High Country Christmas Party

Stop by High Country Outfitters on Saturday the 20th for High Country's Christmas Party! We will have food from the Big Green Egg, beverages, and you better believe we'll be having a good time.

And, to help you get in the party spirit, during our party, take 20% off any one item in the store. That's our gift to you.

Party: 12-8pm, High Country Outfitters, Buckhead

New at High Country: UGG Boots

Select UGG Boots are now available at High Country Outfitters! Stop by the shop to try some one today!

Holiday Gift Ideas from High Country

We compiled some lists of our most popular items as well as some staff favorites. If you need some help with your Holiday shopping, this is a great place to start! Get gift ideas for her, for him, under $25, under $50, under $100, or see all of the ideas at HighCountryOutfitters.com.

And, of course, if you need more ideas, just stop by the shop or give us a call!

December 20% Off Coupon

Get 20% Off the selected products with coupon code: DEC-TH. Coupon is good for online sales only. The discount will be taken off during checkout. Coupon expires 12/31/2008. Limited to in-stock quantities only.

20% Off Coupon Sale

We are currently offering 20% off select products with coupon code NOV-TH. The Mountain Hardwear Argon and Cloud Jackets, Patagonia Brushed Polo and Cardigan, and a good selection of prAna are all eligible! Click here to see all the 20% off items.

The discount will be taken off during checkout. Coupon expires 12/1/2008. Limited to in-stock quantities only.

John Bachar Slide Show

If you missed the John Bachar Slideshow we had this past Thursday, you sure did miss a good time. Here are some pictures from the night courtesy of Kelly Bussell.

Make sure to come out for the next one! Here's our event calendar. You can subscribe to the calendar if you also use Google calendar. You can also become a fan of High Country on Facebook to keep up with the latest news and events.

Patagonia Footwear at High Country

We just brought in two shoes from Patagonia: the Honeydew and the Pau. Patagonia strives to make shoes that "keep you on your feet in everyday life yet have as gentle an environmental footprint as anyone yet knows how to leave."

Anyhow, we've got the Honeydew: a flexible, leather walking shoe with stretchy laces for easy on/off, and the Pau: a sturdy, wool-lined leather loafer.

Both are very nice and deserve to at least be tried on.

Check them out here or stop by the shop!

Scapegoat: New at High Country

Scapegoat represents a collaboration of forward-thinking, product people. They are motivated by the art of creation and dedicated to making products that combine style, creativity and function.

Scapegoat garments reflect a unique, modern take on mountain outerwear, urban street style and classic American workwear. They create timeless, durable pieces for those who take notice. In 2008, Scapegoat is pleased to introduce a new women's collection that follows the Scapegoat mantra of technically correct and always appropriate. Featuring flattering silhouettes, fabrics and construction that can only be combined in true Scapegoat fashion.

See Scapegoat at High Country Outfitters.

Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket Coupon

Get 20% Off the Women's Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket with Coupon Code: EPIC ADVENTURE.

The Mountain Hardwear Epic Jacket is a superlight, fully waterproof, and breathable backcountry shell with a Conduit Silk laminate.

Online only, coupon expires 11/15/2008.

Our Norwegian Friends in Peru

A while back, we had some visitors from Norway do some last minute outfitting on their way to Peru.

Well, they emailed us a couple of pictures wearing their Icebreaker:

From the email: "The icebreaker baselayers were a lifesaver in high altitude places like Cuzco."

Check out all Icebreaker clothing here.

We-no-nah Canoes and Current Designs Kayaks Now in Stock

They're back!! High Country once again has We-no-nah Canoes and Current Designs kayaks available! Stop by the shop and take a look at these beautifully crafted boats, then we'll help you get in the model that's right for you!

You can preview the in-store models online here. But the experts at the shop are the ones that can put you in the right boat for your needs.

FREE Metolius Freenut with Scarpa Vision V Shoes

While supplies last, get a FREE Metolius Freenut with every purchase of Scarpa Vision V climbing shoes!

The Vision Vs are designed to meet the highest demands of the modern crag-master. It is a sensitive and flexible shoe with a unique crossover closure that ensures an easy entry and a perfect fit.

The Metolius Freenut Tool helps you retrieve difficult to remove pieces of pro.

Go to the deal now!

Back to School Daypack Deal

Save 20% on all daypacks with coupon code DAYTRIP. Whether your adventure involves going to school or going to the mountains, get there with the right gear in the right pack.

Coupon Expires 8/31/2008
Coupon Code: DAYTRIP

Shop now!

