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Via YouTube 5/18/2013 9:03:31 PM

Livin' Tiny: A Quest for Powder Where would you go if your house were portable? Would you spend each night in a new spot? Stay camped in a discovered utopia forever? Or would you leave life as a vagabond to the experts? The Outdoor Research Sidecountry skiers and snowboarders had to answer that question last year while traveling with their 112-square-foot tiny house in search of the ski bum's dream—the perfect ski area parking lot. Where would the snow accumulate and who would welcome the tiny house with open arms? Colorado, Utah, Washington, Wyoming and British Columbia were just a few of their stops. Truck fires, avalanches, overnight drives and snowy roads were just a few of their roadblocks, but the tiny house persisted into the unforgiving depths of winter and reached ultimate summits. With new friends, unforgettable powder days and warm, cozy evenings by the tiny house fire, the crew will undoubtedly never forget their expedition. Even though they were livin' tiny, it was an adventure of epic proportions. We invite you to experience their transportable abode through Sam Giffin's Livin' Tiny, an honest documentation of the epic road trip and plan your next great adventure, however tiny or large. Starring: Molly Baker Zack Giffin Neil Provo Sam Giffin Andrew Walbon Directed and Edited by: Sam Giffin Director of Photography: Andrew Walbon Principal Cinematography: Sam Giffin Andrew Walbon Elliot Trout Cameron Currier Neil Provo Animation: Earthstar Smith Music: Whiskey Blanket, Jonathan Arias, The Lady Crooners, Ghost Town, Justin Marchacos, Bentgrass http://www.outdoorresearch.com/

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Via YouTube 5/18/2013 9:49:44 AM

Tiny House Tour: Episode 4 There is the discovery, when your eyes catch the first glimpse of a pillow line. Your mind quickly assesses the fun factor, believing how easy it will be to effortlessly drop from one marshmallow cloud to the next. Why wouldn't you ski these pillows? You start hiking. At the top, the world looks a bit different. Disorientation follows, as you realize you have no idea where those inviting little puffs actually live. They seem to have crept away leaving you standing with only a visual of the flat snow at the bottom. But you decide to drop in because you've got a feeling that this is something you can do, something that you'll love. You trust the pillows and your ability to make just enough contact with your skis that it counts, but not enough to stop the momentum in the graceful pillow line pseudo fall. The moment when you point your skis downwards a flash image of the line appears in your mind. One pseudo-turn. Oooh, nice snow—this is going to be memorable. Then, maybe a jolt or two? A face shot mid-line? A flat landing at the bottom? And then it's over. You can't recall every detail of the line. Maybe you can't remember any at all. But the dream state is still with you. Just as it should be, because skiing isn't about overanalyzing. Once you've decided to ski a pillow line, it's see it, feel it, and go.

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Via YouTube 5/17/2013 10:21:58 AM

For more than a decade, Outdoor Research Athlete Ambassador Beth Rodden proved that women could climb just as hard—if not harder—than men. She was the youngest woman to ever climb 5.14, climbing To Bolt or Not to Be (5.14a, 8b+) at Oregon's Smith Rock in 1998. She went on to co-establish the first free ascent of Lurking Fear (5.10 A3) on Yosemite's El Capitan in 2000, establish the first free ascent of Smith Rock's The Optimist (5.14b) in 2005, and redpoint Yosemite's Meltdown (proposed 5.14c) in 2008. At a proposed grade of 5.14c, Meltdown is considered the hardest climb in Yosemite and the hardest trad pitch in the United States. Beth's ascent of Meltdown was the most difficult ascent of any route by an American woman, and it remains the hardest trad route ascent established by a woman anywhere. In June of 2009, Beth tore the labrum in her right shoulder while bouldering in Yosemite and subsequently reinjured the shoulder twice. For this elite climber, it was the most serious in a series of untimely and debilitating injuries including a broken ankle and a torn collateral ligament in both index fingers. In the end, Beth decided her best bet for a full recovery was surgery to repair the tear. Forced to dial back the intensity and difficulty of her climbing as she heals, Beth says the time recovering from her injuries and subsequent surgery has allowed her to reconnect with the basic joys of rock climbing that first drew her to the sport. Says Beth, "Climbing outside with friends in some of the most beautiful places I can image—This is all I need." "But I have to admit," she continues, "I definitely think about some of my unfinished projects." At Outdoor Research, where Beth is now working with our design team to produce world-class rock climbing apparel and gear, we're all wishing her a quick return to the elite level she pioneered. And if we know Beth like we think we do, we're sure she'll get there soon. Watch "Climbing Back" to see Beth tackling her long road to recovery. Outdoor Research http://www.outdoorresearch.com Check out Beth's favorite Outdoor Research rock climbing apparel and gear: Women's Ferrosi Hoody http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-ferrosi-hoody.html Men's Ferrosi Hoody http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-ferrosi-hoody.html Women's AirBrake Gloves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/women-s-airbrake-glovestm.html Men's AirBrake Gloves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/men-s-airbrake-glovestm.html Women's Echo Tee http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-echo-s-s-tee.html Men's Echo Tee http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-echo-tee-32318.html Women's Whirlwind Hoody http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-whirlwind-hoody.html Men's Whirlwind Hoody http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-whirlwind-hoody.html Women's Wallflower Pants http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-wallflower-pants.html Men's Runout Pants http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-runout-pants.html

