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Orli Cotel, (415) 977-5627

San Francisco, CA, October 29, 2007 - Sierra magazine has named America’s top ten “coolest” schools for their efforts to mitigate climate change. From green electricity to a $12 million fund for ecofriendly projects, to a green dorm, the issue honors the colleges and Universities who are making a difference with climate change and global warming initiatives. The cover story for Sierra’s November/December issue is Sierra’s first-ever such listing of American schools.

“A new trend - American schools are going green,” said Bob Sipchen, Sierra’s Editor-in-Chief. “When schools take such important steps toward addressing climate change, it will have a huge impact on hundreds of thousands of students. And if young people take that passion forward in life, it will reverberate globally.”

Sierra’s Top 10 “Coolest” Schools of 2007:

1. Oberlin College (Oberlin, Ohio, 2,800 students)
2. Harvard University (Cambridge, Massachusetts, 20,000 students)
3. Warren Wilson College (Swannanoa, North Carolina, 850 students)
4. University of California System (ten locations, 214,000 students)
5. Duke University (Durham, North Carolina, 12,800 students)
6. Middlebury College (Middlebury, Vermont, 2,400 students)
7. Berea College (Berea, Kentucky, 1,600 students)
8. Pennsylvania State University (24 locations, 83,700 students)
9. Tufts University (Medford, Massachusetts, 8,800 students)
10. Carnegie Mellon University (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 10,000 students)

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Holy Smoly! If you’ve ever wanted to try impulse buying but haven’t, nowz the time. In addition to the killer deal on the free Marmot Precip offer above from Moosejaw, the crew at Backcountry Outlet just notified us off an exclusive coupon code for the Arc’teryx Delegate Capri or Pant.

You ready for this: This coupon will save you 70% off retail!!! Details of the offer as follows:

Get 70% off the Arc’teryx Delegate Capri or Pant. Use Coupon Code 22W-1-J39NY at checkout to redeem these huge savings. Offer Valid Through: November 9th, 2007. CLICK HERE to BUY THIS PRODUCT for 70% off retail!

Description for the Delegate Capri:

The Women’s Delegate Capri from Arcteryx delivers casual style and comfort. Made with soft Spinner cotton, this product is equally at home during the work day, or at play. Put on into these Arc’teryx pants for a day of hanging out with friends, and they’ll keep the compliments coming in strong. Available for US shipment only.

“What do they mean free?” Chances are that’s what you’re thinking when you go to read this post. But yep, there’s an offer right now from Moosejaw that’s offering a free Marmot Precip Jacket with any Marmot purchase of $200 or more. Here are the exact details of this offer, hot off the press from an email we just received today:

Buy $200 of Marmot stuff at Moosejaw and get a free Precip Jacket! Order $200 of Marmot product, add the Precip to your cart and use coupon code 771 when checking out You only have 1 week to use your discount so you best GO HERE to start shopping.

Gotta love the madness! This is a $100 plus dollar value so don’t muck around. Get a free Marmot Precip!

Keep your feet warm in these Men’s Winter Boots from Columbia, Sorel, Keen, Ugg and The North Face.

Columbia Bugabootres Boots - The Bugabootres Winter Boots’ Omni-Tech outsoles provide excellent traction on hardpack snow and steep trails. The fully seam sealed waterproof construction and 400g Thinsulate Ultra lining keep your feet warm and dry on the coldest of days. Columbia is so confident in the construction quality of the Bugabootres that they back these boots with a Lifetime guaruntee. MSRP: $120

Sorel Caribou Boots - If you close your eyes and think about winter boots, the first thing you probably picture is the Sorel Caribou. This classic is rated to -40 F and is built from a waterproof full-grain leather upper attached to a vulcanized rubber bottom. The 9mm ThermoPlus felt liner is removable and replaceable. MSRP: $105

KEEN Blackcomb Boots - eVENT® waterproof barrier combined with PrimaLoft® insulation and dual-climate outsoles make the Keen Blackcomb boots a high performance option when the temperatures get low. Weighing only 2 lbs 6 oz, this low cut winter boot will keep your feet warm and comfortable in conditions to -25°F during active use. MSRP: $130

The North Face Ice Storm Boots - The North Face Ice Storm Winter Boots keep your feet warm in brutally cold winter climates and feature the glove-friendly BOA lacing system. Rated to -40F, these boots use a combination of 400g PrimaLoft insulation and Dri-Lex fleece lining to keep your feet cozy. And of course you’ll stay dry with the Gore-Tex inserts. MSRP: $195

Ugg Beacon Boots - The UGG Beacon boot has a plush twin-faced sheepskin upper combined with leather to provide you with comfort, durability and unmatched style. The rubber outsole allows for excellent traction with flexibility. And the genuine sheepskin sockliner naturally wicks away moisture and helps keep feet dry. Don’t be afraid to wear these boots without socks. MSRP: $175

Contact: Mountain Hardwear Inc. Public Relations
Paige Boucher or Erin Brosterhous
(970) 871-1308

To venerate all that is woman, Mountain Hardwear is devoting the month of October 2007 to women around the world.

In Chattanooga, TN, retailer Rock/Creek is co-hosting a Mountain Hardwear Ladies’ Night on October 25th, 2007. During this event, ladies will discuss women-specific gear and apparel design, shop for hot new outdoor styles and enjoy the camaraderie of other women. The event will take place at Rock/Creek’s new downtown location at 301 Manufacturers Road. There will be refreshments and appetizers, 10% off all Mountain Hardwear gear and apparel, free Tasha scarves for sales over $100, and free product raffles. All questions will be answered by the Rock/Creek staff. For more information on this local event, call Rock/Creek at 423.265.5969.

