US Outdoor Companies are backing Kerry
In a letter to the American Citizens from Lee Fromson, GM of Cascade Designs, and 31 additional outdoor company managers, they came out with their endorsement for Senator Kerry. They agreed to jointly support Kerry because he shares their environmental values. With Kerry running the country they believe it allows all of us in the outdoor industry to remain competitive and protect our businesses. The letter was also signed by the following head honchos:
Peter Bragden, Vice President Columbia Sportswear – Michael Crooke, CEO Patagonia – Tim Leatherman, President Leatherman Tool Group – Roody Rasmussen, CEO Petzl – Dunham Gooding, President American Alpine Institute – Paul Fish, President Mountain Gear – Peter Metcalf, CEO Black Diamond – Steve Barker, CEO Eagle Creek Travel Gear – Mike Wallenfels, Vice President Mountain Hardware – Tony Post, President Vibram
My thoughts? Kudos to those higher ups willing to stand up for the environment and take a stand against those unwilling to protect it. It is where all of us hike, camp, ski, run, bike, board, skate, climb, paddle and find our peace. To quote Edward Abbey “Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” I know, I know, but environmental issues get me a bit fired up.
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posted by Anonymous @ 9:22 AM
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60% off backcountrystore's staff have left in a matter of 6 months becasue of the way jim holland, john breeze and jeff carter treat the staff and lack of pay rises even though they can build new houses the staff that made them at the beginning are left wondering about more pay.
In Park City and Heber City and now Salt Lake they have that repution and nobody wants to work there and so they are struggling to find gear experts, instead they have been highing high school kids as experts - I know I will not shop there after hearing this from a number of people now.
10/15/2004 8:36 PM
OUCH!!
Man I’m new to the backcountry site, and was finding it appealing until I saw this post. I’m having a tough time wanting to continue supporting this site based upon this post. I want to know if it’s really true? I guess its time to look into this claim.
10/18/2004 4:06 PM
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