Jackson, WY  – Terra Public Relations is proud to announce the recent additions of Caitlin Welter and Maddie McQueeney to its expert team of professionals. A boutique communications agency Terra provides full-service public relations, branding support and social media consulting in the outdoor, active lifestyle, fitness and LOHAS markets.

Terra welcomes Welter and McQueeney as Senior Enthusiast and Enthusiast, respectively. Both will support Terra’s expanding client list including Polarmax, Ortovox, National Ski Patrol, Dahlgren Footwear, SKORA Running, Aloe Gator Suncare, Marquette Backcountry, Kate’s Real Food and Vertical Harvest of Jackson Hole.

“I’m truly excited to welcome Caitlin and Maddie to the growing team,” said Alli Noland, Director of Everything at Terra Public Relations. “Their highly relevant experience, can-do attitude and attention to detail will be great assets to Terra and our expanding list of clients,” Noland continued. “I’m looking forward to working with them both at Terra HQ, and at our alternate office… outside.”

Welter brings direct agency experience and deep roots in the outdoor, snow sports and lifestyle industry to Terra PR. An outdoor enthusiast and active lifestyle junkie, Welter grew up on the playground know as Vermont.  She spent three years with Vermont based, outdoor industry agency Pale Morning Media, before making the move to Jackson, Wyoming.

Maddie McQueeney brings a distinct perspective to the Terra team. With a combined degree in Psychology and Economics from Bowdoin College, and a passion for all things outdoors, McQueeney has keen understanding of what makes industry minds tick. A religious pavement pounder, McQueeney completed her first marathon this past summer.

Both Caitlin and Maddie can be reached by calling Terra’s main office number at 307-733-8777. Caitlin can also be reached by email at caitlinw@terrapublicrelations.com or by phone directly at 802-279-4999. Maddie can be reached by email at maddiem@terrapublicrelations.com or by phone directly at 716-860-7974.

Links:

Terra Public Relations: www.terrapublicrelations.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/terrapr

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/terrapr

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Get outside, enjoy, play, live and recycle! Thank you Mother Earth, you ROCK!

(www.earthday.org/earth-day-2011)

A couple months back, my daughter and I cut our hair for Locks of Love, a very worthy reason to grow, and then cut one’s hair.  I loved the cut, the light feeling, the healthy look.  And, I could put away all those hairbands.  No more ponytails or braids!  I’d need less shampoo and conditioner in the shower, I thought.  It’s a win-win!

lately, though, I’ve been wondering about the impact of this new do.

Apparently, when there was more hair, there was more room to spread the grease around.  Or, I could manipulate my coif to hide said grease, generally by pulling it back in a “sleek” ponytail, or better yet, dueling braids which served as youthful distraction, and also hid more of the greasy hair inside the braids.

So, with nowhere to hide my grease, I find myself taking MORE showers.  I’ve upped my schedule from every other day (I’ve got other stuff to do in the AM, like sleep) to every day.  By default, I’m using at least as much shampoo and conditioner now as I was with long hair, but I’m also using more water and body wash. OH NO!

Even if I were one of those people who was inclined to never wash my hair when I bathed my body (I do, actually, know a few of these brave souls, and their hair is marvelously healthy), I would still be using more water than before.  And despite my efforts to only buy products whose majority of ingredients are natural, and certainly cruelty-free, I still feel guilty every time I step into the shower.

So, is the solution to have hair that reaches the floor, that I might not have to wash for weeks at a time (until I found a small varmit or bird nest)?

Or, is it to adopt the Trucker Hat style, belying my age and status as employed?

Or is it to go Sinead O’Connor (but that requires maintenance!)?

I don’t have the answer, but I do wish my hair would cooperate with my pro-environment agenda.

For all of you that eat, sleep, breathe winter like we do, this one’s for you. Most of you probably know about the nonprofit organization founded by big mountain snowboarder Jeremy Jones called Protect Our Winters (POW). If not, take 5 minutes and cruise their website to see what they are all about. The name really says it all – they are here to help educate us and take collective action on becoming more sustainable in our daily lives to ensure that our winters will be around for future generations to enjoy.