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Via YouTube 5/16/2013 5:24:58 PM

See what it's like to drop in on a Haines, AK line from the point of view of Outdoor Research Sidecountry Skiing Ambassador Zack Giffin.

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Via YouTube 5/14/2013 9:38:42 PM

Everyone wants to be the all-sacrificing powder hound, vagabonding from storm to storm, with no possessions, a bank devoid of money, but full of powder turns. In some places, we know true ski bums. People who don't have cars, jobs, friends on powder days, or houses (or at least houses that don't live in trees). We know Ben Price. A true specimen, and maybe one of the last of his kind, Ben lives deep, deep in the Cascade Mountains, living out of his tree house, a map of the peaks engrained in his mind, and more of a dedication to making turns and finding adventure than anyone you'll meet in the mountains these days. And he does it because of one reason...wait for it...because he wants to. Before the days of the glory and fame of the vibrant, mowhaked professional skier of the 90's to the energy drinking XGames youth of today, there were local heroes, people who skied because of the freedom and counter-culture found in the mountains. There was some risk involved in this—giving up everything to find solace in the powder. Comforts were gone, but enlightenment was found by the skiers living in the parking lot on the periphery of what was normal. As a snow loving community we've come full circle and today we're all looking for that kind of hero. We need to draw inspiration from something unfamiliar, someone not constructed in the minds of a marketing team, but from a genuine icon—a legendary ski bum. We're looking for Ben Price. We found him in Washington this December and parked our tiny house in his kingdom, following this splitboarding cowboy to the last frontier. Unexplored mountains and unknown pillow lines were found. And we also discovered that in the world of ski bums there's everyone else and then there's Ben Price (a true snow loving freak who would hate us if he knew we put him on the Internet).

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Via YouTube 5/14/2013 9:04:15 AM

At a rating of M12, Musashi is one of the hardest mixed routes in Canada. Ten years ago, Outdoor Research Athlete Ambassador and ACMG Alpine Guide Sarah Hueniken saw a video of the route being climbed by renowned climbers Will Gadd and Ben Firth. This April, she ventured into Alberta's Cineplex Cave and climbed it herself, becoming the first North American woman to successfully climb M12. Watch a section of Sarah's successful ascent of Musashi in this teaser for "Everyday", a new film from AliasCinema, coming soon. Read an account of the climb in her own words, here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/blog/stories/the-first-north-american-woman-to-climb-m12 And check out some of her favorite ice and mixed climbing apparel and gear here: Women's Havoc Jacket -- http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-havoc-jacket.html Men's Havoc Jacket -- http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-havoc-jacket.html Mixalot Gloves -- http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mixalot-gloves.html Women's Centrifuge Jacket -- http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-centrifuge-jacket.html Men's Centrifuge Jacket - http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-centrifuge-jacket.html

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Via YouTube 5/7/2013 4:58:20 PM

