While
participating in one of my favorite "make it through the drudgingly boring work
day" activities, checking the Steep and Cheap website[1], the Kelty Gunnison 2 tent
popped up as the current steal. As I am currently in the market for a new tent, I decided to do some quick research to see if this tent was a good fit for me.
Upon my initial examination of the Kelty website, I noticed a good deal of their
products had won editor’s choice awards from various outdoor magazines. Trying
fervently to acquire as much information as possible in the ten minutes
remaining on the deal, I followed a few of the links to the editor’s choice
articles and ascertained that the Kelty Gunnison 2 was a high functioning and
quality tent. Ultimately the Gunnison was a bit too small for my needs, but I
decided to keep researching Kelty’s online inventory just in case another deal
came around.
Now I know
this might not seem to have much to do with finding a new career opportunity,
but the research I conducted after deciding not to pull the trigger on the
Gunnison purchase lead me to Outside Magazine’s 2008 best places to work. Listed
at number 10, Kelty was recognized for operating a 100% wind powered office,
paying employees to test products, and organizing staff outings in the Rocky
Mountains. Curiosity peaked[2] by Outside’s article I
scoured The Kelty website for other interesting tidbits about the company.
Turns out they outfitted climbers with backpacks on the first American ascent
of the West Ridge of Mt. Everest in 1963, supplied National Geographic with
packs for their expedition of Antarctica in 1966, and even produced a line of
products with the Grateful Dead in 1996.[3] I mean, who wouldn't want
to work for a company that has a history of manufacturing top of the line outdoor
equipment, encourages employees to test their products in the Rocky Mountains,
and operates with the environment in mind? I know I do, which is why I’m making
Kelty the first addition to Tim’s Ten.
I had
mentioned in my first post that Tim’s Ten is a fairly self serving blog. To
that point, this is the part where I ask if anyone has any contacts relating to
Kelty? Any information, connection, or introduction is greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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