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Craig Childs in High Country News

MK Ambassador and highly-acclaimed author Craig Childs has written the cover story for the current issue of the High Country News, an nonprofit independent biweekly news magazine that reports on the West's natural resources, public lands and changing communities.  Craig's article, entitled Pillaging the Past, explores the fine line that separates archaeology from grave- and site-robbing in the American Southwest. 

Check out the article, and subscribe to HCN.  This is one of the last true resources for the important issues facing the American West.

Craig Childs lives in Crawford, Colorado on the beautiful western slope.  He spends most of his time in the desert with his family and his pen and paper.

Pro Golfer Wesley Horne Joins MK Ambassador Team

We're excited to announce that Wesley Horne, professional golfer on the European Challenge Tour and the NGA Hooters Tour, is our newest MK ambassador.  His strong work ethic and determination are admirable and are also reflected in his stong finishes.  He'll be representing MK on golf courses around the US, Europe and Africa.  Wesley graduated from NC State and his been playing professionally since then.

We're excited to have Wesley out on the course representing MK and we look forward to tracking his progress throughout the summer.  Good luck Wesley!  We're sure that our Lake Lodge Twills will be perfect for you, and hopefully they'll bring you good luck as well.

MK at Western Collegiate Stihl Challenge

The versatility and strength of Mountain Khakis' pants was put to the test two weeks ago at the Western Collegiate Challenge in Missoula, Montana.  This is a major timbersports competition in the west, and Adrian Flygt, a member of the Colorado State University Logging Sports Team, won the competition as a major underdog.  Adrian has only been competing for 2 years now, and he beat men from Idaho and Montana who have had a saw in their hands nearly their entire lives.  Adrian will travel to Columbus, Georgia for the World Collegiate Championships in June.

Adrian and the rest of the CSU Logging Team wear Mountain Khakis for practice and for competitions.  They love the pants for their comfort and durability, and several team members have noted that they can wear the pants straight from practice to dinner or to the library without looking like they just came out of the timber yard.  Glad we can help out y'all, keep up the good work.

ESPN wrote an article on Adrian's victory.

Is There Time for the Outdoors?

Today's email newsletter from the Outdoor Industry featured a brief article on the latest LeisureTRAK report.  The report found that 48 percent of Americans say computer activities have cut into the time they spend outdoors.  Thirty-eight percent say TV and videos have cut into their outside time.  And only 46 percent of Gen Y believes we should be connected with nature.

On a brighter note, the report found that 66% of Americans believe we should be connected with nature, over half the population has taken steps to eat better and increase activities in the past year, and 55% of parents say their children play outside on a daily basis.

We believe the above "brighter" percentages should be much higher.  Mountain Khakis and Mountain Sprouts want to remind everyone of the importance of playing outside.  Good for the mind and body.  Whether it's a daily walk or your weekend mountain bike ride, make it a goal to get outside more, and take the kids with you.  Video games, television and computers are not connecting people to nature, but rather disconnecting them.  Plug Into Nature!

-source: Outdoor Industry WebNews

Local Snake River Brewing Brings Home the Gold(s)

Congratulations to our friends and local brewers over at Snake River Brewing.  They once again returned victorious from the 7th bi-annual World Beer Cup with four medals.  The WBC is the "Olympics of Beer" and is the largest international beer competition that recognizes the most outstanding beers produced in the world today.  The fact that the fellas wear MK over at the brewery clearly had a positive effect on the quality of the beer.  Nice work everyone!

Snake River Pale Ale >> GOLD Medal; Zonker Stout >> GOLD Medal; Rock Chuck Rye >> GOLD Medal; On Belay IPA >> SILVER Medal