What's in a name? For us, it's a reminder of the inspiration we draw from being out here. Inspiration fueled by the constant search for adventure. Our mission is to provide innovation and inspiration for the relentless adventurer. Innovation driven by our need for simplicity, elegance and performance. Our philosophy comes from the understanding that we are transformed by our endeavors, molded by our passions, and shaped by our successes and our failures. Because for us, the journey is never over. Outdoor Research. Designed by Adventure. http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/ Producer: Josh Murphy Director: Josh Murphy Editor: Rod Blackhurst DP: TJ Helmuth Score: Ryan Perez-Daple "Summit" Colorist: Baco Bryles Additional Camera: - Clif Traiman - Lincoln Else - Josh Murphy - Sam Giffin - Andrew Burr - Fitz Cahall - Brett Lowell Camera: - RED Epic - RED Scarlet - Canon 5d Mark III - Canon 5d Mark II

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Via YouTube 5/7/2013 1:55:16 PM

See the Men's Whirlwind Hoody here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-whirlwind-hoody.html See the Women's Whirlwind Hoody here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-whirlwind-hoody.html Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody™: Even on warmer days, a cold alpine wind can chill you to the core. The lightweight and breathable Outdoor Research Whirlwind Hoody™ shields you from gusts while you're climbing high on the ridge of a 14er or eight pitches up the Diamond. The comfortable but tightly woven fabric feels as soft as a knit and stretches with you as you move in the mountains, so you can pull on this wind-resistant and water-resistant soft shell as you're leaving the parking lot, and you won't want to take it off until you're reaching for a cold one at the end of the day.

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Via YouTube 5/3/2013 9:48:10 PM

"It's out there. Somewhere between our mind and our physical form, it's out there..." Seattle is surrounded by water. Sometimes too much. But Outdoor Research employee and passionate paddler Nathan J. took advantage of our recent heavy rains to finally run a dream drop not far from our Seattle offices. After years of waiting, the conditions were perfect, so Nathan grabbed his whitewater kayak and at last completed his lifelong mission.

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Via YouTube 5/2/2013 11:10:47 PM

Every moment in the mountains lends an opportunity to learn. A lifetime education awaits those willing to explore, watch, and listen. And sometimes we meet purveyors of the knowledge, people who have made it their intention to understand the intricacies of the snow, and share what they've learned about the many varieties of a snowflake. These snow aficionados are our greatest educators, devoted to dissecting the element that brings skiers life and death simultaneously. The tiny house arrived in Utah at the beginning of a storm cycle that would invigorate the mountain community with pow turns, while burying a weak layer in the snowpack that would require trepidation in the backcountry. In the two weeks the tiny house lived in Utah, many slides were seen and experienced by skiers and snowboarders across the Wasatch. Instead of playing our usual roles in this act, we became the audience and learned from a friend of the Utah Avalanche Center, Trent Meisenheimer, a passionate snow safety ambassador who grew up at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon. Following Trent and his father Bruce (a man who should be put in the Ski-Loving Father Hall of Fame) into the special ski stashes of the Cottonwoods (yes, they still exist), we investigated our own capacity to learn and re-learn what we already thought we knew. You're never too experienced in the backcountry. And there is always something new to digest. "Education is the process of living, not preparation for the future."

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Via YouTube 5/1/2013 5:00:11 PM

If you're not careful, long days outside hiking, paddling or climbing can leave your skin damaged and burned. To keep you protected from damaging ultraviolet rays, Outdoor Research offers a full line of sun hats, and UV Protective shirts and pants designed to keep you protected from the sun. See some of our Sun Protection products below: SHIRTS Men's Wayward Shirt http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/mens-wayward-l-s-shirt.html Men's Termini Shirt http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/mens-termini-shirt.html Men's Echo Duo Tee http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/mens-echo-duo-tee-1.html Women's Torque Tee http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/womens-l-s-torque-tee.html Women's Echo Hoody http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/womens-echo-hoody.html HATS Helios Sun Hat http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/helios-sun-hat.html Sombriolet Sun Hat http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/sombriolet-sun-hat.html Oasis Sombrero http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/womens-oasis-sombrero.html Swift Cap http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/swift-cap.html Sun Runner Cap http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/sun-runner-cap.html PANTS Men's Equinox Convert Pants http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/pants/mens-equinox-convert-pants.html Women's Solitaire Convert Pants http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/pants/womens-solitaire-convert-pants.html Men's Treadway Pants http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/pants/mens-treadway-pants.html Women's Treadway Pants http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/pants/womens-treadway-pants.html GLOVES Sentinel Sun Sleeves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/sentinel-sun-sleeves.html Chroma Sun Gloves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/chroma-sun-gloves.html Spectrum Sun Sleeves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/spectrum-sun-sleeves.html Spectrum Sun Gloves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/spectrum-sun-gloves.html

