Mountain Hardwear party + Win an Urban Travel Jacket!
March 29, 2010 by karenvitt
Filed under Neat EVENT, Neat WIN
Sure, Mountain Hardwear makes cutting-edge mountaineering and outdoor gear for extreme conditions. But in case you forgot, they also make pretty pieces for gals who simply like to bike and hike. Whichever you prefer (and who says you can’t prefer both!), stop by the downtown Portland store for a big anniversary party and spring collection launch, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, April 11.
To celebrate its second year in Portland, Mountain Hardwear (a subsidiary of local label Columbia Sportswear) will host an evening of discounts, raffle prizes, beverages and treats. Plus, the new spring collection has landed, and you’ll save $20 on purchases of $100 or more during the event. You can also check out the store’s resource center, which is designed to help customers find links to outdoor clubs and organizations, and learn of upcoming events (slide shows, travel speakers, athlete visits, etc.).
But let’s get back to shopping: For Spring 2010, Mountain Hardwear has created a line of active styles with urban flair that travel well because they can dress up or down. “The spring line includes stylish women’s apparel with technical fabrics and advanced construction methods, as well as eco-friendly fabrics (like organic cotton, recycled polyester, and hemp), and performance synthetic/cotton blends,” said Paige Boucher, Mountain Hardwear’s public relations director.
Our own favorites include the versatile La Strada skirt, the supercute Around Townie plaid shorts in a longer, flattering Bermuda style; the Loess tank top, which has a high neckline and built-in shelf bra; and the comfy, cotton knit Tonga dress and skirt, which you can pretty much wear straight from tennis to dinner. We also love the lightweight Urbanite Travel Jacket (right), which is fast becoming a Mountain Hardwear classic. In fact, we love it so much we’ve managed to sweet talk ‘em into a neat giveaway!
Win Mountain Hardwear’s Urbanite Travel Jacket! One lucky Neat Sheet Reader will win a FREE Mountain Hardwear Urbanite Travel Jacket in a pretty, pale shade of grey called Moon Dust (retail value $120). The springy hooded jacket is water repellent outside and lined with a soft, wicking fabric. Pus, it’s got a feminine cut and enough pockets you won’t need to carry a purse. To enter, just send an e-mail with the subject line “MOON DUST” to neatsheet@karenvitt.com or leave a comment on this post. We’ll pick a lucky random winner on Friday, April 30.
Mountain Hardwear
722 S.W. Taylor St.; 503-226-6868
www.mountainhardwear.com
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Oh my goodness, that jacket is so cute! I must have it!
Mountain Hardwear made the best cargo skirt ever last year. You can literally stuff it in your pocket, go running or biking, shake it out, put it on over your workout clothes, & go for coffee.
Cute jackets with lots of pockets? Excellent!
Very cute jacket! Would love to win. I like the “Calm” coloring. So many jackets are too bold, vibrant or neon. The pocket versatility is a def. plus!
What an awesome giveaway! Love love love to be in the Mountains. In-fact my youngest child’s name means dweller on the mountain.
I love this jacket, it looks like the perfect combo of not to hot and bulky + not too light and wimpy.
Love Mountain Hardwear!
Love the cut and color of the jacket. Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
(fingers crossed…)
What a beautiful gray!
I love it! Please enter me.
Love that such great products come from a company born in Portland!
neat jacket, great giveaway!
Looks like it would be great for biking and all those outdoor activities that come with the warming spring weather.
Great jacket! I would definitely wear that.
please enter i would love to own the jacket..so cute!
Super cute! Will have to check out this store next time I shop in Portland! ^.^
I would love to win this jacket!
the jacket is awesome! I would love to win it!
I’ve never been in this store – thought it was more “extreme” than I am but will definitely check it out now. Cute jacket!
LOVE the jacket! So cute!
That jacket looks really cute – sign me up! I wonder if it will fit my broad shoulders and monkey arms …
LOVE he jacket! Loving grey this year:). I feel like I am due to win something soon.
Oh, I would love to rock that jacket!
Wow! This jacket is so perfect for hiking or biking. What a great piece to add to my wardrobe (hint hint)
Me likey!
And it’s in my favorite color! I approve!
Ooooo I need this Moon Dust Jacket for all my biking! Love it and Love The Neat Sheet!
I love this jacket!
Fabulous jacket!
I love the mountain hardware jscket I have now, would love another one too
So snazzy and perfect for the unpredictable northwest weather!!
Love the cut and the color. Please let me win!
I need a new all weather coat. Keep me dry!
YUMMY!
So great! I’d love to sport this jacket!
I’d love to win this jacket! I am a beginner biker and am just starting to get a wardrobe together for my workout gear! This jacket is so cute & stylish!
I have a fun Mountain Hardware jacket that looks like a curly lamb! I love grey.
Just found how neat The Neat Sheet is – neat jacket too!
Congrats on amassing quite a following! Sign me up please.
Love it! Me too!
I would love to win it! I would wear it all over the city rain or shine!
They make the best fitting outdoor/waterproof/shells for smaller ladies, hands down!
Mountain Hardwear has the best gear! Can you get any better than having a jacket that looks great and is totally functional?!? This company is great for gear heads!
I have a summer complexion, so I look great in grey! Lol
Cute jacket!
what a great color! love it!
I NEED this jacket