Expedition Sponsors The Mountain Zone
Lincoln LS
Mountain Hardwear
Outdoor Research
Vasque Footwear
Lowe Alpine
Eureka
Slumberjack

Mountain Hardwear
sponsor Founded in 1993, Mountain Hardwear is a premier manufacturer of outdoor gear and clothing, with a dedication to quality and innovation in design for the authentic core of the outdoor community. The company's limited distribution to specialty outdoor retail stores has earned it a niche in the marketplace that no other outdoor gear and clothing manufacturer has in the industry. Products are tested by some of the best mountaineers, climbers, skiers and outdoor athletes. For their Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition to Everest, Eric Simonson and his team are using Absolute Zero down suits made with GoreTex fabric and high camp tents with quality Easton poles made to withstand the high winds of Everest's unforgiving storms. For more information on Mountain Hardwear products, visit their website at www.mountainhardwear.com or call 510-559-6700.

Outdoor Research
sponsor Outdoor Research is in its eighteenth year of producing an extensive line of gear that is widely considered to be "the bomb". World renowned for the Crocodile Gaiter, the Seattle Sombrero and an extensive selection of Handwear, OR has also lead the industry in Stuff Sacks, Headwear, and "Pack-cessories" - the ultimate way to organize any trip...anywhere. As ongoing sponsor of International Mountain Guides, Outdoor Research is proud to be included in the gear bags of Eric Simonson's Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition. You can contact OR at 1-800-4-ORGEAR or visit the OR website at www.orgear.com.

Vasque Footwear
sponsor Vasque has been designing footwear to get people to the ends of the world and back for over three decades. For Vasque, function and fit are what it's all about, whether you are going on a casual day hike or on a mountaineering expedition. Every component in a Vasque boot is engineered to perform up to our high standards, from the leather, insoles, footbeds and outsoles. We partner with cutting edge companies to offer the most technological materials and components. Millions of people around the world have experienced the outdoors with a pair of Vasque boots. Vasque has earned the respect of millions of people. There is a Vasque boot for everyone. Visit www.vasque.com or call 1-800-224-HIKE to locate your nearest dealer.

Slumberjack
sponsor Everest Elite, a premium brand from Slumberjack, is proud to sponsor the Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition to Mt. Everest. Slumberjack has been an industry leader in providing outdoor sleeping products that make trips more comfortable. We are supplying Eric Simonson's team with Everest Elite sleeping bags filled with Dupont Thermolite Extreme insulation, as well as Slumberjack Camp Furniture and Self-Inflating and Closed Cell sleeping mats. Visit www.slumberjack.com to see our full line of premium Slumberjack products.

Lowe Alpine
sponsor Lowe Alpine was born 30 years ago in the Colorado work shed of climber Greg Lowe. Though we've since expanded to become an international company, we retain Greg's vision and enthusiasm. Among our staff you'll find rock climbers and alpinists, mountain bikers and skiers, trail runners and canoeists. We choose to innovate rather than follow the crowd. In our book, function comes first and if that means creating an entirely new concept, then so be it. What other outdoor company can claim world-beating innovations such as Triplepoint Ceramic waterproof/breathable fabric, Aleutian insulation, Dryflo underwear, APS pack systems, Crossbow stabilization - the list goes on. Lowe Alpine has worked closely with International Mountain Guides for many years and is a proud sponsor of the Backpacks and Outerwear worn by the Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition team. Visit us at www.lowealpine.com.

Eureka!
Eureka Eureka! has been manufacturing quality tents in Binghamton, New York, since 1895. Ever since then, Eureka! has been making history as a leader in new developments in the tent industry. Superior craftsmanship, attention to detail and excellent creature comforts are just some of the reasons Eureka! has enjoyed a world-class reputation for 86 years. Eureka! tents have played an important part of many of the world's renowned mountaineering ascents, including Hillary's first conquest of Everest in 1953. Eureka! returns to the mountain again in 1999, providing the entire array of Base Camp tents for the 1999 Mallory & Irvine Research Expedition. Visit www.jwa.com/camping/eureka to learn how Eureka! is Made to Meet the Challenge.

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