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Via YouTube 4/26/2013 10:28:50 PM

There's a place inside all of us, a space we try to find when the world is closing in. At Outdoor Research, we built a company from a feeling: the urge to get out. It's what drives us. We love coming to work every day and inventing ever better solutions to what nature throws our way. But we're more than just the gear we build. We're part of a community of friends whose lives are connected by our common need to be outside. Our tribe is devoted to exploring our outdoor passions and challenging ourselves in the mountains, water and deserts of the planet we love so much. In 1981, a brilliant scientist and adventurer named Ron Gregg watched his frostbitten partner get airlifted off a glacier on Denali. He'd spent months planning a new route in the purest style, skiing 100 miles from the road to the base of the climb. Barely halfway to the summit, their trip ended with the failure of a simple pair of gaiters. Stubborn to the end, Ron refused a seat on the helicopter and descended alone for two weeks, pondering what had happened. Somewhere along the way he realized he could both fix the gear problem and devote his life to pursuing his passion for adventure. By the end, he knew one thing for sure: He wasn't going back to his old job. Ron Gregg built Outdoor Research on the idea that life is an adventure, and the best gear makes it more fun. Though he died tragically in an avalanche more than a decade ago, his legacy remains at our core. In our world, it's not about chasing heroes; It's about being on the journey. It's not how often we get out as much as how often we want to be out that makes us who we are. Our goal is to do all we can to expand the tribe of people who share our belief that progress is spiritual and life is unimaginable without the quest. And we want you in it, because we're pretty sure that the bigger our tribe gets, the better off the world will be. Outdoor Research. Designed By Adventure. http://www.outdoorresearch.com/ Producer: Josh Murphy Director: Josh Murphy DP: Josh Murphy Editor: Baco Bryles Score: Tyler Strickland Colorist: Baco Bryles Illustration and Animation- Jeremy Collins Kevin Howdeshell Additional Camera: - TJ Helmuth - Clif Traiman - Lincoln Else - Josh Murphy - Sam Giffin - Andrew Burr - Sam Giffin - Brett Lowell - Charles Lozner Camera: - RED Epic - RED Scarlet - Canon 5d Mark III - Canon 5d Mark II

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Via YouTube 4/25/2013 2:28:44 PM

See the Men's Revolution Gloves here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/mens-revolution-gloves.html See the Women's Revolution Gloves here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/womens-revolution-gloves.html Outdoor Research® Backcountry Skiing and Sidecountry Skiing Ambassador Molly Baker talks about the warm, waterproof Revolution™ skiing and snowboarding gloves. Variable insulation, waterproof/breathable Ventia™ insert and leather palms and fingers make the Revolution Gloves™ warm, durable and one of the best values on the ski hill.

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Via YouTube 4/25/2013 2:28:27 PM

See the Men's Stormbound Jacket here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/jackets/mens-stormbound-jacket.html See the Women's Stormbound Jacket here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/jackets/womens-stormbound-jacket.html Outdoor Research® Backcountry Skiing and Sidecountry Skiing ambassador Molly Baker talks about the warm, waterproof, down-insulated Stormbound™ ski jacket, the warmest jacket in our Sidecountry line. The waterproof and breathable Pertex® outer, cozy down insulation, and taped seams keep out the weather and capture your hard-earned body heat. A helmet-compatible hood, zip-out balaclava, and elastic powder skirt seal out flying snow, and double-sliding pit zips open up to let you vent excess warmth when the sun finally appears.

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Via YouTube 4/25/2013 2:28:12 PM

See the Men's Vanguard Jacket here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/jackets/mens-vanguard-jacket.html See the Women's Vanguard Jacket here: http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/jackets/womens-vanguard-jacket.html Outdoor Research® Skiing Ambassador Zack Giffin talks about the waterproof, breathable Vanguard Jacket™ and Vanguard Pants™. Designed for the Sidecountry skier who needs ultimate protection across the widest range of climates, the GORE-TEX® soft shell fabric of the Vanguard Jacket™ provides warmth and ultimate protection against wind, deep snow and wet storms.

