Spin Kitchen » Kelsey Comstock http://www.turnerpr.com/blog An Intersection of Travel, Fashion, Media & Public Relations Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:57:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 How to escape the heat wave… simply celebrate winter in the dead of the summer! http://www.turnerpr.com/blog/2010/08/how-to-escape-the-heat-wave%e2%80%a6-simply-celebrate-winter-in-the-dead-of-the-summer/ http://www.turnerpr.com/blog/2010/08/how-to-escape-the-heat-wave%e2%80%a6-simply-celebrate-winter-in-the-dead-of-the-summer/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 17:02:52 +0000 Kelsey Comstock http://www.turnerpr.com/blog/?p=925 showroom1While most people flee to the beach to soak up the sun, we at Turner PR New York escape the heat of the Manhattan summer by cranking up the air conditioning and dreaming of white mountains and winter escapades.

A couple weeks back, in the midst of the summer heat wave, others had the same idea. The SnowSports Industries America (SIA) hosted a Summer Snowdown Showroom which showcased the collections of some of the top brands in winter gear and apparel. We were there to show off the awesome new lines from Obermeyer: 4-way stretch performance fabrics, flattering down, faux fur accents, formidable kiddy buntings … you name it! Editors from countless media outlets got a chance to escape the heat and dream of powdered doughnuts, too, while sauntering from booth to booth and checking out the sampling of collections for Winter 2010-11.

As the successful event came to a close, the Snowdown winter wonderland was sadly packed up and put away until a later (cooler) date, and visitors had to face the reality of the summer rain showers and humid weather once again … but it was certainly cool while it lasted!

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1)    Sleeping Pad – Unless you enjoy the feel of the hard, cold and wet ground against your body, enhanced by rocks and twigs sticking into your back…you’re going to need one of these. Not only does a sleeping pad provide as-close-to-a-bed-as-you’re-gonna-get comfort, but it can actually keep you up to 10 degrees warmer while you sleep since it separates you from the cold earth. I fancy this one from REI since it’s 3.5 inches thick (read: as-close-to-a-bed-as-you’re-gonna-get).

2)    Head Lamp – The woods get dark much quicker than you think. One minute you’re setting up camp in broad daylight, and 5 minutes later it’s pitch black out there. A good light is absolutely necessary for camping, and while some might think a flashlight is sufficient, it actually makes pitching a tent or setting up a campfire pretty painful, as you only have one free hand. Hence, a hands-free head lamp is your best bet. Check out the wide selection offered at REI.

3)    Bug Repellent – You will curse yourself for forgetting to pack bug spray as soon as night falls. Mosquitoes will (and have) ruin a perfectly tranquil night at camp. This recommendation I truly take to heart, as I myself forgot the bug spray one fateful camping trip, and was punished on Monday morning by waking up to approximately 70 mosquito bites on each of my legs. I recommend steering clear of both mosquitoes and harmful chemicals with an organic or natural repellent, such as Herbal Armor’s Insect Repellent.

…happy camping season!

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What do you get when you combine the glamour of high fashion with the beauty of the Rocky Mountains? ASPEN FASHION WEEK! Kicking off this past Sunday, Aspen is home this week to various runway shows, in-store events and parties from the industry’s top ski apparel designers.

I was lucky enough to experience the excitement and cheer for Obermeyer on Sunday as the brand new collection for 2010-11 strutted itself down the runway right at the base of Aspen Mountain. The next evening, Obermeyer hosted a fabulous cocktail party at its concept shop in town. On Wednesday, Klaus Obermeyer himself greeted editors in town over a delicious, Austrian meal at his favorite local spot, the Wienerstube – all intertwined with some beautiful Spring skiing. Hoorah for Aspen Fashion Week!

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Below are images taken at Obermeyer’s Apres Event at Earl’s, right in the heart of Denver. All in all – a success!

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