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In our inbox... Sherpa Adventure Gear Creates Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund on Crowdrise 100% of initial $30,000 goal will support immediate aid in remote villages KENT, WASHINGTON, USA and KATHMANDU, NEPAL—April 28, 2015— Kathmandu-based outdoor apparel manufacturer Sherpa Adventure Gear has created an earthquake relief fund called “Help Sherpas Help Nepal” to support aid to remote villages affected by the disaster.  The fundraising appeal is on Crowdrise at https://www.crowdrise.com/helpsherpashelpnepal. The company has committed to initially raising $30,000 through the campaign and 100% of the money raised will be dedicated to direct relief efforts thru Sherpa Adventure Gear’s existing network in villages, where the company underwrites the education of Sherpa children through its charitable Paldorje Education Fund.  In a letter from Kathmandu announcing the fundraising effort, the Tashi Sherpa, founder and CEO of Sherpa Adventure Gear, wrote:  Dear ...

 OR/SLC The outdoor community is a world community  -as adventurists and tourists. Naturally, apparel/gear makers embrace other cultures (or their own) for design cues… PART 12 ETHNIC PRINTS: Sherpa Adventure Gear 's hand woven scarfs wonderfully fuse warmth, hand crafted quality and beautiful designs-unique to its Nepal locale. $35 FROM Dakine ... Mako print-has the shark fins ---in a ikat pattern the retro style backpack-massive storage with many zippered outer pockets... inner compartment-double as travel pack Cannery Row 10L 600 D polyester PU suede insulated cooler pack, mesh interior pocket, 2 hip pockets $45 Demo Day was so fun thanks to the great techy made- SUPs by Starboard -This Atlas Extra board-is a stable cruiser with the brand's pioneering use of moulded wood technology (since 1994) -light+strong in the mix of this incredibly technically advanced floater. Tiki symbol -from New Caledonia "...  stemmi...

Part 8 Nautical references are always part of summery efforts for fashion labels. FREEWATER S- Mimi-(lower) cotton canvas upper , jute wrap slip on with that comfy super pillow insole, vegan-water based glue, elastic fit for ez on/off In the Outdoors World-the marine - navy references aren't as widespread but the salute to sartorial sailors…in footwear and apparel  are fresh S/S 2015 standouts in several collections…especially adrift amongst a sea of earth tones. LOVEBOAT JUTE the crafty trim contrasts well with this boat shoe style, cotton canvas upper , jute wrap slip on with that comfy super pillow insole, vegan-water based glue, elastic fit for ez on/off Helly Hansen 's DNA is technical wear- sailing race attire. Lifestyle attire though is terrific and blessed with performance features-this women's LYNESS COAT rainwear-waterproof , windproof and breathable , fully seam sealed -lined hood, front center storm flap+ snap buttons, quick dry lining $160 ...