Plus: Salomon Shift Binding, Highline Info Session recap, paddle-specific gloves and more.
Welcome to the Bogong Newsletter
Welcome to the Bogong Newsletter
In this issue of the Bogong Newsletter: Final ticket release for Dawn Wall climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson's in-store visit later this month; recaps on our recent Bogong Info Sessions; and, our La Sportiva climbing shoe range updated.
Plus, new arrivals from Salomon, Lowe Alpine, Outdoor Research, La Sportiva, Anatom and Exped.
Final Ticket Release!
Tommy and Kevin Bogong visit
Final tickets for Bogong's in-store event with Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson will be released TODAY (Friday 5 July) at 12pm. at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/522890.
The remaining time slots are...
10.30am–10.45am
10.45am–11am
These final tickets will be released TODAY (FRIDAY 5 JULY), 12pm, at this link: https://www.trybooking.com/522890
Spots are very limited.
More info on our in-store event here:
ABOUT TOMMY AND KEVIN IN-STORE >>
Recap: Backcountry Safety Info Session
It was a full house!
Luka and Simon's Backcountry Safety Info Session had unprecedented popularity! We had about 130 people attend, and 50 more people we had to turn away for safety reasons – we simply couldn't fit more people upstairs safely. This is a far cry from days of old when we used to have six to 12 people turn up for similar sessions (on a good day)! What this tells us is that there is a desire for knowledge in this area. We hope to hold more of these sessions in the future.
Luka and Simon's intimate knowledge of the Victorian Alps was well received, and their self-produced backcountry maps proved very popular. If you missed out on getting one, you can still buy one at the Mountain Sports Collective website.
The maps are water, tear and scrunch proof, as demonstrated by Luka in this video.
Thank you all for attending and being a great crowd.
Recap: Dan's Highline Info Session
Slackliners unite!
Dan's Highline Info Session was another new addition to our Bogong Info Session calendar. We had a good group. Dan, in typical Dan fashion, insisted on no chairs. As such, it was a good, hands-on vibe. We enjoyed hosting you guys, and hope you came away with new knowledge and skills that you can put to use.
Thanks, Dan!
New In
Bogong Blog: Updated!
Our range of La Sportiva climbing shoes
We've updated our La Sportiva climbing shoe guide to reflect our current range in-store at Bogong. Since our last update, we've added the Men's Reboot Solution, Futura, Women's Otaki, Reboot Men's Katana, plus new approach shoes, the TX2.
We're still got old favourites, such as the inimitable TC Pro, Women's Miura VS, Kataki, Skwama climbing shoes and Boulder X approach shoes.
SEE THE GUIDE >>
Bogong on Social
Did you know that Bogong Equipment is on Facebook and Instagram? We're keeping you guys updated with events, community updates and cool new stuff as it arrives in the store. To stay in the loop, follow our Facebook page and on Instagram at @bogongequipment
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Bogong Equipment was founded in 1989. Everyone who works at Bogong Equipment is a climber, hiker, mountaineer or runner. We have first-hand experience in cragging, multiday bushwalking, alpine climbing and trail running. We use the gear we sell. That means, we can tell you how a product truly performs in the field. That's how we only select the best gear to stock our shelves.
Our stock room in our brick-and-mortar store on Little Bourke Street, in Melbourne, is filled with purpose-designed, technical equipment. With our vast selection of gear, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Especially if you don't know exactly what you're looking for. That's why we employ knowledgeable, experienced staff. We can help you get equipped for your remote trekking expedition, your ice-cap crossing, climbing your first peak or simply your next wander in the hills.
374 Little Bourke Street
Melbourne 3000
Australia
Tel: 03 9600 0599 | Fax: 03 9602 1997
email: bogong@bogong.com.au