Teaming Up with the Chattahoochee Nature Center

High Country Outfitters has joined with the Chattahoochee Nature Center to bring you some exciting adventure opportunities. High Country Guides and CNC Naturalists will show you the natural wonders of Georgia from a whole new perspective. Come live the adventure and deepen your appreciation for the natural world with these High Country/Chattahoochee Nature Center joint trips.

Check out the trips here.

2008 Demo Boats and Rental Packs Now on Sale

All of our Jackson Kayak Demo Boats are on sale, as well as our rental packs. Save 20% on both demo boats and rental packs! Stop by the store (3906 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30342) or give us a call (404-814-0999) for details.

Midsummer Sale

We have some great deals on select Arcteryx, Horny Toad, Mountain Hardwear, and Patagonia right now. Shop the sale now!

Wilderness First Aid at Kennesaw

Wilderness First Aid with CPR is a 20-hour course designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to treating sick or injured patients, for individuals working or playing in the outdoors or other remote environments. Course includes certifications in Wilderness First Aid and American Heart Association Heartsaver CPR.

Where: Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA
When: September 26-28
Cost: $205
Contact: www.remotemedical.com, info@remotemedical.com, 800.597.4911

Memorial Day Weekend Paddling Sale

Register to Win Free Horny Toad

We are running a Register to Win contest for the month of May. Just sign up for our newsletter and you are entered! If you have already signed up, you'll see a Horny Toad checkbox in your account. Check that sucker and you are entered! We are giving away one Horny Toad outfit to a random May entry (that's one top and one bottom, you're choice). Hop to it!

The First Annual Golden Outfitters Awards

Remember when Sylvester Stalone whipped out the bolt gun in Cliffhanger? Remember Kevin Bacon's and Sean Astin's ride down a never ending slew of Class V rapids in "White Water Summer," literally without a paddle? Remember the banjo playin' from "Deliverance's" ride down the Chattooga? Remember every single cringe inducing moment from Chris O'Donnell's 2000 opus "Vertical Limit?"

As outdoor enthusiasts, these are the moments in cinema we love to hate. These are the movies that make everyone else say, "Wow, (insert outdoor activity here) is really cool. I can't believe that (insert random Hollywood star here) is sooo hardcore!"

Numerous stars have been made into immortal outdoor gods with the help of movie magic. "Mr. and Mrs. Smith" made Angelina Jolie the first woman to free the Nose...in under an hour...with a skeleton rack of singles...and a piton hammer. And "The River Wild" showed us that Meryl Streep can be an Olympic rower and death defying (or inducing in this case) rafting guide.

To truely honor these movies, so unjustly overlooked by the Academy, we present the Oscar of Outfitters, the High Country Golden Paddle, Boot, and Biner! Given to the most unrealistic representation of an outdoor activity in the categories of Paddling, Hiking, and Climbing.

Without further ado, we present to you the winners of the Golden Outfitters Awards-

In the category of Climbing, the winner is: "Vertical Limit"

Runner up: "Cliffhanger"

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In the category of Paddling the winner is: "White Water Summer"

Runner up:"The River Wild"

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In the category of Hiking the winner is: ....does anyone know of a hiking movie at all?
1st runner up: "The Edge"

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In honor of the first annual Golden Outfitters Awards Tom Cruise will be coming in to the store soon to teach a climbing clinic focusing on the "downward dyno" and "chossy multipitch soloing." Space is limited so sign up soon!*

*Just kidding, there is no clinic with Tom Cruise, this is not to be taken seriously, and neither are you if you actually want to learn climbing from Tom Cruise.

Ethan's Kayak

A customer of ours just sent us a picture of his son's eighth birthday present. He got it last year, so he must be 9 now and probably a better paddler than I am.

Keep it up Ethan!



Check out the latest from Jackson Kayak!

Cool Off With Superfine Merino

Spring has sprung, so cool off with Superfine Merino from Icebreaker!

Our newest arrival for Spring, the latest from Icebreaker is sure to please.
Come check out our new lightweight merino t-shirts that are perfect both by themselves or as an underlayer on those chilly spring mornings. The Men's Tech T and the Women's GT140 Aero T are both solid additions to your new spring wardrobe.

The two-toned Aero T for women is made of Icebreaker's ultrafine merino. With its slim fit you'll look wicked hot, but thanks to the Aero's mega wicking capabilities, you'll never feel overheated. For all you gents, the Men's Kent Shirt is a sure bet for attracting the ladies. This functional yet stylish 3-button polo's got a super sweet relaxed fit and breathes like air is going out of style.

Come check it out!

Spring Mountain Hardwear is Here!

We just got our first shipment of Mountain Hardwear in the other day. We should be getting more in soon, but this is a good taste of what's to come.

