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It's Official! We are selling TrekSta Footwear.

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 21:17:21 +0000

TrekSta USA Adds New Sales Team in Northwest

SportsOneSource Media Posted: 7/15/2009

TrekSta USA, a manufacturer of outdoor footwear, said Egan & Associates LLC will represent the company in the Pacific Northwest territory (Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana).

The agency has over 18 years of experience in the Northwest including 17 years representing outdoor footwear. With three offices in the Northwest and four dedicated staff members, Egan & Associates LLC focuses on education, service and building long-lasting relationships.

“We’re excited to have Egan & Associates join the TrekSta USA team,” said Josh Davis, TrekSta USA sales manager. “We believe their down-to-earth approach and long track record of providing outstanding service and dealer support closely matches the culture of TrekSta.”

“We’re pleased to be partnering with TrekSta and look forward to growing the brand in the Pacific Northwest,” said David Egan, Principal, Egan & Associates LLC. “We see great value in TrekSta’s new technologies, their proven ability to manufacture a quality product and their outstanding fit and comfort right out of the box.”

TEKO® Monkeys Around for a Good Cause

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:55:28 +0000

For Immediate Release
Julie Atherton
JAM Media Collective
julie@jamcollective.net
415-839-7546

June 24, 2009— TEKO, industry leader in sustainable, high performance socks, is having a little fun this year at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2009. The company is pleased to announce that they will be launching a TEKO Sock Monkey Adoption Program with all profits going to LEAVE NO TRACE. Attendees are invited to stop by the TEKO booth (29173w) during the show to “adopt” a limited edition TEKO sock monkey.

“The TEKO sock monkey was first introduced earlier this year at Winter OR to add a bit of fun to the booth,” says Chip Coe, CEO of TEKO. “The response was overwhelming with people asking us to produce the monkeys for sale. Partnering with LEAVE NO TRACE seems like a great way to make the monkeys available, while at the same time, contributing to the protection of the outdoors.”

The TEKO sock monkeys will be available in limited quantities during the show for $20.00. They are handmade in Boulder, CO from signature TEKO-merino™ socks in solids and novelty stripes.

About TEKO
TEKO Socks: Best Socks ON the Planet, Best Socks FOR the Planet. Based in Boulder, CO, TEKO was founded on the belief that making high-performance outdoor products doesn’t have to leave a heavy impact on our ecology. Using only high-performance fibers and sustainable manufacturing processes, TEKO creates performance socks that are safer for the environment. From the raw materials, all the way down to the recycled paper packaging, TEKO’s product line features environmentally sound materials, such as Organic tekoCOTTON™, tekoPOLY™ recycled polyester and tekoMERINO™ Wool. TEKO buys wind energy credits to ensure that 100% of the electricity used in manufacturing and operations is put back onto the energy grid from clean, sustainable American Wind. TEKO is unique in that their eco-friendly commitment extends to its entire product line, supply chain, and daily business practices. Phone: 800.450.5784, Email:info@tekosocks.com. Website: www.tekosocks.com

VIA: OIA

Mountain Gear Encourages Employees to Leave Their Cars at Home

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:19:14 +0000

Mountain Gear Hosted a successful Bike to Work Week with the following stats:

Riders: 35
Ridership: 48%
Commutes: 76
Total Miles: 1368
Estimated Gallons of Fuel Saved: 68

Mountain Gear has also developed a Alternative Commute League.

Teams of eomployees from within the company compete throughout the summer by recieving points for biking, walking or carpooling to work. These points are converted into prizes at the end of the season.

Last year they ended up having 36 riders that logged 647 commutes, totaling 10,883 miles, of which 7,646 where bicycles miles. The league goes from June 1st until August 1st.

They hope to increase participation this year with the help of companies like Teko.

We applaud their creativity in helping the environment and the enjoyment of the job!

TEKO Named Partner and Official Sock of Aspen Skiing Company

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:17:17 +0000

SportsOneSource Media Posted: 5/28/2009

Aspen Skiing Company has named TEKO as a partner and as the official sock provider of Aspen/Snowmass. Through the partnership, TEKO will support many events produced and hosted by ASC, supply product to many of ASC’s staff, management and VIPs, and work with ASC on new retail promotions. The companies also will cooperate on industry initiatives to address environmental and climate issues. “Aspen Skiing Company is, without a doubt, the leader in sustainability and thoughtful activism in the resort business,” said Chip Coe, CEO of TEKO. “At TEKO, we share this commitment to the environment and we are thrilled to enter into this alliance with a truly world-class company.” “We wanted to partner with TEKO because of the company’s focus on offering premium performance products and its category leadership in environmental and sustainable practices,” said John Rigney, VP Sales and Events for ASC. “We are very excited to work with TEKO to enhance the Aspen/Snowmass client experience and to further our drive toward even more sustainable practices.”

Outdoor Business Update May 28, 2009
TEKO Named Partner and Official Sock of Aspen Skiing Company
URL: http://tinyurl.com/qr2vwm Monthly Traffic: 5,400

Win prizes and help WTA in our Get-a-Member campaign!

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Fri, 29 May 2009 18:09:01 +0000

Do you know hikers who love being outsideexploring the woods? Maybe they’re concernedwith the rate we’re losing funding forour forests and state parks. They’re probablyfrequently checking our freshest trip reports,and quoting interesting news items from WTA’swebsite and Facebook page. Maybe they’veeven mentioned how they’ve been meaningto join, but haven’t gotten around to it. Well,there’s no better time than the month of May toencourage them to join WTA!

