August 21, 2008
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August 8, 2008
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Limited Edition Chaco Sandals !
Limited Edition Z/2 Sandals from Chaco.
$20 of your purchase goes directly to access.
Check it out today >
If you’ve been waiting to pick up a backpack for school, a day pack for those Fall hikes, or even a large travel or backpacking pack, now’s the time! Now until August 14, 2008, RockCreek.com is offering our entire line of backpacks and bags at 15-30% off. We have the highest-quality packs available to keep you comfortable no matter how many books you have to lug around or how long you’ll be in the backcountry. RockCreek stocks only the highest-quality packs from brands like The North Face, Deuter, Dakine, Arc’Teryx, Marmot, Gregory, and CamelBak.
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August 1, 2008
20% Off Chacos Through August 2nd
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donate shoes, get 20% off Chacos Rock/Creek and Chaco invite you to swap your old (but clean) shoes, sport sandals or boots for a 20% discount on new Chaco Sandals. We’ll donate your old shoes to those in need and keep them out of landfills. how to give back… 1) Use coupon code “CHACORECYCLE08” |
The original value of your donated shoes should be roughly equivalent to that of your new pair of Chacos. Coupon does not apply to Chacos already on sale, but we’d still love to have your shoes to send.
where will my donated shoes go?
Footwear donated from the 2008 campaign will support the elimination of Hookworm anemia in Sub-Saharan African villages.
It has been estimated that as many as 1 in 3 people in Sub-Saharan Africa are affected by Hookworm anemia. The hookworm, a soil-born parasite, enters through bare feet and resides in the small intestine of its host. Within the intestine the hookworm feeds off its host supply. If the parasitic condition is left untreated, severe anemia and malnutrition will result. The condition will slowly advance until a blood transfusion becomes necessary for the infective individual’s survival.
In developing nations the cost of transfusion is often prohibitive and risky. Prevention, through the use of protective footwear, has been proven to prevent hookworm anemia.
Through the 2007 Chaco recycling program an entire village in Uganda was outfitted with shoes—a simple solution that completely eliminated hookworm anemia in the village.
In previous years the program has also supported communities in India and Nepal. Chaco’s program has also impacted communities closer to home. After hurricane Rita devastated the Gulf Coast region in September 2005, Chaco and participating retailers collected over 400 pairs of recycled footwear to distribute to displaced hurricane victims in affected areas of Louisiana.
Thanks to all those who donated to the 2007 program. This was our best year so far, with well over 100 pair of shoes recycled.
Please Send Your Donated Shoes to:
Rock/Creek
CHACO RECYCLE PROGRAM
4250 Benton Drive, Suite D
Chattanooga, TN 37406
1-888-707-6709
info@rockcreek.com
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July 18, 2008
Chaco and Rock/Creek Partner in Footwear Recycling Program. Donations to Support Developing Countries.
Take a step against poverty. Trade in your old but usable clean shoes for a 20% discount on a new pair of Chaco footwear. Your trade becomes a donation as Rock/Creek and Chaco will send the shoes to third-world communities in need. The shoes can be donated online or in any of Rock/Creek's Chattanooga, TN stores. Customers can donate any brand or model of shoe, as long as it is a clean, usable, and well constructed piece of footwear. Online instructions for donation can be found on Rock/Creek's Chaco Donation page. The program will begin on July 18th and continues until August 2nd.
This year marks the forth consecutive year of Chaco's recycling campaign. Since the start of the program in 2004, Chaco and the company's recycling program partners have distributed nearly 15,000 pairs of sandals to poverty stricken areas of the globe. Rock/Creek joined the recycling partnership in 2005 and since then the store's loyal customers have donated more than 320 pairs of old shoes. This support makes Rock/Creek one of Chaco's top donating partners.
"We're pleased that Rock/Creek will again apply their passion and commitment to our recycled shoe promotion. Our joint effort to provide shoes to those in need can and has made a difference to thousands of people." said Ann Ellinger, Sr. Marketing Coordinator for Chaco.
SHOES SAVE LIVES
Footwear donated from the 2008 campaign will support the elimination of Hookworm anemia in Sub-Saharan African villages. It has been estimated that as many as 1 in 3 people in Sub-Saharan Africa are affected by Hookworm anemia. The hookworm, a soil-born parasite, enters through bare feet and resides in the small intestine of its host. If the parasitic condition is left untreated, severe anemia and malnutrition will result. The condition will slowly advance until a blood transfusion becomes necessary for the infective individual's survival. In developing nations the cost of transfusion is often prohibitive and risky. Prevention, through the use of protective footwear, has been proven to prevent hookworm anemia. Through the 2007 Chaco recycling program an entire village in Uganda was outfitted with shoes--a simple solution that completely eliminated hookworm anemia in the village.