They need our help and support more than ever. Take a peek at the following article to see what we mean:

Global Warming heats up Republican attacks on EPA:

(Put politics aside and look at the science PLEASE)

Article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110209/ap_on_re_us/us_epa_under_fire

Act now and send your representative a note (it only takes a minute!): http://www.60daysto.org/. If you can spare 15 minutes, send them a printed letter on fancy letterhead to really show them you’re serious!

We think Napolean Dynamite would agree that this is one sweet jump! Don’t miss the Outrageous Air Show at Snow King Resort this Friday (2/18) and Saturday (2/19) from 6:30 – 7:15pm. Check the video below for a taste of what’s to come.

Also, don’t forget to check out the Snow Sculpture Comp that kicks things off this Wednesday (2/16) on the town square at noon, register your team for Dodgeball on Ice, sign up Fido for the K-9 Keg Pull, and put on your game face for Texas Hold’em! More info on JH WinterFest 2011 here: http://jhwinterfest.org

JH WinterFest Outrageous Air Show Aerials Jump on Snow King Resort

 

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Wednesday Feb 16th

Jacksonites, dust off your gambling chips and put on your game face because it’s time to sign up Texas Hold’em and Dodgeball on Ice! Jackson Hole WinterFest opens up Wed February 16 with a snow sculpture competition you won’t want to miss. Combined with a local art gallery walk, the Snow King Margarita Cup, Cutter Races, Moose Hockey Game, an A+ Air Show and k-9 Keg Pull, WinterFest has something for everyone. More details below. Sign up now before it’s too late. Good luck to all competitors!

Events Listing:

• Snow Sculpture Competition | Town Square | 12:00 pm – 12:00 pm Saturday >>> Register

Thursday Feb 17th

• Snow Sculpture Competition | Town Square | thru 12:00 pm Saturday >>>
• Kids Snow Sculpture Fun | Town Square & Center for the Arts | 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm >>>
• Gallery Walk | Downtown Jackson | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm >>>

Friday Feb 18th

• Snow Sculpture Competition | Town Square | thru 12:00 pm Saturday >>>
• Margarita Cup Race | Snow King Mountain | 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm >>>
• Food and Beverage Tent | Snow King Mountain | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm >>>
• Outrageous Air Show | Snow King Mountain | 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm >>>
• Alonzo King Lines Ballet | Center for the Arts | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm >>>
• Hockey Game: JH Moose vs. Cache Valley Trappers | Snow King Ice Arena | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm >>>
• Post-Air Show Bash | Snow King Hotel Lodge Room | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm >>>

Saturday Feb 19th

• Snow Sculpture Competition | Town Square | thru 12:00 pm (judging at 1:00 pm) >>>
• Jackson Hole Ski Club – Moose Chase Nordic Race | Trail Creek Nordic Center – Wilson | 10:00 am – 12:00 pm >>>
• All American Cutter Races | Melody Ranch | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm >>>
• Jackson Hole Ski Club – Club Series Slalom Race | Snow King Mountain | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm >>>
• Snow Sculpture Competition Judging | Town Square | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm >>>
• GTMF Family Concert | Walk Festival Hall - Teton Village | 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm >>>
• Food and Beverage Tent | Snow King Mountain | 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm >>>
• Outrageous Air Show | Snow King Mountain | 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm >>>
• Alonzo King Lines Ballet | Center for the Arts | 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm >>>
• JH Moose Hockey | Snow King Ice Arena | 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm >>>
• Post-Air Show Bash | Snow King Hotel Lodge Room | 8:00 pm – 11:00 pm >>>
• Texas Hold’em Tournament | The Wort Hotel | 9:00 pm – 12:30 am >>> Register

Sunday Feb 20th

• Snow Sculpture Viewing | Town Square | All day >>>
• K-9 Keg Pull | Fairgrounds | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm >>> Rules
• Kids Snow Painting | Fairgrounds | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm >>>
• Dodgeball on Ice Tournament | Fairgrounds | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm >>> Register
• Beer, Brats & Live Music | Fairgrounds | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm >>>

All events at the Fairgrounds are generously sponsored by Jackson Hole Distributing

JHTramCam.com Live from the Alpenhof Lodge at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Who’s got time/likes to wait in line? We sure don’t… Now you can check the tram line from any web friendly device. We added this to our collection of Teton Pass and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort web cams. Happy shredding!