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Via YouTube 4/25/2013 2:19:49 PM

When you're heading into the mountains, more often than not you're going to encounter terrain inhabited by hungry, annoying bugs. To defend against mosquitoes, ticks, black flies and other insects—including those that can carry disease—Outdoor Research makes apparel designed to protect you from bites, some of which is treated with Insect Shield, an effective, odorless and EPA-registered insect repellent. See our bug protection products below: SHIRTS Men's Wayward Sentinel http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/mens-wayward-sentinel-l-s-shirt.html Women's Reflection Sentinel http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/womens-reflection-sentinel-l-s-shirt.html Men's Echo Sentinel http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/mens-echo-sentinel-l-s-crew.html Women's Echo Sentinel http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/shirts/womens-echo-sentinel-l-s-tee.html PANTS Men's Treadway Convert Sentinel http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-treadway-convert-sentinel-pants.html Women's Treadway Convert Sentinel http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-treadway-convert-sentinel-pants.html HATS Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/deluxe-spring-ring-headnet.html Sentinel Deluxe Spring Ring Headnet http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/sentinel-deluxe-spring-ring-headnet.html Bug Bucket http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/bug-bucket.html Bug Net Cap http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/hats/bug-net-cap.html Sentinel Headnet http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/sentinel-headnet.html Sentinel Brim Hat http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/sentinel-brim-hat.html Kids' Sentinel Hat http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/kids-sentinel-hat.html Sentinel Ubertube http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/sentinel-ubertube.html GAITERS Bugout Gaiter http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gaiters/bugout-gaiter.html Kids' Bugout Gaiter http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gaiters/kids-bugout-gaiters.html Bug Bivy http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/bivy-sacks/bug-bivy.html GLOVES Sentinel Sun Sleeves http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/gloves/sentinel-sun-sleeves.html

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Via YouTube 4/19/2013 1:18:57 PM

See the Seamseeker and AirBrake Gloves here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/shop-by-sport/rock-climbing/gloves.html Outdoor Research Seamseeker™ and AirBrake™ Gloves: It can take years of painful jamming, smearing and Jumaring to build up the calluses of a veteran climber. And though hands that look and feel like an old baseball mitt can be seen as a badge of honor, sometimes you want to protect your paws on the rock. The SeamSeeker Gloves™ and AirBrake Gloves™ are rock climbing and belaying gloves with durable split-suede overlays, Kevlar stitching and gel pockets on the palm -- to absorb and dissipate heat caused by the friction created during heavy ropework. Vents on the back of the fingertips allow perspiration to escape while maintaining total-hand protection.

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Via YouTube 4/19/2013 1:18:31 PM

See the entire Ferrosi Collection here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/catalogsearch/result/index/?limit=all&q=ferrosi Outdoor Research Ferrosi™ Soft Shell Collection Searching for a do-it-all soft shell for year-round adventures? A favorite of Ambassador Athletes and Outdoor Research staffers, the stretchy, durable Ferrosi™ soft shell Jackets, Pants, Shorts and Hoodies cut the wind, shed light precipitation and allow excess heat to easily escape. Ferrosi apparel is ideal for dawn-to-dusk rock climbing objectives, day hikes and multi-day backpacking trips, and highly aerobic backcountry skiing and snowboarding tours.

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Via YouTube 4/19/2013 1:12:31 PM

See the Men's and Women's Redline Jackets and Shorts here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=redline See the Men's and Women's Torque Shirts here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/catalogsearch/result/?q=torque HighEx™ Collection: High Exertion is more than the pace of your adventures. It's the mindset, the tenacity, the drive that pushes you to move faster and go farther than you ever have before. And when you're working your hardest, you need clothing that works just as hard as you. Lightweight, streamlined and highly-technical, our HighEx™ jackets, shirts, pants, shorts, hats and accessories do just that: wicking, breathing and maximizing your natural athleticism and letting you operate with no restrictions at the highest levels of your ability when trail running, fast packing, peak bagging and more.