In previous years the program has supported communities in India and Nepal. Chaco's program has also impacted communities closer to home. After Hurricane Rita devastated the Gulf Coast region in September 2005, Chaco and participating retailers collected over 400 pairs of footwear and distributed them to displaced hurricane victims in affected areas of Louisiana.
"Sustainability typically is defined as the long term balance between the environment, the economy and the needs of society. By offering customers the ability to recycle old footwear through donations to developing countries, and purchase a new pair of shoes at a discounted price, the program touches on all three corners of sustainability. This is certainly a model program for all companies considering sustainability initiatives," said Brad McAllister, Sustainability Adviser for Rock/Creek.
Rock/Creek and Chaco have partnered several times in the past on business oriented sustainability initiatives. In April, Rock/Creek was approached by Chaco and the Arbor Day Foundation to run a special tree planting campaign. During National Arbor Day weekend, a tree was donated for every pair of Chaco sandals purchased at Rock/Creek. Over 300 trees were planted through the partnership. The promotion, dubbed "Buy One, Get One Tree," ultimately supported the planting of over 800 trees.
Additionally, Rock/Creek and Chaco are currently offering limited edition Chaco Z2 sandals. $20 from the purchase of each sandal supports low impact, responsible climbing access through donation to the Southeast Climbers Coalition (SCC). To date, the sandal purchase program has raised over $20,000 for climbing access, including a $10,000 donation to the SCC in 2007. The limited edition sandals can be purchased at any one of Rock/Creek's Chattanooga stores or online. More information on the limited edition Chaco sandals can be found online at Rock/Creek.com
About Rock/Creek:
Rock/Creek, member of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, is an independent specialty outdoor retailer with over two decades of experience in the Southeast. Along with its online shops, RockCreek.com and ClimbingGear.com, Rock/Creek provides quality outdoor clothing and gear for a host of activities including kayaking, rock climbing, camping, hiking, trail running, and adventure racing. Rock/Creek is committed to making a positive impact on the environment. For this reason, it uses outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship and to improve public access to the backcountry. Rock/Creek supports worthy nonprofits such as the Southeastern Climbers' Coalition and the Wilderness Trail Running Association.
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July 7, 2008
Limited Edition Chaco Z2 Benefits Climbing Access
Limited Edition Chaco Z/2 Sandals Now Available!
$20 of each purchase goes to help secure access to climbing areas in the Southeast. To date, over $20,000 has
been raised, including $10,000 from last year’s program.
This year’s Chacos are available in two colors: Espresso for men and Blue Ridge for women. They have gone on sale and are currently in stock at Rock/Creek locations in Chattanooga and online.
| Shop Women’s > Chaco Sandals Z/2 Limited Edition Unaweep Performance Sandals + Free Shipping $84.95 |
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“I’ve never worked with a retailer more focused on the conservation and preservation of natural space. Rather than talk about what needs to be done, Rock/Creek puts their money where their mouth is and accomplishes amazing things”
-Brian Scranton, Director of Marketing for Chaco Footwear
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June 25, 2008
Rock/Creek Raises Money for Access with Chaco Z/2's & Marmot Driclime Jackets
Building on three previously successful campaigns, Rock/Creek and Chaco will donate $20 to Southeastern climbing access for every pair of Limited Edition Chaco Z/2 sandals sold at any Rock/Creek store or online at www.rockcreek.com.
"I've never worked with a retailer more focused on the conservation and preservation of natural space. Rather than talk about what needs to be done, Rock/Creek puts their money where their mouth is and accomplishes amazing things," said Brian Scranton, Director of Marketing for Chaco Footwear. To date, the sandal purchase program has raised over $20,000 for climbing access, including a $10,000 donation to the Southeastern Climbers Coalition (SCC) in 2007. The 2007 campaign was unexpectedly successful; ultimately three different versions of the sandal were released to meet demand. This year, Rock/Creek and Chaco hope to better last year's unprecedented success. The generated proceeds will again be donated directly the the SCC's efforts to protect climbing access in the southeast.
The initial 2004 campaign raised $3,000 toward the purchase of Laurel Knob, a multi-pitch granite dome in North Carolina. Proceeds from 2005, a total of $8,000, went to closing the note on the Boat Rock bouldering area. Located within Atlanta city limits, Boat Rock provides daily recreational activity for many of Atlanta's urban residents. The area was threatened by development until the SCC purchase was made possible by concerned climbers along with corporate sponsors like Rock/Creek and Chaco.
