Moving Links from Summer to Winter

Bryan Rhodes · August 14th, 2003, 02:52 PM

It's 100 Degrees in Salt Lake City today and I'm at our warehouse receiving winter gear from Arc'Teryx. While it's not obvious that there is a market for fleece jackets and Gore-Tex pants when the weather is this hot believe me there is. The first Ski and Snowboard magazines of the season just arrived in the mailboxes of winter sports enthusiasts. It might seem crazy, but I've spend more than one August Saturday sitting around my house in shorts, t-shirt and ski boots reading three different ski magazines cover to cover.

My point, other than to prove I'm a little crazy, is that the seasonal changes always seem to catch us off guard. They come earlier than you would expect. Instead of running into a lull in October when summer products slow down, get links to our winter products up now.

If you haven't checked in a while our Snowboard category once again has new products in it. Check out the Mens and Womens Winter Clothing pages for the newest styles from The North Face, Arc'Teryx, Marmot and Patagonia. Two specific items that are already selling like crazy - The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket and Nuptse Down Jacket in Pink Perfection for Women. This color is going crazy. I'll have seperate images of the Pink Perfection soon.

New products are being added to our website every single day. Start getting winter links up now - wearing ski boots while sitting at your computer is optional.

Only 15 weeks until the lifts open at Alta!

Bryan

Bryan Rhodes
Affiliate Marketing Manager
BackcountryStore.com
Phone: (435) 657 2468 ex. 116

[This message was edited by Bryan - BackcountryStore.com on August 14, 2003 at 07:57 PM.]

Nova · August 14th, 2003, 02:56 PM

Alright! Cool Bryan

I nominee this one for the post of the month!

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Bryan Rhodes · August 14th, 2003, 05:01 PM

Thanks, Nova.

One resource that every affiliate should use to plan for winter products are the Buyer's Guide for Skis and Snowboards from Ski, Skiing, Powder and Snowboard Magazines. If you are serious about moving winter hardgoods, and at $499 and up for a pair of skis you should be, take $15 to Barnes and Noble and purchase a couple of the Buyers Guides. Better yet, use your own affiliate link and buy them online. The information you'll gain from reading these magazines will be well worth your time.

Bryan

Bryan Rhodes
Affiliate Marketing Manager
BackcountryStore.com
Phone: (435) 657 2468 ex. 116

EmDub · August 14th, 2003, 08:57 PM

Bryan--

Better yet, we should just do lunch so you can tell me all of the products to focus on. Much better (and easier) than reading a magazine.

Also, waiting for the full datafeed--I've e-mailed you twice, but haven't heard anything back. Would appreciate a note back...

Michael

jimh009 · August 14th, 2003, 11:01 PM

Hey Brian,

Is Alta your main "ski" hangout??

I love to ski, but must admit, never sat around in the summer in my ski boots!! (perhaps because they aren't that comfortable - I really do need a whole new setup).

Jim

jimh009 · August 14th, 2003, 11:02 PM

Oh, by the way, they just closed the whole Rock Creek drainage area near Missoula. Hope you weren't planning on going camping there (it put a wrench in my plans).

Jim

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August 14th, 2003, 02:52 PM	#1
Bryan Rhodes Outsourced Program Manager Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Location: Fort Gratiot, MI Posts: 655	It's 100 Degrees in Salt Lake City today and I'm at our warehouse receiving winter gear from Arc'Teryx. While it's not obvious that there is a market for fleece jackets and Gore-Tex pants when the weather is this hot believe me there is. The first Ski and Snowboard magazines of the season just arrived in the mailboxes of winter sports enthusiasts. It might seem crazy, but I've spend more than one August Saturday sitting around my house in shorts, t-shirt and ski boots reading three different ski magazines cover to cover. My point, other than to prove I'm a little crazy, is that the seasonal changes always seem to catch us off guard. They come earlier than you would expect. Instead of running into a lull in October when summer products slow down, get links to our winter products up now. If you haven't checked in a while our Snowboard category once again has new products in it. Check out the Mens and Womens Winter Clothing pages for the newest styles from The North Face, Arc'Teryx, Marmot and Patagonia. Two specific items that are already selling like crazy - The North Face Denali Fleece Jacket and Nuptse Down Jacket in Pink Perfection for Women. This color is going crazy. I'll have seperate images of the Pink Perfection soon. New products are being added to our website every single day. Start getting winter links up now - wearing ski boots while sitting at your computer is optional. Only 15 weeks until the lifts open at Alta! Bryan Bryan Rhodes Affiliate Marketing Manager BackcountryStore.com Phone: (435) 657 2468 ex. 116 [This message was edited by Bryan - BackcountryStore.com on August 14, 2003 at 07:57 PM.]

August 14th, 2003, 02:56 PM	#2
Nova ABW Ambassador Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Location: home Posts: 2,419	Alright! Cool Bryan I nominee this one for the post of the month! ------------------------------ What does the COC stand for? Crooks Overwriting Commissions. Don't worry! Tracking is infected! ------------------------------ Love Life to the fullest. we only get ONE chance! :-) !

August 14th, 2003, 05:01 PM	#3
Bryan Rhodes Outsourced Program Manager Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Location: Fort Gratiot, MI Posts: 655	Thanks, Nova. One resource that every affiliate should use to plan for winter products are the Buyer's Guide for Skis and Snowboards from Ski, Skiing, Powder and Snowboard Magazines. If you are serious about moving winter hardgoods, and at $499 and up for a pair of skis you should be, take $15 to Barnes and Noble and purchase a couple of the Buyers Guides. Better yet, use your own affiliate link and buy them online. The information you'll gain from reading these magazines will be well worth your time. Bryan Bryan Rhodes Affiliate Marketing Manager BackcountryStore.com Phone: (435) 657 2468 ex. 116

August 14th, 2003, 08:57 PM	#4
EmDub ABW Ambassador Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 1,144	Bryan-- Better yet, we should just do lunch so you can tell me all of the products to focus on. Much better (and easier) than reading a magazine. Also, waiting for the full datafeed--I've e-mailed you twice, but haven't heard anything back. Would appreciate a note back... Michael

August 14th, 2003, 11:01 PM	#5
jimh009 ABW Ambassador Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Posts: 818	Hey Brian, Is Alta your main "ski" hangout?? I love to ski, but must admit, never sat around in the summer in my ski boots!! (perhaps because they aren't that comfortable - I really do need a whole new setup). Jim

August 14th, 2003, 11:02 PM	#6
jimh009 ABW Ambassador Join Date: January 18th, 2005 Posts: 818	Oh, by the way, they just closed the whole Rock Creek drainage area near Missoula. Hope you weren't planning on going camping there (it put a wrench in my plans). Jim