Do YOU have what it takes to be an ExOfficio Ambassador?

ExOfficio (pronouced X-O-Fish-E-O) is, simply put, a very cool company. Based in Seattle, they have been designing and producing clothes for travelers and active adventurers for over 25 years. I’ve worn their gear on many of my trips abroad and while on the river, and have always been impressed with the quality and durability of their product. For those of you who’ve seen me in Seattle know that I always seem to wearing my blue Storm Logic Jacket , pictured here.

Adding to ExOfficio’s ‘cool’ factor is their most recent search for Women Ambassadors to represent ExOfficio. Here’s where you come in.

ExOfficio is looking for up to three individuals to act as Adventure Ambassadors for their company.

Do you fit the profile?

Are you passionate about adventure travel?

Can you act as an inspirations in your community or elsewhere?

Can you be articulate as a leader and an ambassador, and successfully to motivate others?

If you answered yes to these questions, you should apply to be an Adventure Ambassador. Please note this is a non-paying position.

The perks of being an ExOfficio Adventure Ambassador:

• Endorse ExOfficio by informing others about the brand.


• Share your experience with ExOfficio products and give feedback on their products.


• Be willing to participate in an event at an ExOfficio store.


• Wear ExOfficio clothing (at no cost to you) and share updates and photos via ExOfficio’s Facebook page.

How to apply:

To apply to be an ExOfficio Ambassador, you must fill out the application and answer the question in an essay or video of 300 words or less, “Why Should You Be an ExOfficio Ambassador?” The video must be uploaded to YouTube or Vimeo. All entries are due by July 1, 2012. Sorry men! Only women may apply to be an Ambassador.

For complete details and application on how to be an ExOfficio Ambassador, click here.

Photo taken by Joslin Fritz.

I’m a flip flop wearer through and through. It’s the river guide in me. I know, I just talked about this in my last post. Living in Seattle, you can’t wear flip-flops year round. Trust me, I’ve tried.

Much as I miss my sandals, the KEEN Sienna Mary Jane (MJ) shoes are a comfortable, more stylish alternative for springtime in Seattle and city living. They’d also be perfect for bringing to India for walking around the narrow streets if you had a bit of extra room in your luggage.

It’s hard to dress up a t-shirt and jeans. These flats work well in doing just that. The spandex wide strap on the top of the shoe makes it easy to slip on and head out the door. The shoes also provide ample support to your feet, not common in flats. My feet felt just grand after wearing them around for the whole day. This is why I would add these to my packing list for India-not as bulky as sneakers but more support and coverage than flip-flops.

The sole of the shoe grips well, which is important in Seattle. We are known for a certain type of weather, and sunny, bright blue skies is not what I’m talking about. All too often surfaces are slippery, and with these shoes being so low profile, I didn’t know how they would hold up against the rainy, wet weather. I was pleasantly surprised though, these shoes had ample traction and kept me standing up, not laid out on the ground. Good traction in shoes is important when on the road, any traveler would agree.

I happen to like the rubber toe KEEN design featured on many of their shoes, I know some folks are nay-sayers on this style.  I think the rubber toe design gives the flats an extra bit of pizzazz, and it protects your toes that much more. For me, these shoes are a suitable alternative to sandals, and can be worn with any casual outfit. The shoes come in a number of fun different colors-Hibiscus, True Khaki, Black and Shaded Spruce. With all the color options, KEEN is twisting my rubber arm to purchase another pair.

The KEEN Sienna MJ shoes retail for $75 and are available at Amazon here.

Photo of the KEEN Sienna MJ shoe is courtesy of KEEN. Photo of shoes on my feet are taken by (surprise!) me.

The deadline for my springtime giveaway is right around the corner. April 10th is almost here! You still have time to sign up to win 2 pairs of BEARPAW shoes from their new Springtime Collection. What’s on the table to win you ask?

The Lilly flip-flops ($20) have a comfortable rubber insole and come in a variety of colors. Perfect for slipping on for your walk to the beach. Right in time for summer!

The Annalisa boots ($75) are stylish but still casual, and work well for those colder Spring days. The sheepskin footbed is sure to keep your feet cozy, and the knit design pairs well with a skirt or tights. They come in a variety of colors such as flax, petunia purple and lake.

BEARPAW has been creating comfy and stylish shoes for over ten years. They use sheepskin in many of their shoes, a personal favorite material of mine. Sheepskin helps to insulate your feet, while also adding to the cozy factor considerably. I’ve had a pair of their Loki II slippers for a while now and they are an absolute must for me on cold winter mornings. They have five different collections for you to choose from: Classics, Tahoe, Boutique, Campus and of course, Slippers. Check out all the different styles, you’ll be surprised at just how many there are. Follow BEARPAW on Twitter (@Bearpawshoes) for more opportunities to win their fabulous shoes!

These two pairs of shoes retail for almost $100, and you can have them for free! All you have to do is enter to win.

How do you enter to win? It’s easy!

All you have to do to subscribe to receive my blog via email. That’s it. I’d love it if you commented on one of my previous posts, or followed me on twitter, but really, it all comes down to email subscription.

How do you subscribe to receive my blog via email?

At the side bar on the right of this screen, under the Subscribe Me title, type in your email and click ‘Subscribe’. Every time I post a blog entry, you will receive it in your email. No need to check back to see if I’ve written something new, you’ll have it right there in your inbox.

**I promise never to send any spam. Cross my heart.

The Rules

The contest will be open until 11:59 pm PST of April 10th, 2012. The next day, I will pick one email address from the new subscribers at random usingRandom.org. This person will have five days to let me know their size, color and shipping address. (Sorry, shipping only to North America.) If the person does not respond in five days, another email will be chosen.

Get it? Sign on up! OH! And please share this with your friends, everyone deserves a chance for new shoes for Spring!

Photos courtesy of BEARPAW Shoes. Follow BEARPAW on Twitter @bearpawshoes, and like them on Facebook here.