This year's Chacos are available in two colors: Espresso for men and Blue Ridge for women. They have gone on sale and are currently in stock at Rock/Creek locations in Chattanooga and online at http://www.rockcreek.com/chacos/limited-edition.asp
Rock/Creek and Chaco have a long history of cooperative support for outdoor recreation and conservation. In April, Rock/Creek was approached by Chaco and the Arbor Day Foundation to run a special tree planting campaign. During National Arbor Day weekend, a tree was donated for every pair of Chaco sandals purchased at Rock/Creek. Over 300 trees were planted through Rock/Creek. The promotion, dubbed "Buy One, Get One Tree," ultimately supported the planting of over 800 trees.
This year, Rock/Creek will expand their Triple Crown program to include a Marmot jacket with proceeds benefiting the Triple Crown. The jacket, Marmot's popular DriClime Windshirt, will be embroidered on the sleeve with the Triple Crown Bouldering Series logo and will be offered online at a special price. Like the special edition Chaco Z/2 sandals, a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Southeastern Climbers Coalition.
"At the 2007 Triple Crown Bouldering series we offered these jackets to the judges and raffled off a handful" said Chad Wykle, co-founder of the Triple Crown Bouldering series, former Rock/Creek employee, and current Chaco regional rep. 
"They were immensely popular and many people came up to me after the event asking where they could get one. We figured this was reason enough to test the waters and offer the product to Rock/Creek's loyal customers and create revenue for climbing access"
Only 65 of the jackets are available and in-stock at Rock/Creek's Chattanooga stores. They can be purchased online at http://www.rockcreek.com/marmot/driclime-windshirt.asp. The jacket will be available in four colors; lead/flint or stellar blue/tempest for men and black or blue sky/celestial for women.
About the Triple Crown Bouldering Series:
The Triple Crown Bouldering Series consists of events on the first weekend of October, November, and December. The series begins at Hound Ears in Boone, North Carolina. In November, the series will move to Horse Pens 40 in Steele Alabama. The finale will take place at Stone Fort (formally Little Rock City), Chattanooga, TN. More information about the series can be found at http://www.triplecrownbouldering.org/
About Rock/Creek:
Rock/Creek, member of the Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, is an independent specialty outdoor retailer with over two decades of experience in the Southeast. Along with its online shops, RockCreek.com and ClimbingGear.com, Rock/Creek provides quality outdoor clothing and gear for a host of activities including kayaking, rock climbing, camping, hiking, trail running, and adventure racing. Rock/Creek is committed to making a positive impact on the environment. For this reason, it uses outdoor retail as a platform to encourage outdoor recreation and environmental stewardship and to improve public access to the backcountry. Rock/Creek supports worthy nonprofits such as the Southeastern Climbers' Coalition and the Wilderness Trail Running Association.
Rock/Creek and Keen Donate $4,000 for City of Chattanooga Kayak Purchases after Fire
Rock/Creek and Patagonia announce $3100 Grant for LuLa Lake Land Trust
$3300 Raised for the Boonies at 2nd Annual Scenic City Marathon Presented By Rock/Creek and Vasque
Join Rock/Creek And The AHS for National Trails Day June 7 2008
$20,000 Raised For Access At 2007 Triple Crown Bouldering Series
Rock/Creek and Local Outdoor Enthusiasts Improve Sunset Park
$4000 Raised At Rock/Creek Stump Jump
Recycle Your Old Rope
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June 18, 2008
Introducing Lowe Alpine Packs
Rock/Creek's online merchandiser, Meesh Smith, talks about a new product line for us, Lowe Alpine. She points out a few of the pioneering innovations from Lowe and mentions a great free gift currently available with Lowe Alpine packs:
Rock/Creek recently decided to bring into our store, the well established and respected Lowe Alpine backpacks. Lowe Alpine has been around as a company since 1967, and started in the Colorado-based shed of well acclaimed climber/mountaineer Greg Lowe. Through innovative, internal frame design ideas that stemmed from Greg and his two brother's experiences, Lowe Alpine packs quickly became an international necessity. Compression straps, stabilizers, plastic buckles and length-adjustable backs are all now considered industry standards, but were first introduced by Lowe Alpine.
With tons of different packs to choose from, the Lowe Alpine line-up consists of day packs that provide ventilation and have padded hipbelts, to high capacity packs that can offer unique fabrics for waterproofness and incredible durability.
One of the top favorite packs is the classic Contour 60+10 Hyperlite backpack. Made with the minimalist design in mind, the Contour is sleek, holds 4300 cu. in. and weighs a mere 1 lb. 11 oz! With plenty of organizational options and a back panel that provides you with plenty of support and comfort while hauling heavy loads over multiple days, the Contour will quickly become the pack of choice for ultra lightweight packing or just long weekend trips.