More info at Point of Release (www.pointofrelease.com)

Did you miss Outdoor Retailer Winter Market ’11 this time around? Have no fear, we’ve got you covered!

Dahlgren Footwear www.DahlgrenFootwear.com

Dahlgren Footwear socks will keep feet blister-free and comfortable no matter what you’re doing thanks to their Alpaca/Merino blend, combined with patented Dri-Stride® technology that moves moisture out of non-breathable shoes and allows natural fibers to work more efficiently, keeping your feet comfortable and blister free.

In a head to head competition on the show floor, the Merino only foot had a blister, while the Dahlgren foot didn’t.

New for Fall 2011
Dahlgren Re-enters the Running market with the Running Ankle sock, featuring light cushion and a silhouette that hits below the ankle bone, the blister-free performance can be best appreciated on long runs. MSRP $15

Women’s Light Hiking Stripe: the perfect weight and silhouette to transition from trail to town and back again. New contrasting stripe detail means style on the trail and off. MSRP $17.50

Women’s Artist Series: Designed by local Portland, OR artist Dagmar Gewiese exclusively for Dahlgren, the Artist series combines the best of style and performance. They’ll become your go-to for work or play. MSRP $25

Men’s Metro Tweed: Ultra Light weight an no cushion means low volume to fit into any shoe. Perfect for work or play, a comfortable, blister-free foot is always in fashion. MSRP $18

Men’s Camp: A classic, more casual style on top, all performance below. Low volume to go wherever you do. MSRP $18

Women’s SnoComp:
The last thing you want to think about on the ski slopes are your feet. Alpaca + to keep you warm, Dri-Stride moisture management tech to keep your feet dry and blister free. No cushion for best foot/boot interface. MSRP $20

Polarmax AYG 365’s www.Polarmax.com

Keeping you dry from the inside out.

You’ve got the waterproof jacket, the technical base- and mid-layers, but under it all, you’ve got regular cotton underwear. Polarmax AYG 365’s solves that problem with performance underwear that’s so comfortable, you’ll wear it whether you’re working out or not.

Polarmax introduces Men’s and Women’s performance underwear in TransDRY wicking cotton and Performance fabrics to keep you dry and comfortable no matter your fabric or activity choice.

Men’s: Boxers, Boxer Briefs, Sport Briefs, and s/s T.
Women’s: Bikini Brief, Boy Short, s/s T, Sleeveless T and Cami.

VestPac www.VestPac.com

VestPac takes the functionality of a backpack and moves it around to the front, where it’s actually functional.

• Modular pack system for gadgets, electronics and hydration
• Separate front and rear packs for customization to your specific needs
• 3-D Airmesh creates airflow underneath entire pack, not just in channels
• Supports heavier packs on top
• Low profile design fits under jacket
• Keeps gadgets warm, extends battery life
• Hydration delivery system stays thawed
• Great for snowsports, hiking, stand-up paddling, kayaking, industrial applications and more
• Sport-specific front packs for fishing, hunting

Kate’s Real Food energy snack bars www.KatesRealFood.com

Kate’s Grizzly Bar – all the taste, texture and goodness for the Tram Bar, but with Dark Chocolate. Stays moist, even when frozen.

Crunchy, Chewy, Salty, Sweet. Kate’s Grizzly Bars provide a tasty treat with a slow burn that’ll keep you going all day long.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season! Enjoy the wonderful company of family and friends!