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Via YouTube 4/19/2013 1:11:55 PM

See the Men's Foray Jacket here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/mens-foray-jacket-1.html See the Women's Aspire Jacket here, http://www.outdoorresearch.com/en/or-gear/womens-aspire-jacket-1.html Men's Foray Jacket™ and Women's Aspire Jacket™ The lightweight, waterproof, breathable Outdoor Research men's Foray Jacket and women's Aspire Jacket are GORE-TEX® shells with all-season features, and provide solid protection when heavy rain sets in for the long haul. Waterproof and extremely breathable GORE-TEX® fabric shrugs off the wear-and-tear of the trail, while TorsoFlo™ side zippers allow poncho-style ventilation when body heat needs to escape. These backpacking and hiking jackets work as hard as you do, but pack down tight once the weather breaks. Tested by the IFMGA test team and refined in accordance with their feedback, the Outdoor Research Foray Jacket™ and Aspire Jacket™ are ready to repel even the most inhospitable wet weather.

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Via YouTube 4/16/2013 7:39:13 PM

The story of Madaleine Sorkin's 50 foot fall from the Resolution Arete in Red Rocks after her rappel anchor failed. Learn how the Access Fund navigates complicated climbing management policies across different federal land management agencies to advocate for climbers' ability to place and replace fixed anchors.

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Via YouTube 4/15/2013 11:15:36 AM

For 20 years, Jailhouse Rock outside of Sonora, CA was an open secret. The cliff line held some of California's hardest routes. Climbers like Beth Rodden and Alex Honnold cut their teeth there, but access was sensitive. The approach trail ran through private property. While the landowner was supportive of climbing, he also asked that Jailhouse remain a relative secret. No guidebooks. No Internet spray. In 2011, the Access Fund and local climbers negotiated an easement with the landowner that opened a whole new era in Jailhouse climbing.

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Via YouTube 4/12/2013 1:37:18 PM

A group of passionate Southeast climbers step up to protect a perfect collection of gneiss boulders nestled in a North Carolina oak forest. Learn how this group of locals, supported by the Carolina Climbers Coalition and the Access Fund saves Rumbling Bald from development, placing the land in climber friendly hands forever.

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Via YouTube 4/8/2013 8:32:23 PM

All of us have mountains and lines that beckon to us every day, every season, every turn—Giants that loom in the periphery of our memory and thoughts. These monoliths sleep in our wildest dreams. And sometimes they creep slowly, after years of hoping and wanting, into our reality. These lines turn into days of our life that we'll never forget. They trump weddings, graduations, and other celebrations because they represent an achievement that others can't understand unless they spent that day with you, saw you make those turns, and felt what it was like to be in those places. These mountains and lines are officiators of greatness, if only in our own psyche. But they signify greatness that you'll never forget (and may never surpass) because being invited into the wild by a mountain is like heaven's doors opening for your welcome. This December we were called into the living room of one of our favorite peaks, a mansion that stoops over our existence every day we've ever skied in Washington's North Cascades. Each time we've ventured into the threshold of this esteemed range, we've cautiously dusted off our shoes at the door hesitantly asking, "Are you sure?" But the mountain has been a gracious host. Polite and accommodating, serving up everything we'd hoped for as an intimidated guest. On our 15-hour mission in December, the gates opened with an honest certainty. Snow stability and freshness we're expected as we climbed the nearly 7,000 vertical feet to the summit. After skiing that same distance in warm sunlight, but cold crystallized powder, back down to the valley floor, we were only half way done with the mission. We still had to go home. We still had to get back to the tiny house two drainages and another climb away. Our day and night we're not over. Invitations can be just like that. You can't make assumptions based on your R.S.V.P. The party might go on for longer than you'd hoped. And mountains are surprising hosts, often temperamental. But, sometimes they let you slip out the back door, going unnoticed, like the quiet guest who sat in the corner, barely uttering a sound, but soaking in all the glorious sounds, smells, and sights, of people enjoying the time that they are alive.

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Via YouTube 4/1/2013 11:06:45 PM

The Tiny House is back on the road! Outdoor Research Ambassadors Zack Giffin, Molly Baker and Neil Provo are storm chasing once again, heading to wherever the mountains are seeing the most fresh snow. And while they're out there, they're looking to add to our roster of Skiing and Snowboarding Grassroots Athletes. Do you know anyone who'd make a great Outdoor Research Athlete? If so, head to our Facebook page to nominate them. Candidates with the most "Likes" and "Shares" will have a chance to meet and ski or snowboard with the Tiny House crew, and potentially become an OR Athlete.

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