Mark Bourne

Posted on July 20, 2020July 20, 2020 by itkwpadm

Mark is a renowned mountain runner and stair racer. As a young runner he always enjoyed hills and found them to be his strength in cross country races as a junior. It helped him stamp his mark with a win at the U20 Australian Cross Country Championships on a tough course at Nowra in 2002. So it was a natural transition into mountain running and then stair/tower running, which follows in the footsteps of some great runners from Canberra. The discipline of stair running is growing with mor...

Gill Fowler

Posted on October 17, 2017October 17, 2017 by itkwpadm

Gill completed in her first 24 hour Rogaining event in 2006 and since then she has Rogained socially and competed in State, Australian and World Championships. In 2009 she started trail running regularly around the local Sydney bushland tracks with friends, and since 2010 has been entering trail races of increasing frequency and distance. She says, “the best thing about Rogaining and trail running is the new places I get to explore (and the people I get to meet). As there is always another m...

Scott Hawker

Posted on September 26, 2017October 17, 2017 by itkwpadm

Scotty Hawker is a name that is well known in the ultra running community. Having only been involved in trail and ultra running for a few years he earned an impressive 12th place in the 2014 Ultra Trail World Tour overall rankings. Although fairly new to ultras, sports and running have always played an important part in Scotty’s life. He ran his first marathon at the age of 17 and has competed in triathlon and multisport events, including the New Zealand Duathlon Championships in 2005. Scotty...

Outdoor Research – Swift Cap

Posted on August 23, 2016October 17, 2017 by itkwpadm

OR's most popular HighEx hat, the Swift Cap has sun protection and a full mesh liner crown for superior ventilation in warm weather, while the shaped brim and nylon panels offer serious protection from the sun. FEATURES Fabric Performance: Water-Resistant, Breathable, Lightweight, Wicking, Quick-Drying, TransAction™ Headband, Mesh-Lined Crown, UPF 50+ Design Features: Dark Fabric Under Brim, External Breathable Mesh Panels, Embroidered OR Logo Functional Details: Quick Release Buck...

Outdoor Research – Men’s Echo Tee

Posted on August 23, 2016October 17, 2017 by itkwpadm

Best Athleisure Apparel – Men’s Journal (USA) The AirVent™ fabric of the Echo Tee™ breathes, wicks moisture and dries quickly when you pause to take in the view. Raglan sleeves and flat-seam construction reduce chafing, Polygiene® odour control prevents stink, and UPF 15 protection helps prevent sunburn on warm, clear days. FEATURES Lightweight Quick Drying Wicking UPF 15 Polygiene® Active Odor Control Flat-Seam Construction Raglan Sleeves Small Hip Pocket Bac...

Outdoor Research – Helium II Jacket Men’s

Posted on February 21, 2015November 1, 2017 by itkwpadm

Outdoor Research Helium II is OR's lightest rain jacket at 180 grams. It is very popular with mountain runners and fast and light outdoor enthusiasts. It packs down so small, you'll forget you're carrying it until the storm hits! Compressible to the size of a muesli bar, the Helium II keeps you completely protected from unfriendly weather on the trail but doesn't waste space or add more than a feather's-worth of weight to your pack. Fit: Standard Fit Fabric : Pertex® Shield+, 2.5L, 100% ny...

Posted on February 21, 2015February 6, 2021 by itkwpadm

Outdoor Research® is a source of inspiration for any adventure you want to do with first-class Technical Clothing and Accessories . Based in Seattle since 1981, they are committed to enhancing your experience through innovative materials, purpose-oriented features, and versatile products that are backed by their Infinite Guarantee®. OR relies on real-life testing through its ambassadors, athletes, mountain guides and local adventurers related to the sports that represent the brand: ...