Archive for November, 2009

Hooray for Local Retailers!

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

It’s been a great fall–and as we move into winter, we’re excited to announce that we’re now being carried at a number of local retail shops.
You can now pick up a ColdAvenger at:

  • The Base Camp in Helena and Billings
  • Glacier Outdoor Center in West Glacier
  • American Pipe and Supply Co in Cut Bank and Havre
  • Backcountry Racks in Missoula

2IMG_8432Glacier Outdoor Center is a full service fly shop and outdoor gear store. It’s in the heart of recreation-central, just outside of Glacier Park’s West Entrance. Glacier Outdoor Center maintains 10K of cross-country ski trails behind their shop. And they’ve got a full selection of top-of-the line cross country ski rental equipment, including ski packages, snowshoes and gaiters, ski pulkas to pull the kids and skijoring equipment making them the place to be in the winter months. They also offer a cross country ski and snowshoe guide service in Glacier National Park. They have a calendar of events that is stacked all year long, so we’re thrilled that they dig the ColdAvenger.
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The Base Camp originated in Helena, MT but has recently expanded into another shop in Billings, MT. They too, are a locally trusted outdoor gear supply company. They know great products when they see them and they’re carrying three models of the ColdAvenger face mask series; the Classic, Pro and Expedition. The Base Camp has a reputation for having quality products that are designed for the adventure outdoors person in mind.
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IMG_3565American Pipe and Supply Co, with locations in Cut Bank and Havre, is the exclusive dealer of the ColdAvenger on the High-line. They great outlet for industrial folks and supply all the gear to the the snowmobiling crowd in Northern Montana!  It’s THE place to pick up some serious cold weather gear, and we really appreciate doing business with these good folks.  Also–if you’re in the Cut Bank area next weekend, American Pipe is hosting the Summit Snowgoers’ annual kcikoff dinner December 5th at the Civic Center.  The social and sled viewing starts at 5:30 and dinner is served at 7:30.

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skier bike helmet profile (2)Our newest local retailer is Backcountry Racks in Missoula.  This is a really cool shop, run by my kinda people–skiers, mountain bikers, hikers, boaters and backcountry travelers. Not only are they the only professional rack installers in Missoula County, they run the Backcountry Freeskier and are dedicated to the freeride movement. They specialize in big skis from smaller, independent companies like 4FRNT, Line, Liberty, Faction and Moment. They sell great backcountry gear for exploring remote peaks and carry a solid array of accessories for outdoor fun, and we’re proud that the ColdAvenger is one of them.
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Swing in and check out these great local shops and look for the ColdAvenger line.  Stay out Longer!

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Cold weather and your Immune system: Reduce Your Risk for Flu

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Looks funky! Magnified Swine Flu

Looks funky! Magnified Swine Flu

The spread of H1N1 and seasonal flu this year has forced many of us to re-examine our daily routines. But you could be putting yourself at increased risk for the flu through your daily workouts. While staying in top physical condition is a great way to stay healthy, exercising in cold weather can open a window of vulnerability for an athlete’s immune system, especially the viral variety, such as influenza or “the flu”.

Inhaling cold dry air creates a dangerous situation that can lead pulmonary damage and illness. Human studies have found that athletes who perform strenuous exercise are predisposed to post-exercise viral infections, particularly of the respiratory tract. Another study showed that exercise in cold environments also causes disturbances in immunity in humans during recovery from exercise. According to this research, the immunological vulnerability can last for up to 48 hours after the workout ends. You can find more information and citations for those research studies on the ColdAvenger website. An excellent way to protect yourself from this cold-weather immunity gap is to use a ColdAvenger mask during outdoor exercise or any other strenuous outdoor activity (shoveling snow, raking leaves, etc).

The ColdAvenger raises the temperature of inhaled air by 40-60 degrees Fahrenheit and humidifies dry cold air. This significantly reduces the effect of cold air on the lungs, and protects you from the respiratory vulnerability and damage that can come from cold air exposure. It also protects the delicate skin of your face and neck from exposure. Healthy skin is yet another barrier to infection and disease, so proper protection is key.

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So don’t let cold weather or the threat of the flu stop you from the outdoor activities you love.

Stay out longer!