Come on in and take advantage of our Summer Sale! Take 15% OFF all Chaco sandals in the store.
Great colors to choose from. Get them while they last.
Looking Glass Outfitters
16.7.08
7.12.07
8.11.07
Go Climbing
We can't really even say any more. Have you been outside lately? In fact, why are you even still reading this? Why are you in front of your computer cooped up inside? This is the window, the time is now, it doesn't get much better. Please, for us, for yourself, for the children, for the love of all things granite... GO CLIMBING RIGHT NOW!!!
Backpacking Time
Come down and check out some of the great new backpacking gear in at the shop. We've got some new Gregory packs, perfect for all your lightweight fastpacking adventures. Also, new at the shop, we've got a good selection of Mont-bell synthetic and down sleeping bags, as well as sleeping accessories. If you are looking for the cutting edge in light, packable, and fast, then this is the gear for you. Come get outfitted and hit the trail!!
Brevard Rock Gym News
We want to thank everyone who came out to the Comp on the 27th. It went off without a hitch with some great problems, some hard pulling, some ridiculous costumes, and some great prizes. We hope everyone is enjoying the fantastic fall climbing weather, but don't forget to come by the gym and try your hand on all the new problems we've got up!!
Tech Tips
Usually when we offer these little pearls of wisdom, they are in regards to some physical or technical gear aspect of climbing that can help get you over a certain hump, or give you that edge you've been seeking.
In this edition, we want to drop a little something different on you; something for your brain... According to Arno Ilgner, in his revolutionary book The Rock Warrior's Way "Poor use of attention creates fear, which can manifest itself as anything from performance anxiety to sheer terror. By using attention more purposefully we can understand how fear is created, deal with it effectively, and free ourselves to get back in touch with a far more powerful motivating force: our love of climbing. We can then create the kind of unbending intention that leads to outstanding performance."
We can't really even say any more. Have you been outside lately? In fact, why are you even still reading this? Why are you in front of your computer cooped up inside? This is the window, the time is now, it doesn't get much better. Please, for us, for yourself, for the children, for the love of all things granite... GO CLIMBING RIGHT NOW!!!
Backpacking Time
Come down and check out some of the great new backpacking gear in at the shop. We've got some new Gregory packs, perfect for all your lightweight fastpacking adventures. Also, new at the shop, we've got a good selection of Mont-bell synthetic and down sleeping bags, as well as sleeping accessories. If you are looking for the cutting edge in light, packable, and fast, then this is the gear for you. Come get outfitted and hit the trail!!
Brevard Rock Gym News
We want to thank everyone who came out to the Comp on the 27th. It went off without a hitch with some great problems, some hard pulling, some ridiculous costumes, and some great prizes. We hope everyone is enjoying the fantastic fall climbing weather, but don't forget to come by the gym and try your hand on all the new problems we've got up!!
Tech Tips
Usually when we offer these little pearls of wisdom, they are in regards to some physical or technical gear aspect of climbing that can help get you over a certain hump, or give you that edge you've been seeking.
In this edition, we want to drop a little something different on you; something for your brain... According to Arno Ilgner, in his revolutionary book The Rock Warrior's Way "Poor use of attention creates fear, which can manifest itself as anything from performance anxiety to sheer terror. By using attention more purposefully we can understand how fear is created, deal with it effectively, and free ourselves to get back in touch with a far more powerful motivating force: our love of climbing. We can then create the kind of unbending intention that leads to outstanding performance."
7.11.07
29.8.07
The Brevard Rock Gym has grown
In the past few months the climbing gym has roughly doubled in size, adding a whole mess of new walls, cracks, crimpers, and sick problems for your enjoyment. Keep an eye out for upcoming events as the time approaches for climbing comps, cookouts and other good times. Come check it out!!
In the past few months the climbing gym has roughly doubled in size, adding a whole mess of new walls, cracks, crimpers, and sick problems for your enjoyment. Keep an eye out for upcoming events as the time approaches for climbing comps, cookouts and other good times. Come check it out!!
"LGO has Moved"
Well folks, Looking Glass Outfitters has moved! Don't worry, you will still know where to find us. We moved right next door where Sycamore Cycles was previously located. Why, you might ask? Some of you might have noticed that up until recently we accepted Duke Power payments in our store and, like a breath of fresh air, we have dropped that obligation in order to focus completely on our customers. We're here to give you our full attention!!! So come on down!!
