korte once, all classic, and all fun. The 54K classic trail has a lot of hills in the first half of the race following a north/south trending Moraine located between Cable and Hayward. The second half, from county OO to the finish has more downhill sections and flat sections of the trail, to make up some time if needed.The day started out great, little wind, a temp hovering around 10 (if I remember correctly) at the starting line and a little new snow the night before. My wax was spot on for the conditions I experienced on the trail for starting in wave 6. I was fast on the downhills, catching up to a lot of people that were beating me on the uphills. I love going fast downhill! This year though, it was a tough race for me. I almost quit around 30K with both quads almost fully cramping up on me…no fun. So, I slowed down a bit and rubbed out my muscles as best as I could. I got some more food and drink in me and in another 6 K my quads finally worked out and I was able to finish what I started in just over 6 hours. My goal was to finish with a time under 6 hours, so that will have to wait until next year. Cant wait for Feb 2010! ~Jon Jugenheimer, AAO rep
Jon Jugenheimer reviews Point 6 socks!
Point 6 socks ski the Birkebeiner!
I just finished the 54K classic race on Saturday and I used a brand new pair of Point 6 socks. I wore a pair of Active lights and they worked beyond expectations! My feet were never cold for the entire race (something that has happened before) with a starting temp around 10F. They wicked moisture away from my feet throughout the entire day, and felt great with the full wool contact all the way around my feet . My feet never developed a single blister or a hot spot, and there was plenty of cushioning all around my feet for added comfort. I would have to say, these socks kick butt and I will definitely be using these socks again for events of this caliber!
I just finished the 54K classic race on Saturday and I used a brand new pair of Point 6 socks. I wore a pair of Active lights and they worked beyond expectations! My feet were never cold for the entire race (something that has happened before) with a starting temp around 10F. They wicked moisture away from my feet throughout the entire day, and felt great with the full wool contact all the way around my feet . My feet never developed a single blister or a hot spot, and there was plenty of cushioning all around my feet for added comfort. I would have to say, these socks kick butt and I will definitely be using these socks again for events of this caliber!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
SOLE footbeds in action!
Great Instructional story on how SOLE footbeds work, check it out!
DIY - Sole Footbeds and Scarpa Summer Mountaineering Boots http://www.wildsnow.com/695/diy-footbeds-and-scarpa-summer-mountain...
DIY - Sole Footbeds and Scarpa Summer Mountaineering Boots http://www.wildsnow.com/695/diy-footbeds-and-scarpa-summer-mountain...
Monday, January 12, 2009
Marmot and AXE study abroad program!!
We are participating in a rather unique promotion with the AXE brand(http://www.unilever.com/brands/personalcarebrands/Axe.aspx). It is a great opportunity and a fun new promotion, click on the link to learn more!
Friday, November 28, 2008
Featured Sole Dealer: Morgan Shoes in Madison, WI!
Below is a great review of the service that Morgan Shoes offered a customer recently. Congrats on the great review, guys!
"Just a follow-up to our phone conversation a few minutes ago.
My name is Al Krause and I called with a question about the different models of footbeds that you market. As part of our conversation you asked about my satisfaction with the product. I gave a description of my introduction to the Yoursole product line. I _didn’t_ do a very good job of describing the store where I heard about your product.
The store is located in Madison, Wisconsin in an ‘upscale’ shopping center named “Hilldale.” Although it is actually one store, they do operate under three different names and three different entrances – New Balance Madison, Morgan Shoes, and Stride Rite. They have a website - www.morganshoes.com. The name of the young man who told me about your product line was Cody Seibel. /(I believe he is the corporate trainer when not on the floor selling shoes.)/ Anyway, these folks know their business. They have five+ Board Certified Pedorthists on staff which can be seen for doctor referred problems or severe foot problems. Pretty thorough operation for a shoe store in this day and age.
As I stated on the phone, I am fully satisfied with your poroduct and look forward to purchasing more items in the future.
Thanks,
Al Krause"
"Just a follow-up to our phone conversation a few minutes ago.
My name is Al Krause and I called with a question about the different models of footbeds that you market. As part of our conversation you asked about my satisfaction with the product. I gave a description of my introduction to the Yoursole product line. I _didn’t_ do a very good job of describing the store where I heard about your product.
The store is located in Madison, Wisconsin in an ‘upscale’ shopping center named “Hilldale.” Although it is actually one store, they do operate under three different names and three different entrances – New Balance Madison, Morgan Shoes, and Stride Rite. They have a website - www.morganshoes.com. The name of the young man who told me about your product line was Cody Seibel. /(I believe he is the corporate trainer when not on the floor selling shoes.)/ Anyway, these folks know their business. They have five+ Board Certified Pedorthists on staff which can be seen for doctor referred problems or severe foot problems. Pretty thorough operation for a shoe store in this day and age.
As I stated on the phone, I am fully satisfied with your poroduct and look forward to purchasing more items in the future.
Thanks,
Al Krause"
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