Of course we got some old standards like the Men's Canyon Shirt and the Women's Wicked T, but we also brought in some new items as well.

The Duration T is similar to the Wicked T, with not quite as airy of a weave and seams designed for use with a pack. The flat-stitched seams are moved away from pack pressure points to make for more comfortable backpacking, and the addition of VisaEndurance should help limit the stench, and allow you to keep a few more of your friends. We have the Duration T in both Men's and Women's.

For performance pants, we have the Men's Matterhorn and the Women's Petra. The Matterhorn is Mountain Hardwear's full featured Men's pant with Mountain Hardwear's classic chamois-lined conical waist for backpacking comfort, zip off legs, reinforced wear areas, and enough pockets without overdoing it. The Petra has the she-climber more in mind with a more abrasion resistant material, inseam gusset for mobility, and a loop for your chalk bag.

For your early morning trail runs, be sure to check out the breathable and weather resistant Men's Chockstone 1/2 Zip.

For hanging around town, be sure to try on the breezy Wheeler Shirt and rugged Palisade Short for Men, or the versatile Butter Topper and the fun Shasta Pant for Women.

Check back later, we're sure to get some more in. We'll definitely have you well prepared for all of your summer adventures!

New "Directions" Feature

Have you ever said to yourself – "Gosh golly, I really want to go hiking/climbing/paddling but I just don't know any good areas. And if I did, how would I ever find my way there?" We hear ya, and because we've been listening we've added something new for you on the High Country Outfitters website. We've created directions to some of the hottest, most classic, most beautiful climbing, hiking, and paddling areas in the southeast, complete with maps to get you exactly where you want to go. We've also included a short description of each area to give you an idea of what to expect when you get there, along with some local beta to let you know what you'll need when you get there. No more scouring search engines or internet forums to get directions that get you just about there. Most of our directions take you to the very doorstep of your adventure, from our driveway to your destination. These directions don't end at the city your site is located in; they take you exactly where you want to go!

See the new directions section now!

Have a place that you would like to see added? Let us know!

Spring Gets Ushered In With Horny Toad

We have finally started receiving some of our new product. The first in was good bit of Horny Toad clothing. We have usually brought in just a few items from them, but this season we have fair chunk. Horny Toad is mostly a casual clothing company with a slight California style. They try to blur the line between "casual Fridays" at work and your active adventures over the weekend. They seem specialize in fabrics, and despite a ridiculous slate of fabric names, they all do feel quite nice.

Just with our initial looks, we're really liking the looks of the Men's Roots T and the Women's Laney Skirt.

Give them a look and let us know what you think.

Trail Running Season is Coming, Be Prepared

As the weather continues to warm, it's time to get off the treadmill on to the trails. We have brought in some trail runners that we really like and are getting some good feedback from our customers.

One of the most well received shoes we brought in is the La Sportiva Fireblade. This shoe gives a secure platform and moderate cushion to support your foot and still feel light on your toes. For women, we have the cushioned Imogene for those long off-road runs.

From Salomon, we have two newly developed shoes: the XA Pro 3D Ultra and the XT Wings. The XA Pro 3D Ultra is the latest incarnation of the classic XA Pro 3D, providing more cushion than the original. The XT Wings seem to offer a bit more support, with a great feeling arch to them. If you're a fan of Salomon shoes, and need a bit more support through the arch, these could be the ones for you.

And new from Vasque this season, we have the Aether Tech and the Velocity VST. The Velocity VST provides a more stable and comfortable heel strike compared to the original Velocity. The Aether Tech is a little lighter shoe with less cushion and more control. It incorporates the BOA lacing technology on the tongue for faster and easier adjustments.

Of course we still have you covered with Montrail classics such as the Continental Divide and the Nitrus, as well as seasoned waterproof veteran, Salomon's XA Pro 3D XCR.

Be sure to stop by the store to try on some new kicks for the warmer weather.

See all of our trail runners here.

High Country Switches to Google Calendar

We have moved forward and added some tech-savvy to our website. Our Upcoming Events are now on Google Calendar, which allows a lot more usability and functionality than our old method, which was more of a "throw-it-up-there-and-hope-that-it's-helpful" approach. Not that it didn't work. But now you can add the High Country Google Calendar to your Google Calendar and automatically see what's coming up. You can just add certain events as well. And it's easy to use.

I'm sure it does lots of other cool stuff, like control minds, but we just seem to use it to easily get out all the cool stuff we're doing here.

Enjoy!

Arctic Blast Sale Part 2

The High Country Arctic Blast Sale is continuing!!! Get in on the deals.

Check it out now!

January 10, 2008 e-Newsletter