Well folks, Looking Glass Outfitters has moved! Don't worry, you will still know where to find us. We moved right next door where Sycamore Cycles was previously located. Why, you might ask? Some of you might have noticed that up until recently we accepted Duke Power payments in our store and, like a breath of fresh air, we have dropped that obligation in order to focus completely on our customers. We're here to give you our full attention!!! So come on down!!
22.9.06
LGOBRG - Rock Climbing Team
Brevard Rock Gym and Looking Glass Outfitters has started a rock climbing team for teenagers and up. All levels and abilities are welcome. Practice twice a week, outside practice, team trips to competitions in the area and great Fun! Contact Looking Glass Outfitters or Brevard Rock Gym for more information. 828-884-ROCK
Brevard Rock Gym and Looking Glass Outfitters has started a rock climbing team for teenagers and up. All levels and abilities are welcome. Practice twice a week, outside practice, team trips to competitions in the area and great Fun! Contact Looking Glass Outfitters or Brevard Rock Gym for more information. 828-884-ROCK
27.7.06
HICAP NEPAL
Looking Glass Outfitters has recently become a charter member of the USA division of HICAP Nepal Inc., an incorporated foundation, dedicated to the preservation of the people, culture and Land of the 'Forbidden Kingdom' of Mustang, Nepal.
Their focus is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of these people and to peserve the rich cultural heritage of the region. In doing so they also hope to:
- create awareness of health, sanitation and evironmental protection
- reduce child mortality from malnutrition and disease
- train the community in construction of drinking water plants, smokeless stoves and toilets
- promote participation of the underprivileged (women, children, lower caste groups and the elderly) in community development programs
- provide comunity awareness programs about HIV/AIDS and STD's
- create awareness in the local people about conservation and rehabilitation programs of the cultural sites
- combat child labor, sexual exploitation of children and child trafficking.
Many unique items made by the people of Mustang are now being offered at your very own Looking Glass Outfitters. Proceeds from these items will be given back to the people of Mustang.
Looking Glass Outfitters has recently become a charter member of the USA division of HICAP Nepal Inc., an incorporated foundation, dedicated to the preservation of the people, culture and Land of the 'Forbidden Kingdom' of Mustang, Nepal.
Their focus is to improve the socioeconomic conditions of these people and to peserve the rich cultural heritage of the region. In doing so they also hope to:
- create awareness of health, sanitation and evironmental protection
- reduce child mortality from malnutrition and disease
- train the community in construction of drinking water plants, smokeless stoves and toilets
- promote participation of the underprivileged (women, children, lower caste groups and the elderly) in community development programs
- provide comunity awareness programs about HIV/AIDS and STD's
- create awareness in the local people about conservation and rehabilitation programs of the cultural sites
- combat child labor, sexual exploitation of children and child trafficking.
Many unique items made by the people of Mustang are now being offered at your very own Looking Glass Outfitters. Proceeds from these items will be given back to the people of Mustang.
Chimney Rock For Sale!
July 27th, 2006
From the website, www.savechimneyrock.net
We need your help!
Please help us save Chimney Rock Park!
The North Carolina State Parks is negotiating with the ownersof Chimney Rock Park for purchase of their property. This would be then bethe centerpiece property for the new Hickory Nut Gorge State Park. The owners ofChimney Rock Park have also decided to list the park with Sotheby’s International Realty. The most important national icon of NorthCarolina is at risk. There is a very real possibility of the park falling intothe hands of a private developer with unknown intentions.
Click here for a copy of the letter from Todd Morse
Clickhere for a copy of letter from Sotheby’s
Clickhere for Sotheby’s InternationalRealty’s Information about Chimney Rock Park
It is veryimportant to protect this legacy property and to do everything possible toencourage the State of North Carolina to buy Chimney Rock Park.
We Can Protect Chimney Rock Park, here’s what you can do to help!
Send a letter or email to theGovernor of North Carolina.
Writeletters to the editor of all papers in the region to support thepreservation of the park. Contact your friends, particularly in placeslike Charlotte and Raleigh, to do the same.
Send a letter or email to theDirector of the North Carolina State Parks.
Send a letter or email to ourNorth Carolina State Representatives.
Send a letter or email to ourUS Congressmen.
Send a letter to Todd Morse.
Ask your local town, cityor organization to pass the following resolution:
July 27th, 2006
From the website, www.savechimneyrock.net
We need your help!
Please help us save Chimney Rock Park!
The North Carolina State Parks is negotiating with the ownersof Chimney Rock Park for purchase of their property. This would be then bethe centerpiece property for the new Hickory Nut Gorge State Park. The owners ofChimney Rock Park have also decided to list the park with Sotheby’s International Realty. The most important national icon of NorthCarolina is at risk. There is a very real possibility of the park falling intothe hands of a private developer with unknown intentions.
