Eddie Bauer is celebrating the 2010 Winter Olympics by giving out loads of freebies!
Our Whistler Village store is hosting daily in-store giveaways and our street teams are canvassing the village every Friday through Sunday decked out in First Ascent Silver and Bronze Downlight Sweaters.
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter to get the latest in-store giveaway times and street team locations.
Let the games begin!
First Ascent outfits Peru’s first Winter Olympian, Roberto Carcelen, who will compete in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics in just a couple weeks. He was featured in his Downlight Sweater on Seattle’s King 5 News.
First Ascent Jackets Headline in Media Reviews
Women’s First Ascent Frontpoint Jacket
Reviewed by Active Gear Review
“The First Ascent Frontpoint Jacket is a great all mountain jacket that combines soft and hard shell technology to provide an excellent barrier that can handle the harsh winter elements. The jacket has a nice feminine streamlined fit while also accommodating extra layers, such as a First Ascent Downlight® Sweater. We felt that the Frontpoint Jacket, despite weighting a mere 15.2 oz, can serve as an excellent outer shell for winter pursuits or a great spring/fall companion for high intensity activities in questionable weather. Overall, another nice piece from Eddie Bauer’s First Ascent line!”
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Eddie Bauer Attempts to Go More Hardcore With ‘First Ascent’ Gear
Reviewed by Michael Benanav, Asylum Adventure Correspondent
http://www.asylum.com/2009/12/08/eddie-bauer-attempts-to-go-more-hardcore-with-first-ascent-gea/
“The BC-100 jacket is simple, lightweight and, at $129, the least expensive jacket in their men’s outerwear lineup. Despite looking like the designer chose the color immediately after seeing a performance of Blue Man Group, the build of the jacket is subtle and tight. Seams, zippers, Velcro — all are pro-grade — without being the least bit flashy. The small touches, such as the angle of the cuff-closure tabs and placement of the pockets, were clearly thought out by someone who knows what it’s like to actually wear one of these things in real life.”
First Ascent is a favorite of Backpacker magazine field testers, the BC-100 and Downlight Sweater received rave reviews in the September apparel guide. Testers wore the BC-100 on a 250-mile hike in Maryland, spending 18 days on the trail with rain or sleet on most days. One tester claimed the BC-100 was “critical to us finishing our trip.” The First Ascent Downlight Sweater was voted the best all-around puffy, “nailing the essentials: high draftproof collar, grapefruit-size packability, roomy zipped pockets and light rain resistance – without layering on doodads that add weight or bulk.” Backpacker’s Editor in Chief Jon Dorn added, “Hands down the best-fitting puffy I’ve ever worn. Read More…
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