Newfoundland, Canada - Photo by @jpmullowneyphoto
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What an incredible year to end off the decade! 2019 was an amazing year for Hillsound thanks to all of YOU!
Before we head off into the new year, and a whole new decade at that, we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments in 2019.
1. Launch of FlexSteps at Outdoor Retailer / Snow Show
Whistler, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi
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2. New colours in stores for our FreeSteps6 and Trail Crampons
Whistler, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi
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3. Hillsound ambassador Heather "Anish" Anderson named National Geographic's "Adventurer of the Year"
Photo by @anishhikes
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4. Launch of BTR on Kickstarter and successfully funding the whole project!
BC, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi
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5. Introducing BTR to the outdoor industry at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and winning Gear Patrols' Editors' Choice Award
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6. Overwhelming BTR love after Hillsound's first camp furniture launch
- Outside Magazine - "Our Favorite Camping Gear at Summer OR"
- Gear Patrol - "We're in Love with the Lightest, Most Packable Camp Stool Ever"
- OR Daily - "Bread and Butter"
- The Voice - "BTR stands for "better than a rock", but that may be an understatement"
- Trail and Ultra Running
7. FlexSteps featured on Backpacker's "Gear of the Week"
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8. Trail Crampons featured on Backpacker's "Best Crampon Accessories"
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9. Interacting with friends in the local and international outdoor community
- Sponsoring races like the Valley Vertikiller;
- Sponsoring events like the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival;
- Sponsoring Vancouver Trails's annual photo contest;
- to name a few!
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10. Winter trail running isn't going anywhere, and we're right there with you. Be sure to be geared up and stay safe!
- Gear Patrol's "Best Winter Trail Running Kits"
- Outside's "Best Traction Devices of 2020"
We hope that everyone had an awesome 2019. See you all in the new year!
