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Dec 18

NW Alpine: Stripped-down technical mountain gear, built in Oregon, to survive the harshest alpine environments

Posted in: alpine, climbing, dyneema, madeinusa, offpiste, outdoorgear, technicalclothing

Bill Amos was working as a climbing instructor, substitute teacher and ski patroller when he became frustrated with the quality and utility of commercially available climbing apparel. As outdoor companies began catering to a more diverse audience, their clothing lines gradually became more…

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Dec 12

Poler + Granted Sweater Vest: A truly hand-knitted item from two brands enthusiastic about outdoor adventures

Posted in: campinggear, polerstuff, sweaters

Like seemingly everyone else this season, the team at CH can’t get enough camp vibes from Poler, Portland’s colorful purveyor of outdoor “stuff.” Yesterday, they provided another reason to pay the site a visit with the release of a new …

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Dec 10

Ruphus: Wooden bicycles and fenders from the Portland-based design and build shop

Posted in: bikecomponents, madeinusa, outside

Founded this past September as a creative outlet for the smaller ideas that would otherwise go untouched by designer Matt Rafael at his home and interior design/build company Raphael Design,…

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Nov 20

Interview: Kharma Vella of Poler : Portland-based label’s co-founder on the disconnect between outdoor and action sports, the brand’s cult following and #campvibes

Posted in: attire, campinggear, outdoorgear, polerstuff, pop-upshops

by Tariq Dixon Poler is the self-proclaimed maker of “the world’s highest standard of stuff.” Founded in 2010 by longtime buddies Benji Wagner and Kharma Vella, Poler makes stylish and well-priced wares for the everyday…

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Nov 15

Danner Factory Tour: Behind the scenes at one of the world’s leading boot manufacturers

Posted in: danner, factorytours, leathergoods, madeinamerica

Like many heritage brands, the Portland, Oregon-based boot manufacturer Danner Boots has enjoyed a recent surge in popularity. Danner was founded in 1932 as a manufacturer of top-of-the-line work and logging boots, but when Japanese footwear…

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Nov 15

Content 2013: Portland’s most untraditional fashion show grows by leaps and bounds

Posted in: acehotel, fashiondesign, fashionshows

Since its inception in 2009, Content has become one of Portland’s most original and interactive displays of fashion, art and design. Hosted, as always, at the Ace Hotel, Content…

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Oct 28

Union Wine in a Can: A “pinkies down” approach from one of Portland’s best winemakers

Posted in: cannedwine, pinotgris, pinotnoir, underwood, unionwineco.

What began as a promotional product for Portland’s Feast 2013 food and wine festival, Union Wine Company’s wine in 12oz cans will actually…

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Oct 25

Mazama Ceramic Drinking Vessels: A hand-crafted ceramic collection of cups, mugs, tumblers and serving bottles

Posted in: foodanddrink, Kickstarter, mazama

From the home of some of the best craft beverages America has to offer—Portland, Oregon—comes a line of cups, mugs and serving bottles with an aim to elevate the drink within. Mazama’s new hand-crafted ceramic line…

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Oct 23

Mad Skills Exercise Encyclopedia: Over 700 illustrations offer endless workout options from Portland-based athlete and physical therapist Ben Musholt

Posted in: encyclopedias

Gym workouts have come a long way since the days of sweatbands and Suzanne Somers’ ThighMaster. Today, zombie survival runs and obstacle courses like Tough Mudder have ushered in…

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Sep 27

Portland Interior Design

Posted in: bibliothèque, Jessica Helgerson Interior Design, maison

Jessica Helgerson a transformé une ancienne bibliothèque de Portland en maison habitable. En conservant les volumes initiaux et en ajoutant des extensions pour les chambres et la salle de bain, l’agence crée vraiment une structure originale et accueillante. Un très beau projet à découvrir dans la suite.