Click here for a copy of the letter from Todd Morse
Clickhere for a copy of letter from Sotheby’s
Clickhere for Sotheby’s InternationalRealty’s Information about Chimney Rock Park
It is veryimportant to protect this legacy property and to do everything possible toencourage the State of North Carolina to buy Chimney Rock Park.
We Can Protect Chimney Rock Park, here’s what you can do to help!
Send a letter or email to theGovernor of North Carolina.
Writeletters to the editor of all papers in the region to support thepreservation of the park. Contact your friends, particularly in placeslike Charlotte and Raleigh, to do the same.
Send a letter or email to theDirector of the North Carolina State Parks.
Send a letter or email to ourNorth Carolina State Representatives.
Send a letter or email to ourUS Congressmen.
Send a letter to Todd Morse.
Ask your local town, cityor organization to pass the following resolution:
8.7.06
The Climbing Closures due to Peregrine Falcons have now been lifted. To see the details of the closure check out the Carolina Climbers Coalition site.
Happy Climbing!
Happy Climbing!
Are you looking for Davidson River Campground? We get calls all the time from people thinking that we are the campground. The phone number to the actual campground is (828)862-5960. Happy Camping!
Are you looking for Tube Rentals? We also get calls for this but the folks that you want to call is Davidson River Rafting. The tube guys! (828)243-0522 They are right at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest next to the famous Dolly's Ice Cream Bar.
Are you looking for Tube Rentals? We also get calls for this but the folks that you want to call is Davidson River Rafting. The tube guys! (828)243-0522 They are right at the entrance of Pisgah National Forest next to the famous Dolly's Ice Cream Bar.
27.6.06
Need help getting back on your feet?
The first step may be to get those old climbing shoes re-soled.
Looking Glass Outfitters has been sending climbing shoes to Komito Boots for years.
They are definitly who we recommend and trust.
Give them a call for prices and details at 800-422-2668
18.6.06
Favorite Piece of Gear (from Looking Glass Outfitters newsletter)
“When I look at purchasing a piece of gear I look for a few particular criteria. Is it lightweight? Is it multi- functional? Is it compact? Is it quality? So please understand that I analyze relentlessly before I promote any one item. It is not with faint heart that I will recommend gear, I do my research! Thus, I confidently tell you that the Snow Peak Gigapower stove is “THE STOVE.” It weighs in at 3 oz, has an auto igniter, has few working parts and is therefore virtually no maintenance; it is small, durable, and affordable. Few stoves combine the quality of a product and affordable price that the Snow Peak stove does. It is great for a one nighter, a weekend trip, or an expedition. It is a butane stove, and while the down fall to that is the waste of the containers, if you do the comparison to white gas you will find that long term butane waste is just a touch more than that of white gas waste. Bottom line, Snow Peak’s Gigapower stove is the HEAT so to speak!!” - Wayne W. - Alabaster, AL
“When I look at purchasing a piece of gear I look for a few particular criteria. Is it lightweight? Is it multi- functional? Is it compact? Is it quality? So please understand that I analyze relentlessly before I promote any one item. It is not with faint heart that I will recommend gear, I do my research! Thus, I confidently tell you that the Snow Peak Gigapower stove is “THE STOVE.” It weighs in at 3 oz, has an auto igniter, has few working parts and is therefore virtually no maintenance; it is small, durable, and affordable. Few stoves combine the quality of a product and affordable price that the Snow Peak stove does. It is great for a one nighter, a weekend trip, or an expedition. It is a butane stove, and while the down fall to that is the waste of the containers, if you do the comparison to white gas you will find that long term butane waste is just a touch more than that of white gas waste. Bottom line, Snow Peak’s Gigapower stove is the HEAT so to speak!!” - Wayne W. - Alabaster, AL
The staff at Looking Glass Outfitters are dedicated professionals committed to providing you with the quality gear you need for the outdoors. We are located at the intersection of highways 280 and 64 in Pisgah Forest, North Carolina just minutes from the excellent rock climbing and hiking of the local mountains. We pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and extensive knowledge of the area. We're here to offer you the information and gear you need for you next adventure. Since 1985, we've been providing the Brevard area with gear for rock and ice climbing, backpacking, hiking, high-angle rescue and tree work. Looking Glass outfitters is always open unless we're out pulling down sick routes, bagging new peaks, swinging from branches, or rescuing animals from high places.
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