Bret using his ColdAvenger up at Alta Ski Area in Utah
Bret Wydysh BSRT, RRT is a good friend and ColdAvenger advocate. Bret was added to our medical advisory board last July and he suffers from asthma but is determined to continue his love of the outdoors and skiing. Read more about him and his condition in Allergy & Asthma Today Winter 2012 Issue.
Bonnie Moebeck had quite the experience at the Fatbike Frozen 40. She says, “If the devil himself was going to design a bike race course, it would consist entirely of single track and take place in the dead of winter.” Read more here and check out the pictures below. 
We are so excited that Wounded Warrior Project has returned to Whitefish again this year. This is our 5th year supporting this project and we are stoked to be spending the week with our Nation’s Heroes at Whitefish Mountain Resort. Skiing with these folks and hanging out with them is one of the biggest highlights of our year. They are the toughest guys and gals on the planet. Of course we’re giving all the Wounded Warriors ColdAvenger face masks, and sponsoring this event is one of the most important things we do here. Our CEO, John Sullivan, and a few of his friends will be hanging out on the slopes with these guys and attending some of the Winter Carnival events with them. You can read bios here on each Wounded Warrior that’s coming this year.
Lido Vizzutti/Flathead Beacon
Going to Outdoor Retailer Winter Market? Stop by and Have a Cold One on ColdAvenger. We have teamed up with Avalaunch and want to invite you all for Happy Hour at the SnowSports Zone on Friday, January 25th from 4:00PM to 5:00PM. All you need to do is donate $10 and that gets you a Klean Kanteen mug with unlimited refills! The $10 donation goes to 1% For the Planet. So stop by and drink until your blue in the face or face down, whichever you would like! 
Check out the segment that KPAX TV aired on our involvement with The Coldest Journey. As you may have heard, Sir Ranulph Fiennes is leading a team of explorers to conquer the last great polar challenge: crossing Antarctica in winter. Their remarkable attempt aims to raise $10m for Seeing is Believing, and we’re thrilled that ColdAvenger is involved. Dennis Bragg of KPAX News says when referring to the expedition, “Missoula-based Talus Outdoor Technologies’ popular ColdAvenger masks will be a key piece of the gear. The company’s Phil Stempin said Fiennes’ team researched the top gear in the world and chose Talus after testing out its products.” Watch the rest of the story by clicking on the image below. 
January 23rd-26th is the giant Outdoor Retailer trade show in Salt Lake City. We’ll be there!
If you are going to be visiting the OR Winter market at the Salt Palace Convention Center, come visit the Talus at the Snowsports Zone and see how improved lung function can be a reality.
We’ll be doing all sorts of fun live demos, and our CEO John Sullivan III will be available to answer your questions and chat about what makes the ColdAvenger such a great product.
We are also hosting a happy hour with Klean Kanteen at the Snowsports Zone on Friday, January 25th so stop by and buy a cup for $10 plus all proceeds will be benefiting 1% for the Planet.
December 2012 was a great month for us here at Talus Outdoor Technologies and one highlight would be readying about ourselves in our Sunday paper, the Missoulian. We got a chance to sit down and and talk with reporter Jenna Cederberg. This article focused on the ColdAvenger being used by Sir Ranulph Fiennes as he sets off to lead the first winter expedition across the Antarctic. Read the full article here.
Ever wondered what kind of ColdAvenger® you should get? It’s a big decision, and before you leap, you should take a look at your options.
Just like any good product, there are many different ColdAvengers to choose from.
Key features:
Patented ventilator
Prevents fogging
Manages moisture
Allows you to breathe naturally
Warms and humidifies each breath
So now the question is which one to choose? Here are your options:
ColdAvenger® Classic Fleece:
This option is made with classic fleece that breathes and insulates well but is not windproof or water resistant. It’s perfect most wintertime adventures.
ColdAvenger® Pro Softshell:
Made with soft-shell fleece–a tightly knit fleece with a laminate nylon shell–the ColdAvenger Pro is wind and water resistant. 
ColdAvenger® Expedition Balaclava:
This is the warmest and most versatile cold weather mask available. It’s made with Polartec® Wind Pro®, an extremely breathable fleece that is four times more wind resistant than classic fleece. It comes in two pieces for easy removal of the ventilator while still protecting your head and neck from the cold. 
ColdAvenger® FRC Expedition Balaclava:
This option is made with Polartec® Thermal FR® fabric which combines the performance benefits of heavy fleece with the protection of permanent flame resistance. This one also come in two-piece design which allows for easy removal of the ventilator.
So now you can better choose which one is best for you or for a loved one this new year–get them all here.
We have just signed a new athlete to the ColdAvenger team; Bonnie Moebeck. Bonnie has a great story of triumph–watch her video here. She has suffered from severe pneumonia along with many other health issues and is still out there doing what she loves. She is set to compete in the brutal winter bike race, the Arrowhead 135 in January and we are going to help her cross the finish line by protecting her lungs and face from the frigid temperatures of Minnesota. Welcome to the team, Bonnie! 
Talus Outdoor Technologies has recently selected Jayson Clark as our featured ColdAvenger!
Jayson Clark
Jayson uses the ColdAvenger Expedition balaclava for occupational purposes, as his work conditions range from -5 to -50°C in the winter in Canada. Jayson is a surveyor working in the oil and gas fields north of Fort McMurray. He works 12-hour shifts per day and although he doesn’t get much of a chance to warm up, the ColdAvenger helps him combat and comfortably tolerate high-winds and below-freezing temperatures. He also notes that because he has to where safety glasses for the job, he is very appreciative they don’t fog up while wearing the ColdAvenger. Glad we could help you out, Jayson!