During the month of May, every new memberwill have a chance to win great gear in WTA’s“Gear Up!” sweepstakes, and if they mentionthat you referred them, you’ll have a chance towin too! The more new members you refer, themore chances you have to win.New members may join online at, over the phone or by mailinga check. Remember to have your friends andfamily list you as their referral when they join. We’ll draw two “Gear Up!” winners eachweek for five weeks beginning in May, so theearlier they join, the more chances to win.

June 1: Deuter Women’s ACT Lite 60+10 SLor Men’s ACT Lite 65+10 backpack from Deuterand a Women’s Aspire or Men’s Foray jacketfrom Outdoor Research

June 8: Gregory Men’s Baltoro 70 or Women’sDeva 60 backpack and a Women’s Aspire orMen’s Foray jacket from Outdoor Research

Everyone you know already a member? Don’tworry, all WTA members who renew duringthe month of May will have a chance to win aCarbon Refl ex 2 tent from MSR or a SynMat 7mattress with pump from Outdoor Research! We’ll draw those two winners on June 8.Of course all new and renewing memberswill receive a year’s subscription to WashingtonTrails magazine, have their voice heard whenit comes to matters that make a difference totrails, and know the satisfaction of giving a giftthat helps Washington’s trails remain open forgenerations to come. Everyone—trails included—is a winner when it comes to WTA membership.Please tell your friends to join or renewtoday!For a list of prizes and rules, visit www.wta.org.

Renew your membership in May for a chance to win this MSR Carbon Reflex 2 tent.

Gregory media coverage update - May 2009

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:42:41 +0000

The highlights:

The Outside Magazine spring-summer 2009 buyer's guide just came out, with solid comments in praise of the Diablo. The Maya is also covered in the women's gear section.
Backpacker gives a great review to the Z35 in the current issue, in a feature on large day packs suitable for light overnighters.
Men's Journal reviews the Diablo (super positive review) in the current issue, and highlights the Denali Pro in a separate story on climbing Aconcagua.
Canada's Explore Magazine reviews the Miwok in its gear guide.
Camping Life also reviews the Miwok, and put the pack in the cover if its gear guide issue.
Mountain Bike Action reviews the Miwok and Maya.
Five regional outdoor sports publications that are part of the Gen A media network reviewed the Miwok, including Rocky Mountain Sports, New England Sports, Twin Cities Sports, Windy City Sports and MetroSports DC/VA/MD. The editor who put this together also did a segment on the NBC afiliate in Denver, where she highlighted the pack.

Bicycling Reviews Women's tekoPoly Sock

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Fri, 08 May 2009 18:28:46 +0000

EDITORIAL REVIEW See feature here.

In a previous life, these socks may have been a soda bottle. They're 76 percent Ecopoly recycled polyester, which comes from PET plastic and makes for a lightweight, quick-drying fabric. Teko designed the Women's Low especially for female athletes, with a narrow heel and a tapered-and seamless-toe. The light cushioning doesn't feel bulky in cycling shoes but provides enough padding for hike-a-biking or even running. While the cut is low to help you avoid tan lines, a heel tab at the back prevents chafing and makes taking the socks on and off easier. As a bonus, you're supporting American workers as well as the planet: Teko's socks are knitted in North Carolina; the company purchases enough wind power to offset 100 percent of its electricity use. athletes

PRODUCT FEATURES

Sizes: S-L
76 percent Ecopoly recycled polyester
Lightweight, quick-drying fabric
Specially designed for female athletes

Essential Gear Guide reviews Teko

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Wed, 06 May 2009 19:49:36 +0000

TekoPoly Recycled Socks- for eco-friendly footwear

The TekoPoly socks from Teko are made from 76% recycled polyester, proving that performance apparel can be manufactured without completely compromising our ecosystem; Teko strives for the highest level of performance with the lowest ecological footprint. The sock knitting is done in North Carolina via 100% wind-power; well maybe 99%, there are people involved too!

*If you want to qualify as super awesome, you’ll have to buy these in red; there’s just no better performance than from the Red Sox!

Lowering their ecological footprint includes producing a durable product, which saves on resources, energy and money by not having to be replaced as often. You might pay a little more for the Teko socks over the standard outdoor sock, but the quality will make up the difference; you can also think of it as investing in the transformation of industry manufacturing as a more sustainable trade.

I love the extra heal tab that allows the socks to be low cut while still giving some extra protection against the back top of my sneakers and hiking shoes, thanks Teko, for making my feet happy!

*look for the women’s sizes

Description

tekoPOLY™ certified recycled polyester
Seamless toes, arch brace, articulated Y-heel.
Comfort-stretch zones.
Strike-zone cushioning in footbed.
Thin for performance fit- Great for running, biking, and cross training.
Lightweight and quick-drying to keep your feet cool, dry and blister-free.
Machine wash, tumble dry (or air dry).
Style #2201

Content
76% tekoPOLY™ Recycled Polyester, 21% Nylon, 3% Lycra®

Invest in Socks

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 16:44:38 +0000

A new investing strategy in Germany. Aaron Hurd

Aaron sends this picture from a recent trip to Augsburg, Germany. The text says: "Financial Crisis! My tip: Invest immediately in Socks."

VIA: Planet Money

We know where you can buy some!

Gregory-sponsored climber Chris Warner speaks about leadership to Google

egan.info@eganllc.com (Egan & Associates, LLC) — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:17:17 +0000

via: Gregory Goes There