Venture Into the Mountains Safely With Sport Chalet

LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather heats up this spring, thrill-seekers gravitate towards mountain sports and activities. From mountain biking, to backpacking through the wilderness, Sport Chalet provides outdoor enthusiasts with the proper precautionary gear and tips needed in the challenging conditions away from civilization.

"The mountains offer  unlimited opportunities for fun, exploration and adventure. While most trips go as planned, it only takes one sudden storm, a slip or unexpected wrong turn to turn a great day into a precarious situation," said Sport Chalet Expert Tonya Bray. "Being prepared is simple and essential; Sport Chalet Experts are trained to equip you with gear and advice to ensure a safe and memorable day—even if unexpected events occur."

Bray lists the following gear essentials to help cyclists, hikers, backpackers and climbers prepare for venturing into the mountains:

• When cell phone service and battery-life deplete, it's essential to have a back-up plan. The DeLorme inReach SE Satellite Communicator allows users to trigger an SOS and communicate back and forth with search and rescue, send and receive 160 text messages, track and share locations, and post to social media offering peace of mind to loved ones back home.
• Should a trip go off course, the Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pak with QuikClot® can help to stop an injury from bleeding. The kit includes an instructional sheet along with medical essentials to secure a wound.
• For the adventurer who likes to travel light, the Adventure Medical Kits UltraLight / WaterTight .7 Medical Kit provides a lightweight, waterproof solution to portable medical care.
• The Adventure Medical Kits SOL Survival Blanket reflects 90 percent of its wearer's body heat to produce warmth in frigid conditions—keeping hypothermia at bay.
• A multi-purpose tool required for the wild is the Adventure Medical Kits SOL Core Lite Multi-Use Knife. This steel knife is equipped with an LED light and howler rescue whistle.
• Hydration is essential for every mountain activity. The Osprey Syncro 10 Hydration Pack provides a lightweight water source and additional backpack storage.
• In case you get caught out after dark, the Black Diamond Storm Headlamp is incredibly bright and fully waterproof to light the way, even in poor weather conditions.
• The Esbit Pocket Stove folds down into a small, compact box that can be stored in a hydration pack even for mountain bikers. Emergency heat to warm water or keep you warm in less than optimal conditions.

For more information on Sport Chalet's selection of survival gear or to find the nearest Sport Chalet location, visit www.sportchalet.com. For additional media inquiries, contact [email protected].  

About Sport Chalet

Sport Chalet (Nasdaq: SPCHA, SPCHB)  is a premier, full service specialty sporting goods retailer featuring the industry's top sports brands in apparel, footwear, and sports equipment. Founded in 1959 by Norbert Olberz, the company has 51 stores in Arizona, California, Nevada and Utah; an online store at www.sportchalet.com; a Team Sales division; and offers more than 50 specialty services for the sports enthusiast, including online same day delivery, climbing, backcountry skiing, ski mountaineering, avalanche education, and mountain trekking instruction, car rack installation, snowboard and ski rental and repair, Scuba training and certification, Scuba boat charters, team sales, gait analysis, baseball/softball glove steaming and lacing, racquet stringing, and bicycle tune-up and repair at its store locations. For more information, visit Sport Chalet at www.sportchalet.com.

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