Raw Notes From the Field - Seattle
- snoqualmie valley, washington, 30s and 40s, rain
- visited hilleberg the tent maker-super nice people who were very generous with both their time and knowledge. world class products. real craftsmanship. you know you are meeting with good folks when you are greeted at the door by a very large dog named "boomer"
- visited beyond clothing-a great story of a gear head with an idea, initiative, and drive. precisely the kind of outfit I like to see succeed. "mass customization"
- visited the feathered friends store in downtown seattle-i have never seen so much great gear in one retail shop. id'd the north face xtc zip top, arcteryx sk pant, la sportiva spantik and nuptse boots
- visited the rei flagship store in downtown seattle-a fan saw the "HARDCORE OUTDOOR" on my hat and came right up to me, introduced himself and told me how much he enjoyed reading my stuff. my teenage daughter was mortified but maybe a little impressed too I think
- visited the patagonia store-id'd the merino 2 zip neck, all time shell, synchilla snap t pullover
- introduced to klattermusen of sweden and re-introduced to bergans of norway-these are people that know a little something about living, working and playing in bad, no, severe weather
- learned that rab purchased integral designs. not sure if that is bad or good yet
- learned a lot more about the mechanics of gore-tex, eVent and other membranes and laminates like dermizax and cutan stretch
- hanwag cheyenne gtx boots continue to perform very well in wet conditions
- learned again that i need to be careful what I share, how much i share and with whom i share it. most people have no concept of team. the phrase imitation is the sincerest form of flattery might be true but it doesn't soothe the burn
- finally got to watch "Alone In The Wilderness" from start to finish. this is the story of dick pronnecke who moved to remote alaska in 1968 and spent the next 31 years living off the land in a cabin he built by hand. the documentary consists of his journal entries and homemade film. very telling look backwards
- fantastic trip. i met some great people, learned a lot, found some promising new gear and played in beautiful country and bad weather, loved it. best of all, got to spend some quality time with the wife unit. 22 years and still ass over tea kettle in love
- travel tip-a pair of disposable foam earplugs on a crowed plane can turn a nightmare trip into a chance to get through your entire nightstand reading stack
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