2019 in Review

Newfoundland, Canada - Photo by @jpmullowneyphoto 

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What an incredible year to end off the decade! 2019 was an amazing year for Hillsound thanks to all of YOU! 

Before we head off into the new year, and a whole new decade at that, we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments in 2019. 

1. Launch of FlexSteps at Outdoor Retailer / Snow Show

Whistler, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi

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2. New colours in stores for our FreeSteps6 and Trail Crampons 

Whistler, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi

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3. Hillsound ambassador Heather "Anish" Anderson named National Geographic's "Adventurer of the Year"

Photo by @anishhikes

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4. Launch of BTR on Kickstarter and successfully funding the whole project!

BC, Canada - Photo by @shigetomi

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5. Introducing BTR to the outdoor industry at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market and winning Gear Patrols' Editors' Choice Award 

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6. Overwhelming BTR love after Hillsound's first camp furniture launch 

• Outside Magazine - "Our Favorite Camping Gear at Summer OR"
• Gear Patrol - "We're in Love with the Lightest, Most Packable Camp Stool Ever"
• OR Daily - "Bread and Butter"
• The Voice - "BTR stands for "better than a rock", but that may be an understatement"
• Trail and Ultra Running 

7. FlexSteps featured on Backpacker's "Gear of the Week"

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8. Trail Crampons featured on Backpacker's "Best Crampon Accessories" 

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9. Interacting with friends in the local and international outdoor community

• Sponsoring races like the Valley Vertikiller; 
• Sponsoring events like the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival;
• Sponsoring Vancouver Trails's annual photo contest;
• to name a few!  

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10. Winter trail running isn't going anywhere, and we're right there with you. Be sure to be geared up and stay safe! 

• Gear Patrol's "Best Winter Trail Running Kits"
• Outside's "Best Traction Devices of 2020"

We hope that everyone had an awesome 2019. See you all in the new year!