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PUBLIC MEETING WEDS 2/2/11: MT RAINIER CLIMBING FEE INCREASE THIS IS YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO BE HEARD AND GIVE INPUT TO MOUNTAIN RAINIER NATIONAL PARK ABOUT CLIMBING FEE INCREASES! The Park has already held 3 similar public meetings, but only ½ dozen or so people attended each of these meetings! The public comment period was to officially end on 1/31/11, but park officials have graciously agreed to allow one last meeting with the hope that more people will attend and provide input before any decisions about climbing fee increases are made. There is concern that many of you have not even heard about this proposal to increase climbing fees, and many members of the climbing community over the past few months have expressed very passionate views regarding these fees and services. The attendance at these 3 previous public meetings does not seem to reflect the real public interest that exists. Marmot Mountain Works will be hosting this final public meeting regarding the proposed Mount Rainier Climbing Permit Fee Increases next week at their store in Bellevue on Wednesday February 2nd 2011 at 6:30pm. Park officials, including Park Superintendent David Uberuaga, will be in attendance to answer your questions and to take public comments. Please call Marmot Mountain Works @ 425-453-1515 to RSVP and to reserve your spot at the public meeting. Mount Rainier National Park is proposing to increase the cost of a climbing pass from $30 to an amount between $43 and $58. They are also proposing to institute potential annual incremental increases tied to the rate of inflation or some other methodology that tracks actual climbing program costs. Park officials will do a brief presentation outlining current associated climbing program costs as well as describe proposals for the future that involve additional potential increases. Public comments and questions will then be taken following this presentation. More detailed information regarding the current and future proposed program specifics and costs can be found by going to Mount Rainier’s web site www.nps.gov/mora/parkmgmt/climbingfee.htm. WHETHER YOU ARE FOR OR AGAINST THESE FEE INCREASES, PLEASE COME AND ATTEND THIS MEETING AND PROVIDE SOME CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS AND INPUT FOR THE OFFICIALS AT MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK IN CHARGE OF MAKING THESE DECISIONS AND SHOW THE PARK THAT WE ALL DO INDEED CARE ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES! MARMOT MOUNTAIN WORKS 827 BELLEVUE WAY NE BELLEVUE, WA 98004 425-453-1515

We would like to encourage people to use this forum to post their thoughts, views, and opinions in order to engage folks in a pre-meeting discussion with the goals of building awareness and bringing to light all of the different issues surrounding this topic. - I hope to see everyone at the meeting next week! - David May

PUBLIC MEETING WEDS 2/2/11: MT RAINIER CLIMBING FEE INCREASE THIS IS YOUR FINAL CHANCE TO BE HEARD AND GIVE INPUT TO MOUNTAIN RAINIER NATIONAL PARK ABOUT CLIMBING FEE INCREASES! The Park has already held 3 similar public meetings, but only ½ dozen or so people attended each of these meetings! The public comment period was to officially end on 1/31/11, but park officials have graciously agreed to allow one last meeting with the hope that more people will attend and provide input before any decisions about climbing fee increases are made. There is concern that many of you have not even heard about this proposal to increase climbing fees, and many members of the climbing community over the past few months have expressed very passionate views regarding these fees and services. The attendance at these 3 previous public meetings does not seem to reflect the real public interest that exists. Marmot Mountain Works will be hosting this final public meeting regarding the proposed Mount Rainier Climbing Permit Fee Increases next week at their store in Bellevue on Wednesday February 2nd 2011 at 6:30pm. Park officials, including Park Superintendent David Uberuaga, will be in attendance to answer your questions and to take public comments. Please call Marmot Mountain Works @ 425-453-1515 to RSVP and to reserve your spot at the public meeting. Mount Rainier National Park is proposing to increase the cost of a climbing pass from $30 to an amount between $43 and $58. They are also proposing to institute potential annual incremental increases tied to the rate of inflation or some other methodology that tracks actual climbing program costs. Park officials will do a brief presentation outlining current associated climbing program costs as well as describe proposals for the future that involve additional potential increases. Public comments and questions will then be taken following this presentation. More detailed information regarding the current and future proposed program specifics and costs can be found by going to Mount Rainier’s web site www.nps.gov/mora/parkmgmt/climbingfee.htm. WHETHER YOU ARE FOR OR AGAINST THESE FEE INCREASES, PLEASE COME AND ATTEND THIS MEETING AND PROVIDE SOME CONSTRUCTIVE COMMENTS AND INPUT FOR THE OFFICIALS AT MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK IN CHARGE OF MAKING THESE DECISIONS AND SHOW THE PARK THAT WE ALL DO INDEED CARE ABOUT THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES! MARMOT MOUNTAIN WORKS 827 BELLEVUE WAY NE BELLEVUE, WA 98004 425-453-1515

