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As we mentioned last month on the Born Out There blog, Eddie Bauer and First Ascent are sponsoring the Teva Mountain Games, the nation’s largest celebration of mountain sports, lifestyle and music, featuring top professional and amateur athletes from around the world. There are just a couple days left to book your trip to Vail, Colorado. Don’t miss the competitions, clinics taught by First Ascent guides Peter Whittaker and Erik Leidecker, and kayakers Ben Stookesberry, Jesse Coombs and Darin McQuoid, free concerts and more. Read More…
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This post was written by First Ascent Brand Team on June 2, 2010
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RMI has just reported that First Ascent guide Seth Waterfall, Michael Brown, Casey Grom and Scott Jones have returned to Base Camp after a night at Camp II. First Ascent guide Dave Hahn and Leif Whittaker spent the night at Camp IV after summiting, are currently at Camp II, and will arrive at Base Camp tomorrow.
On May 1, Eddie Bauer celebrated its 90th anniversary by cutting the ribbon on its newly constructed archive room. The museum-style opening included guests such as American climbing legend Jim Whittaker and First Ascent guides Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker. The archives showcase the rich history of Eddie Bauer, the man, his passion for the outdoors and the many American expeditions the company outfitted throughout the last 90 years, including last year’s First Ascent Everest Expedition. Read More…
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This post was written by First Ascent Brand Team on May 7, 2010
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If you love mountain sports and music (and we know all First Ascent fans do), then mark your calendar for the Teva Mountain Games in Vail, Colorado June 3-6, 2010. Eddie Bauer is an official partner and will sponsor several sporting events at this year’s games, including the 10K Spring Runoff (presented by Eddie Bauer), the Bud Light Lime Kayak Pro Freestyle (presented by First Ascent), and a pair of First Ascent Stand Up Paddling Surf Cross and Surf Sprint events (presented by C4). First Ascent guides, Erik Leidecker and Peter Whittaker, Read More…
Outside readers entered the Expedition of a Lifetime contest to win a five-day climbing expedition of Mt. Rainier with legendary guides, Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker plus First Ascent gear. Entrants were required to submit a 250-word, adventure resume, a 300-500 word essay describing why they qualify for the expedition of a lifetime, and a five minute video that demonstrated their thirst for adventure.
First Ascent would like to congratulate Sam Pannoni as the winner of the Eddie Bauer Expedition of a Lifetime contest. Outfitted in First Ascent gear, Sam will have the opportunity to make a five day Mt. Rainier Summit Climb with expert guides Ed Viesturs and Peter Whittaker Read More…
First Ascent Guide Peter Whittaker shares his gear tips with Backpacker in their latest issue. From zippers and loops to pockets and pit zips.
Excerpt from Backpacker Magazine, November 2009
• Follow the four-second rule. “There are zillions of zippers out there. Here’s how you choose: If it takes you longer than four seconds to get your jacket zipped, it’s not going to work on the mountain. Try another zipper – or if you’re a consumer in the store, try another jacket.”
• Strip away the doodads. “Most new, whiz-bang features just get in the way. You don’t need a pocket on your forearm when you have a Napoleon pocket. And I have no idea why glove designers insist on putting that webbing loop on the back of the middle finger. I’ve heard it’s so you can hang them to dry, but tell me–who does that at 17,000 feet?” Read More…
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This post was written by First Ascent Brand Team on November 11, 2009
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Jim and Peter Whittaker were in Denver last week to support the launch of First Ascent. They made an appearance on KUSA-TV, the Denver NBC affiliate, to discuss how mountaineering has evolved over the years, from when Jim summited in 1963 to when Peter returned in First Ascent gear in May of 2009.
First Ascent guides Dave Hahn and Peter Whittaker appeared on KUSA-TV, the Denver NBC affiliate, last week. In town to speak with Eddie Bauer customers and media about First Ascent, Dave and Peter highlighted the strengths of developing a line of guide built gear from the ground up.
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This post was written by First Ascent Brand Team on October 29, 2009
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October 21, 2009
First Ascent In-Store Event, 7 p.m.—10 p.m.
Eddie Bauer FlatIron Crossing, CO
Meet First Ascent mountain guides Peter Whittaker, Dave Hahn, Seth Waterfall, Chad Peele and Jake Norton, and a special appearance by mountaineering legend Jim Whittaker, the first American to summit Mount Everest. Refreshments, special discounts, panel discussion and expert advice on First Ascent gear. Plus book signing by Jim Whittaker Read More…
Join First Ascent and Mountainfilm on Tour in Seattle for two great nights of award-winning films and live presentations by some of the world’s most accomplished mountaineers. The program includes a series of short films along with special guests – First Ascent Guide Peter Whittaker on Friday, October 9, and mountaineering legend Jim Whittaker on Saturday, October 10. The presentation begins at 7pm at the Magnuson Park Community Center/Theater in Seattle.
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First Ascent Guide Peter Whittaker shares his gear tips with Backpacker in their latest issue. From zippers and loops to pockets and pit zips.
