http://masseysblog.com/blog Welcome to The Massey's Outfitters World Thu, 28 Aug 2008 23:08:22 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I hinted at a treat for you last week and now it's live. Today Patagonia launched the Tin Shed, a multimedia mini-site (à la the Footprint Chronicles) that's loaded with dispatches from our friends and ambassadors traveling the wilder world -- in high-quality video, audio and the written word. Head ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thecleanestline/~3/377482776/tin-shed-filled.html This thing was parked in front of our factory yesterday morning. One of my coworkers was convinced some band had just pulled up until I pointed out the uHaul with tricycles dress up like muppets. Yup, it’s that time of year again for the mass exodus to the desert to ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Timbuk2/~3/377417036/ August really has been the perfect summer month with warm days reaching the 80s while nights descend in temperature and bring cool breezes and starry skies. Flowers continue to bloom at higher elevations and berries hang heavy on the bushes at lower elevations. Snow is still found in the ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheMountainCulture/~3/377334090/ By Alex Baires Mountain Hardwear and Montrail are teaming up with the Hilltop Family YMCA of Richmond once again for the second annual Home Front Festival 10k and 5k fun run/walk. The fun run/walk will be held on Sunday, October 5, 2008, along the beautiful ... http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/HardwearSessions/~3/377329041/2008_home_front_run.html The Chargers and Rechargers Hiking Club, part of the Watauga Task  Force, is sponsoring MST Big Dig #2 on September 20 (Saturday) and 21 (Sunday).  All tools and equipment  will be furnished. Work site on the Blue Ridge Parkway is in scenic Goshen Creek Gorge, four miles north of Blowing ... http://greatoutdoorprovision.com/2008/08/28/september-mst-workdays/ Blame it on the liquid blue concoction being served at the bar, or blame it on disco. Whatever the excuse, OIWC’s Polly-Esther Party at Pierpont Place Aug. 9 was one mind-blowing experience with hundreds of industry folks boogying down. http://www.snewsnet.com/cgi-bin/snews/12740.html Ask any Rock/Creek employee what their top reasons are for working at Rock/Creek and it is likely that they will mention the flexible scheduling that allows us to take extended backcounty and trips abroad. The owners and managers not only permit us to ... http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_employee_honeymoons_on_the_appalachian_trail.html Ask any Rock/Creek employee what their top reasons are for working at Rock/Creek and it is likely that they will mention the flexible scheduling that allows us to take extended backcounty and trips abroad. The owners and managers not only permit us to ... http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_employee_honeymoons_on_the_appalachian_trail.html This Weekend, Massey’s Professional Outfitters will host the world Premiere of a new documentary that highlights the local and independent spirit of New Orleans businesses that were affected by Hurricane Katrina.  Please read the full release below for more information about the movie and the showing. NEW ORLEANS, LA, August ... http://grassrootsoutdoors.com/index.php/grassroots-events/masseys-outfitters-hosts-world-premiere-of-independent-america-rising-from-ruins/2008/ The fight to dam Patagonia is escalating. As the namesake of our company, the South American region of Patagonia continues to be a powerful inspiration for our business and for us personally. It truly is one of the world’s last unspoiled natural treasures—wild, vast and rich in its unique attributes ... http://masseysblog.com/blog/index.php/2008/08/27/let-patagonias-rivers-run/