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		<title>What is the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>clinto</dc:creator>
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GOA Testimonial with Rock/Creek Outfitters from Grassroots Outdoor Alliance on Vimeo.
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		<title>Backpacker Magazine honors the Z55, Jade 50 with ‘best all-around’ pack</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:38:34 +0000</pubDate>
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&#8220;This pack rose to the top of a crowded- and very competitive- category due to its total load transfer, comfort, and conveniently laid-out packbag.&#8221; -Backpacker Magazine, 2010 Gear Guide


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		<title>MH Products Mentioned in Backpacker 2010 Gear Guide</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:19:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Hardwear Sessions</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Mountain Hardwear earned several positive category distinctions in the Backpacker 2010 Gear Guide which is a valuable source for serious mountaineers, campers, day backpackers and hikers. Visit Backpacker online, Backpacker.com Tough Stuff is a new category in the issue.The editors...<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "MH Products Mentioned in Backpacker 2010 Gear Guide", url: "http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HardwearSessions/~3/Ln3tTGUzWzA/mh_products_mentioned_in_backp.html" });</script>]]></description>
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		<title>Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiking Slide Show Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:53:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lin Peterson</dc:creator>
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Come on out and enjoy a slideshow and  question &#38; answer session  about thru-hiking the 2,175 mile Appalachian Trail.  John Pugh spent six months on the AT, and has over 6,000 miles of long-distance  backpacking and paddling experience. His trips include hiking the Appalachian Trail (2000), paddling the Mississippi River (2005), Cape Fear River [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiking Slide Show Tour", url: "http://greatoutdoorprovision.com/2010/02/22/appalachian-trail-thru-hiking-slide-show-tour/" });</script>]]></description>
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		<title>Midwest Mountaineering Owner, Rod Johnson, Visits Lowa Factory</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:09:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>roanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Midwest Mountaineering owner, Rod Johnson, visited the Lowa boot factory near Munich, Germany while at the international trade show, ISPO. The trip to Europe was a result of Midwest Mountaineering winning the SNEWS/Backpacker Retailer of the Year Best-in-Class award for community involvement.
 
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		<title>Rock/Creek Named Top 25 Outdoor Retailer</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:30:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>racheltucker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rock/Creek once again made the list of the Top 25 Outdoor Retailer by SGB &#38; Outdoor Business Magazine. This marks our third year in a row on the list. The honor recognizes our unique position in the outdoor industry. The...<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Rock/Creek Named Top 25 Outdoor Retailer", url: "http://blog.rockcreek.com/archives/rockcreek_named_top_25_outdoor_retailer.html" });</script>]]></description>
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		<title>SNEWS and Backpacker name Great Outdoor Provision Co. as 2010 RETAILER OF THE YEAR WINNER for CONSERVATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Chuck Millsaps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Raleigh, NC, January 28, 2010 – SNEWS and Backpacker honored Great Outdoor Provision Co. as the recipient of the 2010 Retailer of the Year Award for Conservation, a recognition given annually to the outdoor retailer who embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship and who serves as visionary for the outdoor market in the area of conservation.
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		<title>Eagle Creek Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>roanne</dc:creator>
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is proud to announce  a vendor partnership with Eagle Creek Travel Gear.   


With it&#8217;s long history in the industry and new leadership, Eagle Creek is a welcome addition to our group. We are excited to be working with Michael Millenacker and his team at Eagle Creek. Their devotion to outdoor specialty retail is clearly [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Eagle Creek Joins Grassroots Outdoor Alliance!", url: "http://grassrootsoutdoors.com/index.php/uncategorized/eagle-creek-joins-grassropots-outdoor-alliance/2010/" });</script>]]></description>
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		<title>Midwest Mountaineering named 2010 Retailer of the Year!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 13:57:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>roanne</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[2010 SNEWS® / Backpacker Retailer of the Year awards were presented at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market during an after-show gathering at the Red Door on Jan. 21. Rod Johnson, president of Midwest Mountaineering, in Minneapolis, Minn., was all smiles as he accepted the award for the overall 2010 Retailer of the Year (see image to [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Midwest Mountaineering named 2010 Retailer of the Year!", url: "http://grassrootsoutdoors.com/index.php/uncategorized/midwest-mountaineering-named-2010-retailer-of-the-year/2010/" });</script>]]></description>
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		<title>Grassroots Outdoors Alliance welcomes Peregrine Outfitters as a Vendor Partner</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Jan 2010 22:51:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>roanne</dc:creator>
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Grassroots Outdoor Alliance Welcomes Peregrine Outfitters as a Vendor Partner
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance is proud to announce  another new vendor partner, Peregrine Outfitters.   
Peregrine Outfitters is a wholesale distributor supplying outdoor retailers worldwide with over 6000 outdoor accessories, equipment and books. Peregrine stocks products from hundreds of manufacturers and publishers to make business easier and more profitable. Peregrine is consistently [...]<script type="text/javascript">SHARETHIS.addEntry({ title: "Grassroots Outdoors Alliance welcomes Peregrine Outfitters as a Vendor Partner", url: "http://grassrootsoutdoors.com/index.php/uncategorized/12256/2010/" });</script>]]></description>
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