6 Oct 2010

Hike. Climb. Evolv with Skimble. Be active & win Evolv climbing or hiking shoes!

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Win your choice of Evolv rock climbing or hiking shoes.  Being the active athlete that you are, you will probably enjoy the latest sports technology and apparel to perform at your max potential.  And because we know you cannot do this alone, this month we are giving away the latest Evolv hiking and climbing shoes to gear up our Skimblers!  
Need a little inspiration?  See Chris Sharma sending some King Lines in Evolv climbing shoes:
Yes, what you saw there was some ridonkulous climbing.  There's need to be Sharma to have a good time but there's also no need to stay in last season's style and performance technology.  Your life is changing every second and your gear should keep up with you and your lifestyle!  Get ready to actively evolve this month and skimble your latest climbing record, run your Personal Best and hike your tallest peak.
1 Jul 2010

June's active winners: Kate & James score Mountain @Hardwear summer outfits!

It's July 1st and you know what that means...it's time to pick Skimble's June contest winner...big congrats goes out to Kate B & James AEach get their own Mountain Hardwear summer adventure outfit!

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Special thanks to our sponsor:

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Moreover, today...
  • is Canada Day!  The big lady turns 143 and if you're in San Francisco, join us for a drink at Kells Irish Bar beginning at 5pm.
  • begins the July 4th countdown...what active thing are you going to be doing?  Be sure to do it in style with some Mountain Hardwear gear or, for better or worse, with patriotic 'cordarounds'!
21 Jun 2010

Summer Solstice

Happy Summer Solstice! Today is the longest day and shortest night of the year, as well as the official first day of summer (though of course you've been soaking up the sun for a while before this.) So get outside, enjoy the sun's rays and the good weather, have a barbeque, and Skimble your way through the best months of the year!

Some great hiking locations near San Francisco: Mount Tamalpais, Point Reyes, and the Marin Headlands.

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Track your hikes and your destinations on Skimble! And while you're at it, stock up on clothes for the summer at the Skimble shop.

19 Jun 2010

It's a bird, it's a plane...

Here's something fun to try in Yosemite Valley: the Alcove Swing.

If you want a break from all the hiking and climbing that the Valley has to offer, the Swing is low-exertion and provides endless entertainment.

Located on the famous El Capitan, the Alcove Swing is accessible by a short hike. Bring a harness, a camera and a sense of humor. Also, we suggest you bring a grigri as a way to get down, or else you might end up like these Skimblers:

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What can we say? Yosemite just looks different when seen from the end of a pendulum.

4 Jun 2010

Tomorrow's National Trails Day - volunteer with us, REI & GGNPC!

So today is National Donut Day but tomorrow's National Trails Day...way cooler!

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Come volunteer with us and the REI community for National Trails Day in the Golden Gate National Parks.  There are three locations to pick from and Skimble will be working it at Oakwood Valley, Marin from 8:30am-3:00pm!  Interested?  Join us »

Meet us in the morning at the Tennessee Valley Parking lot.  For more info about the area, download the Marin Headlands Map.

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Got questions?  Contact...Volunteer Leader: Maria Durana, Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, cell: 415-640-3323, mdurana@parksconservancy.org