Seen that? - Backcountry Blues Part Two

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Backcountry Blues Part Two The Outdoor Weblog

With our two scouts disappeared into the white out, the remaining six weekend warriors of the snow a glimpse at our surroundings. We were stopped in our tracks underneath a giant grove of Evergreens ad- jacent to a meadow clearing. Some of us had their packs off, to give aching shoulders a moment of respite. Others remained geared up, half-expecting/half-hoping that we would hear good news and be able to make a final [...] Read More


Backcountry Blues Part One The Outdoor Weblog

Each year the hardcore backcountry snow lovers that I call my friends use every possible method within their power to get me to join them on their forays into the Sierra Nevada wilderness. "No," I say, "that's just not for me. I love backpacking - in the Summer - but snowcamping? No way." My preference would be to do multiple laps on the KT-22 lift at Squaw Valley resort [...] Read More


Backcountry Blues Part Three The Outdoor Weblog

Waking to an incredibly gorgeous bluebird Saturday the crew could not resist the temptation to get some fresh turns on the nearby locale. Sourdough Hill stood at an elevation around 7000 feet, and beckoned to be conquered and ridden. Also nearby was Lost Corner Mountain, a feature to our west that rose to over 8000 feet of elevation. Ironically, it was at the base of this aptly named rampart where only twelve hours before we huddled [...] Read More


Winning Customers Over the Telephone - Part Three Bizinformer

The next step of a successful customer call is offering something different. After answering the customer's most immediate question, this would be the time to share information on any specials you are currently running or a new inventory line you are carrying. It could sound something like this: "You are calling at a great time because this week we are running a special on widgets. Buy one and the second is half [...] Read More


Winning Customer Over The Telephone - Part 4 Bizinformer

The final two tips for a successful customer call involve inviting and thanking. Invite: Once you have answered the caller's primary questions and shared a little something extra (i.e. a special sale or new inventory item) it is time to invite the caller into your store. Don't assume that because they called, they know where you are located. Every business has competition, frequently in the same general location. There is nothing worse that [...] Read More