For me personally as a woman, the TFX Cerro Torre ND 55+15 Backpack is a perfect fit for my size and with Lowe Alpine's attention to detail regarding women's packs, I can carry heavy loads without fatiguing too quickly. Lowe Alpine women's packs are different than others, mostly because they spent the time to research and found two key differences between the way men and women carry packs and weight. First off, men carry loads concentrated high on their back, creating a higher center of gravity, and women carry weight closer to their lower backs. They also found that women prefer to organize their packs differently, so they created women's packs with more creative pockets and organizational systems both internally and externally.
Lowe Alpine continues to innovate, creating packs that specifically fit certain styles of outdoor use. They are also extremely sensitive to gender differences and provide the most support for the heaviest of loads.
Right now Rock/Creek is offering a FREE waterbottle pocket when you purchase any Lowe Alpine pack that is priced above 99$. This bottle pocket slides right onto your hipbelt and will fit any type of water bottle for fast and easy to reach hydration. These packs are awesome and if you haven't looked at them or even heard of them, now is the time to do so.
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May 28, 2008
Boat Sale 'till June 1st!
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May 19, 2008
Free Sock w/ The North Face Footwear Purchase
While supplies last, Rock/Creek and The North Face are offering a Free sock with your footwear purchase. Stop by and get yours today!
Check out our selection of trail running shoes from The North Face >
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May 12, 2008
Free Footprint w/ Mountain Hardwear Tents in May!
Get a Free Footprint w/ Mountain Hardwear Tents in May! Stop by RockCreek.com today for a rare deal. As you probably know, a footprint (aka "ground sheet" or "ground cloth" depending on where you live) makes your camping experience easier because the tarp is exactly the size of the bottom of your tent. You don't have to worry about a tarp sticking out from under the tent floor and collecting water. These footprints are manufactured to the exact specs of the bottom of the tent. This deal can save you up to $50 depending on which tent you choose, and it runs while supplies last, so don't waste time!
Shop for Mountain Hardwear Tents at RockCreek.com >
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May 7, 2008
Five Ten Savant Multi-Sport Shoe in Stock Now
Rock/Creek has the new Five Ten Savant multi-sport shoe in stock now! Check it out:
The Savant Multi-Sport Shoe by Five Ten is a true, all purpose shoe for any type of adventure you decide to go on. The Savant is a versatile shoe that provides all day comfort with its highly breathable, quick drying and fast draining synthetic uppers that repel pebbles and debris while you move. A super solid compression molded EVA midsole and TPU plate provides awesome protection for the bottom of your feet from sharp roots, rocks, and gives you stability on uneven terrain or tough portages.
The Savant has also become a favorite of the elite athletes that take part in freerunning or the less acrobatic sport, parkour. With its amazing Stealth co-molded C4/S1 rubber you get a performance enhancing rubber that allows you to stick like no other shoe can, giving you confidence to do that thief vault or barrel roll.
Great shoes for warm weather hiking, river crossings, freerunning, portages and any place where you need incredible support, protection, versatility and traction.
For a limited time, Rock/Creek is offering the Savant at a discounted price for anyone who buys them early!
Check out the Men's Five Ten Savant Multi-Sport Shoe >
Check out the Women's Five Ten Savant Multi-Sport Shoe >
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April 8, 2008
Fresh Spring Gear, Shoes, Clothing + Chaco Gift w/ Purchase
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March 24, 2008
Special Offers & New Spring Styles
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March 20, 2008
Free Chaco Mug w/ Purchase
We just launched a new promo where you can get a free Chaco & Rock/Creek custom mug with any regularly-priced pair of Chaco sandals or shoes. Come check it out, the mugs are pretty cool. They're plastic with an insert that you can see from outside and inside the mug.
Our friend Jim Horton designed them, and the inside highlights different areas where Chaco & Rock/Creek have partnered to raise money and awareness for access and environmental issues over the years.
Shop for Chaco Shoes & Sandals at Rock/Creek >
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March 6, 2008
Spring Patagonia in Stock! Hundreds of New Styles
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February 20, 2008
Winter Sale is On! Save Big.
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January 7, 2008
Winter Sale - One Day Left
There's only one day left to save at Rock/Creek's winter sale. The sale ends 1/8/08 at midnight, so stop by now. There's also a coupon on the sale page for 15% off anything you find that's not on sale. Didn't get exactly what you were looking for this holiday season? No worries, come and get it now and save some money while you're at it.
Shop for The North Face on Sale >
Shop for Patagonia on Sale >
Shop Marmot on Sale >
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Shop Long Underwear on Sale >
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November 5, 2007
Mountain Hardwear Sale! Save 10-25%
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