We already have more folks signed up for the demo this year right now than we did last year. However, due to the expanded format, there are still some more spots left available if you are thinking about signing up at the last minute! Looking forward to seeing everyone up at the demo - David

The Ski Demo is now just a little over a week away and sign-ups have been coming in fast. If you are interested in attending, please be reminded that advance RSVP sign-ups are required. Last year we had to turn away over 100 people that were interested in signing up in the last few days before the demo, so now is the time to sign up! - David

Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue presents an Alpine Touring/Randonnee and Telemark Ski Gear Demo Night to be held on Wednesday January 5th 2011 at The Summit at Snoqualmie. The demo will be held at the Summit West ski area from 4pm until 9pm (Subject to snow conditions). This will most likely be the only event of this kind in our region this winter. Many of the equipment manufacturers’ representatives will be in attendance with their fleets of demo gear for you to try out. Marmot Mountain Works will also make available the majority of their store's demo gear. A broad assortment of equipment will be available including gear from Black Diamond, Dynafit, K2, Scarpa, G3, Rossignol, and Garmont. This demo will include both skis and boots to try. Please bring your own alpine touring/randonnee boots, telemark boots, and/or alpine downhill ski boots/poles and your own skis if you have them in order to maximize your options and enjoyment. The use of the demo gear will be free of charge, but you will need to purchase your own lift ticket and you will need to bring a driver’s license and a credit card to sign up for the demo. This demo is open to adult skiers; no kid's size equipment will be available. Please also be aware that if you have a very small or a very big boot size (i.e Mondo size 22 or 32), then there may not be any skis available with bindings that will fit your boots…sorry. R.S.V.P. is required again this year for the ski demo due to increasing interest and attendance at recent events combined with the fixed number of demo skis available. Please indicate if you will be trying A.T. or Telemark equipment when you sign up. There will be approximately 90 pairs of A.T. skis and 40 pairs of Telemark skis available for attendees to try, but all skis will be on a first come / first served basis since this is a free demo. There will also be a limited amount of NTN ski equipment to try. We ask that you please limit your testing to 2 runs per pair of skis in order to allow everyone to have the opportunity to try as many different skis as possible! In an effort to accommodate more people than last year, the demo sign-ups will be split into 2 different session times: 4pm to 6:30pm, or 6pm to 9pm You will be required to sign up for one session OR the other. People signing up for the 6pm-9pm session may be able to try skis before 6pm if they arrive earlier as long as there are still skis available to try, but do not count on it. People signing up for the 4pm-6:30pm session will need to have all equipment back to the demo area no later than 6:30pm, no exceptions. This demo is for retail customers only. Please, no retail store employees or industry professionals. Sign-ups may be limited, so don’t wait until the last minute. Sign up now! For more information and to R.S.V.P., please call Marmot Mountain Works @ 425-453-1515. - We hope to see everyone on the slopes! – Marmot Mountain Works 827 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004

There have been a few people calling and asking about what time the Dynafit Representatives will be on hand at the store in person to answer questions. They should be at the store around 4pm or so today. So come on by any time after that with whatever questions that you might have for them. - See everyone tonight! - David May

There have been a few people calling and asking about what time the Dynafit Representatives will be on hand at the store in person to answer questions. They should be at the store around 4pm or so today. So come on by any time after that with whatever questions that you might have for them. - See everyone tonight! - David May

We have had a number of people asking about the Avalanche Classes. Just wanted to let everyone know that the owner of Ridge Explorations, Don Langlois, will be available at the store in the evening for this event to answer questions regarding Avalanche Safety classes as well as any other related questions that folks might have. Please RSVP for the Happy Hour and slideshow if you have not already, so that we know how many beverages to have available as well as how many chairs that we will need for the show. - Cheers, David May

We have had a number of people asking about the Avalanche Classes. Just wanted to let everyone know that the owner of Ridge Explorations, Don Langlois, will be available at the store in the evening for this event to answer questions regarding Avalanche Safety classes as well as any other related questions that folks might have. Please RSVP for the Happy Hour and slideshow if you have not already, so that we know how many beverages to have available as well as how many chairs that we will need for the show. - Cheers, David May

Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue and Backpacker’s Supply in Tacoma present an Alpine Touring/Randonnee and Telemark Ski Gear Demo Night to be held on Wednesday January 6th 2010 at The Summit at Snoqualmie. The demo will be held at the Summit West ski area from 4pm until 9pm (Subject to snow conditions). This will most likely be the only event of this kind in our region this winter. Many of the equipment manufacturers’ representatives will be in attendance with their fleets of demo gear for you to try out. Marmot Mountain Works will also make available the majority of their store's demo gear. A broad assortment of equipment will be available including gear from Black Diamond, Dynafit, K2, Scarpa, G3, and Garmont. Please bring your own alpine touring/randonnee boots, telemark boots, and/or alpine downhill ski boots/poles and your own skis if you have them in order to maximize your options and enjoyment. The use of the demo gear will be free of charge, but you will need to purchase your own lift ticket and you will need to bring a driver’s license and a credit card to sign up for the demo. This demo is open to adult skiers; no kid's size equipment will be available. Please also be aware that if you have a very small or a very big boot size (i.e Mondo size 22 or 32), then there may not be any skis available with bindings that will fit your boots…sorry. R.S.V.P. is required this year for the ski demo due to increasing interest and attendance at recent events combined with the fixed number of demo skis available. There will be approximately 80-90 pairs of skis available for attendees to try, but all skis will be on a first come / first served basis since this is a free demo. We ask that you please limit your testing to 2 runs per pair of skis in order to allow everyone to have the opportunity to try as many different skis as possible! Sign-ups may be limited, so don’t wait until the last minute. Sign up now! For more information and to R.S.V.P., please call Marmot Mountain Works @ 425-453-1515. - We hope to see everyone on the slopes! –

Marmot Mountain Works in Bellevue and Backpacker’s Supply in Tacoma present an Alpine Touring/Randonnee and Telemark Ski Gear Demo Night to be held on Wednesday January 14th 2009 at The Summit at Snoqualmie. The demo will be held at the Summit West ski area from 4pm until 9pm (Subject to snow conditions). This will most likely be the only event of this kind in our region this winter. Many of the equipment manufacturers’ representatives will be in attendance with their fleets of demo gear for you to try out. Marmot Mountain Works will also make available the majority of their store's demo gear. A broad assortment of equipment will be available including gear from Black Diamond, Atomic, Ski Trab, Dynafit, K2, Volkl, Scarpa, and Garmont. Please bring your own alpine touring/randonnee boots, telemark boots, and/or alpine downhill ski boots and poles if you have them in order to maximize your options and enjoyment. The use of the demo gear will be free of charge, but you will need to purchase your own lift ticket and you will need to bring a driver’s license to sign up for the demo. This demo is open to adult skiers; no kid's size equipment will be available. Please also be aware that if you have a very small or a very big boot size (i.e Mondo size 22 or 32), then there may not be any skis available with bindings that will fit your boots…sorry. For more information, please call Marmot Mountain Works @ 425-453-1515. - We hope to see everyone on the slopes!

Avalanche Awareness Clinics ~ FREE!! Avalanche instructor and guide Don Langlois presents a must see introductory hour and a half avalanche clinic for skiers, snowboarders, snowshoers, and climbers. Don provides insight into the nature of avalanches and avalanche hazards, differentiating safe from risky terrain, meteorological effects on snowpack stability, and the necessity of self-rescue in the event of an avalanche. Don has 30 years of experience in the field of Avalance Safety. • Tuesday 11/11/08 at 7:00p.m. • Marmot Mountain Works 827 Bellevue Way NE Bellevue, WA 98004 • Please sign-up in person at the store or call 425–453–1515 to reserve your space in the class. • Wednesday 11/19/08 at 7:00p.m. • Backpackers Supply 5206 S. Tacoma Way Tacoma, WA 98409 • Please sign-up in person at the store or call 253–472–4402 to reserve your space in the class.

Marmot Mountain Works' Telemark and Alpine Touring/Randonnee ski demo day will be held on Thursday January 10th 2008 at The Summit at Snoqualmie. The demo will be held at the Summit West ski area from 5pm until 9pm (Subject to snow conditions). This will most likely be the only event of this kind in our region this winter. Many of the manufacturer's representatives will be in attendance with their fleets of demo gear for you to try out...a broad assortment of equipment will be available including gear from Black Diamond, Atomic, G3, Ski Trab, Dynafit, K2, Scarpa, Garmont, as well as the new NTN bindings and boots. Marmot Mountain Works will also make available the majority of their store's demo gear. Please bring your own telemark, randonnee, or alpine downhill ski boots and poles if you have them in order to maximize your options and enjoyment. The use of the demo gear will be free of charge, but you will need to purchase your own lift ticket and you will need to bring a driver’s license to sign up for the demo. This demo is open to adult skiers; no kid's size equipment will be available. For more information, please call Marmot Mountain Works @ 425-453-1515. - We hope to see everyone on the slopes! –

Hi John - Since this Black Diamond binding is a product that is being worked on for possible release next Fall/Winter '06 season, it will not be presented at this demo. However, the current Black Diamond bindings should be represented.