Mountain Hardwear is using this opportunity to raise awareness about HERA Women’s Cancer Foundation, one of the company’s Gives Back grantees. HERA is committed to finding solutions to ovarian cancer by empowering women with information, supplying researchers with the resources to find new directions in early detection, and providing treatment and prevention through community support. The HERA Foundation is a registered non-profit that donates over 85% of funds to the cause through programs including research grants, community grants and HERA Climb4Life — a series of rock climbing fund raising events that attract women, men and children of all ages. Climb4Life events have raised over a $500,000 while touching thousands of lives and generating awareness of ovarian cancer.

Do you know a Mountain Hardwear Diva? Mountain Hardwear invites you to nominate a friend (or yourself) to be recognized as a Mountain Hardwear Diva. To nominate a Diva, give us 300 words on why she is a Mountain Hardwear Diva and how Mountain Hardwear gear helps her out. Include a photo or two to illustrate her diva status. We’ll post all entries on our new blog devoted to divas of all walks, climbs and rides.

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Here’s a rare treat. REI is offering an REI coupon code right now for 20% off on select styles at REI Outlet through October 29th. Oh yeah, almost forgot: Shhhhhhh… This is a “Super Secret Sale”. At least that’s what it said in the email notice they sent. (I love heckling stores when they do corny things like that).

At any rate, to redeem the 20% deal click the link below and use coupon code SECRET7 when you check out.

REI Outlet - Save 20% on select styles, ends October 29th! Coupon Code: SECRET7

This slipped through the cracks the other day. But behold, 9 days to go on this offer. Details: Get 10% Off At Backcountry.com. Some exclusions apply. More details:

10% off coupon code valid 10/18/07 through 10/30/07

The discount will show in the cart. If an item is already on sale, you’ll receive the better of the two discounts. Discount does not apply to Western Mountaineering, The North Face, Burton, Nixon, Patagonia Footwear, Arc’teryx, sunglasses, skis, ski boots, ski bindings, snowboards, snowboard boots, snowboard bindings, and lift tickets (you gotta check out Liftopia.com for your lift tickets this ski season!).

Some exclusions apply? Geesh. Anyways, to redeem 10% click the link below and shop away:

Get 10% Off At Backcountry.com. Use Redemption Code 20N-1-W3EV7 at checkout

This is the first time we’ve posted Gearandtraining coupons on OGEBlog. And it’s definitely good timing to get started. Check out the two training gear discount beauties below. Both are for 10% Off on All Orders over $100. One is a Thanksgiving Sale special and the other is a Christmas sale. Both are valid right now through 2007. Coupon specifics:

• Thanksgiving Sale Coupon valid through December, click here to shop and then use code speed at checkout to redeem.
• Christmas Sale Coupon valid through December as well, click here to shop and then use code sport at checkout.

About GearandTraining.com, courtesy of the OGE store profile index:

Extreme Gear and Training (GearandTraining.com) started with the mission to train and assist athletes around the world to succeed in life and sport. Experienced and knowledgeable staff assisting you with finding the hardcore training equipment for triathlons and cycling that you need.

If you’re interested in this discount simply click the banner below, shop away and then at checkout apply a valid coupon code (BTW i noticed that their is a third valid coupon offer through October, also 10% off orders over $100 - code kona).

Whoa nelly. Now we’re talking. EMS has a site wide sale going on right now through October 21st. Details as follows:

Up to 20% Off Everything - Upgrade Your Gear Event

Eastern Mountain Sports is having their Huge Upgrade your Gear Sale from October 18th through October 21, 2007. Almost everything will be 20% off with select products at even greater savings! (All Kayaks are 15% off and some brand restrictions apply).

• Up to 20% Off All regularly priced merchandise (few brand restrictions apply)
• 15% off all boats and kayaks
• Order $100 or more worth of merchandise and receive a $25 Gear Bucks card to be redeemed after the sale.

**To be eligible for the discounts click the banner below and shop away. Discount will automatically apply**

Skiing and snowboarding gloves from Black Diamond, Burton, Hestra, Marmot and The North Face.

Black Diamond Patrol Glove - The Black Diamond Patrol gloves were built to stand up to long days of working in the snow of the Wasatch Mountains, where BD calls home. The grippy and supple Pittards goatskin leather is sewn together with Kevlar stitching. BD insures dexterity and warmth with the combinations of low-bulk Polartec Thermal Pro insulation in the palm and PrimaLoft on the back of the hand. MSRP: $90

Marmot Ultimate Ski Glove - Naming something the “Ultimate” is a bold statement, but Marmot has certainly stepped us with gloves that may just be worthy. Marmot’s Ultimate Ski Glove is waterproof, warm, and durable. It is made from only the best materials: Pittards goatskin, Gore-Tex XCR, PrimaLoft and DriClime. The warranty is also the ultimate and lasts a lifetime. MSRP: $150

The North Face Patrol Glove - Not wanting to be outdone by Marmot, The North Face makes the Patrol Ski Gloves with the same best of breed materials and craftmanship. This glove features a Gore-Tex HP inner, a Pittards Armortan leather palm, a brushed tricot lining and Primaloft insulation. It of course comes with The North Face’s lifetime warranty. MSRP: $145

Hestra Heli Glove - The Hestra Heli glove’s army leather goatskin palm is super grippy and stays flexible in the coldest conditions. The interior lining is removable (and replaceable), so you can use the heli on cold or warm days. Hestra backs the Heli Glove with its lifetime warranty. MSRP: $100

Burton AK Tech Glove - The Burton AK Tech Gloves are just what the doctor orders for spring days and booter-building sessions. Rodeo AK leather palms give you a great grip on a shovel while the Storm-lite 3.0D softshell material wisks off moisture. MSRP: $50