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2019 in Review

December 31, 2019

2019 in Review

Newfoundland, Canada - Photo by @jpmullowneyphoto

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

2. New colours in stores for our FreeSteps6 and Trail Crampons

Whistler, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi

3. Hillsound ambassador Heather "Anish" Anderson named National Geographic's "Adventurer of the Year"

Photo from @anishhikes

Photo by @anishhikes

4. Launch of BTR on Kickstarter and successfully funding the whole project!

BC, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi

5. Introducing BTR to the outdoor industry at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and winning Gear Patrols' Editors' Choice Award

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"

8. Trail Crampons featured on Backpacker's "Best Crampon Accessories"

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!

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!

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