tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post113824370702946655..comments2024-02-11T00:54:20.373-08:00Comments on A Trail Runner's Blog: SCOOP - Montrail to be acquiredScott Dunlaphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138661060300516932006-01-30T14:44:00.000-08:002006-01-30T14:44:00.000-08:00Here's the Motley Fool's take on Columbia acquirin...Here's the <A HREF="http://www.fool.com/News/mft/2006/mft06013042.htm" REL="nofollow">Motley Fool's take on Columbia acquiring Montrail</A>.Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138648312756052122006-01-30T11:11:00.000-08:002006-01-30T11:11:00.000-08:00Tips? You bet! Welcome to the wild world of trail ...Tips? You bet! Welcome to the wild world of trail running.<BR/><BR/>Check out these blog entries to get started, and find some local trail runners to offer up tips in the area. Also, I found www.run100s.com to be very helpful.<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2004/02/trail-running-vs-road-running.html" REL="nofollow">Trails vs roads</A><BR/><A HREF="http://runtrails.blogspot.com/2005/06/in-my-nature-city-girl-explores-trail.html" REL="nofollow">Kristin Armstrong's first trail run</A><BR/><BR/>Also be sure to peruse the race write-ups and interviews on this blog - I learn a ton from other runners and try to get it all in the blog.<BR/><BR/>The best advice I got when starting was "slow down, have fun, and always carry a map".<BR/><BR/>Have fun!<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138462878503629122006-01-28T07:41:00.000-08:002006-01-28T07:41:00.000-08:00Thanks, Chikara!Seriously, you should send me an e...Thanks, Chikara!<BR/><BR/>Seriously, you should send me an e-mail at scottdunlap [at] yahoo.com. I've had some reader requests to interview you and see what's next on your race schedule!<BR/><BR/>Thx,<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138416689577005872006-01-27T18:51:00.000-08:002006-01-27T18:51:00.000-08:00Scott,Yes, I'm probably the Chikara you're thinkin...Scott,<BR/>Yes, I'm probably the Chikara you're thinking of,unless you know a lot of Chikaras. I love New Balance gear so I was hoping that your prediction about the acquisition would be right. heh! Of course not at the cost of losing the Montrail culture. I personally think you should continue your "two-beers-but-no-research opinions," it starts off a great discussion topic.<BR/><BR/>ChikaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138404294872182472006-01-27T15:24:00.000-08:002006-01-27T15:24:00.000-08:00Here's more...http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/busine...Here's more...<BR/><BR/>http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/257238_montrail27.html<BR/><BR/>Sounds like no products will change. Phew!<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138382919587540082006-01-27T09:28:00.000-08:002006-01-27T09:28:00.000-08:00Thanks for stopping by.No offense meant by the Nik...Thanks for stopping by.<BR/><BR/>No offense meant by the Nike joke (ha, ha). <BR/><BR/>You're right about Salomon - they sold it to Amer Sports a few months ago. I hadn't caught that. Maybe it's best if I don't throw my two-beers-but-no-research opinions about the shoe industry out there anymore. ;-)<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138381557811590402006-01-27T09:05:00.000-08:002006-01-27T09:05:00.000-08:00a couple notes: 1.) I'm pretty sure Adidas spun o...a couple notes: 1.) I'm pretty sure Adidas spun off Saloman a while back.<BR/><BR/>2.) As someone who works at Nike, I've gotta say "ouch" and your analysis was off on a couple points (lots of misinformation and propaganda is out there on us, not all true).<BR/><BR/>I generally love the site though, and it's a free country so you're welcome to your opinion!<BR/><BR/>Keep it upeetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207285060432099578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138374175309039952006-01-27T07:02:00.000-08:002006-01-27T07:02:00.000-08:00Looks like it's official! I was just way off on th...Looks like it's official! I was just way off on the acquirer (and btw, one industry insider pointed out to me that New Balance already has a trail brand - Dunham). <BR/><BR/>I'm a huge Mountain Hardwear fan (they are owned by Columbia), so I get the impression Montrail has found a good home. And at $15m cash, SOMEBODY at Montrail is starting off '06 with a quality of life upgrade. ;-)<BR/><BR/>SD<BR/><BR/>PS - Chikara, if you are the "Chikara" I think you are (how many of there can there be?), I NEED to interview you, man! Send me an e-mail at scottdunlap (at) yahoo.com, and we can set it up.Scott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138353940544935542006-01-27T01:25:00.000-08:002006-01-27T01:25:00.000-08:00Hi Scott,guess your 'analysis' was not quite 100% ...Hi Scott,<BR/><BR/>guess your 'analysis' was not quite 100% on target...but your 'scoop' was DEFINATELY 100%accurate :-)<BR/><BR/>http://www.columbia.com/who/press_release.aspx?type=c&id=141<BR/><BR/>Looking forward to your first race report of the year...and hopefully some nice fotos from Death Valley!<BR/><BR/>Thanks,<BR/>Mick (UK)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138337267408226262006-01-26T20:47:00.000-08:002006-01-26T20:47:00.000-08:00It's Official, it is Columbia Sportwear buying Mon...It's Official, it is Columbia Sportwear buying Montrail.<BR/><BR/>Aloha,<BR/>Bob<BR/>www.hurthawaii.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138326473786256172006-01-26T17:47:00.000-08:002006-01-26T17:47:00.000-08:00Hey Scott,Just wondering if this news about the ac...Hey Scott,<BR/>Just wondering if this news about the acquisition is from a reliable source. Awesome site btw!<BR/><BR/>ChikaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138322118811195532006-01-26T16:35:00.000-08:002006-01-26T16:35:00.000-08:00No end of love for Montrail!I don't think an acqui...No end of love for Montrail!<BR/><BR/>I don't think an acquisition would affect the price of shoes. There is still plenty of competition in the trail running shoe sector. That is a good question though - usually industry consolidation can affect pricing.<BR/><BR/>SDScott Dunlaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16096284778835123584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138322008900729772006-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:002006-01-26T16:33:00.000-08:00I hope Montrail continues to put their heart and s...I hope Montrail continues to put their heart and soul into ultra running. Their support of the race community has been great.<BR/>SarahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138308709136764602006-01-26T12:51:00.000-08:002006-01-26T12:51:00.000-08:00How did you find out about this, Scott? I can't fi...How did you find out about this, Scott? I can't find anything online...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138300225522576292006-01-26T10:30:00.000-08:002006-01-26T10:30:00.000-08:00Hopefully this means all the hard working people a...Hopefully this means all the hard working people at Montrail are going to see a payday. I love my Hardrocks, and I think Montrail is one of the great outdoor brands.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138294604643444162006-01-26T08:56:00.000-08:002006-01-26T08:56:00.000-08:00wow...i remember back when they were one sport. i...wow...i remember back when they were one sport. i still have some of their original trail shoes, a couple pairs of their hiking shoes and the classic moraine (that i still use to this day). we used to pimp their shoes and trail test them when i worked at a shoe place in washington. the crew in seattle was always awesome and were really interested in our feedback.<BR/><BR/>i wish only the best on them. they've always been true to the sport.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10987052136085788780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8860166.post-1138247738917001942006-01-25T19:55:00.000-08:002006-01-25T19:55:00.000-08:00I don't know much about mergers and acquisitions, ...I don't know much about mergers and acquisitions, but here's my question - will this affect the price of shoes?Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13588564145315857856noreply@blogger.com