Opportunities

Win 250!

Share a summer highlight dressed in BSQO!

BSQO Fleeces, Utah and & S’mores

Submit via email (anne@bsqo.com) a picture of you, your family member, or a friend having fun this summer (wearing a BSQO item of course) and you will be eligible to win $250 to spend at BSQO!

All entires due Sept 7. Winner announced Sept 9.

Prize must be redeemed by November 1, 2001.

Recharging!

When opportunities present themselves you often have to act quickly. Such is the case with three opportunities that recently came my way.

The first two relate to design and lacrosse. My boys have been lucky enough to be part of the Larchmont Mamaroneck lacrosse organization for many years. In fact, this will be Quinn’s fifth and final year playing for them. Every few years the organization buys new uniforms and here is where I got lucky. They asked Black Squirrel to design this year’s uniform. The uniforms just arrived and the boys and coaches are excited about them. Seeing the smiles and hearing the enthusiasm has been very rewarding.

Fast forward to Pelham’s new lacrosse program and my knowing a few folks involved. This opportunity came about by default, but an opportunity nonetheless. Garth is a coach and organizer of the program and when the group met to divvy up responsibilities he got uniform design. Needless to say we can’t wait for the new uniforms to arrive. They are just as classy as the LMYL uniforms.

The third latest opportunity is thanks to my older sister, Alicia. She planned a girls ski trip and invited me. I leave on Thursday for Montana. Perfect timing, right before lax season really gets underway. I will let you know how it goes.

Don’t pass up any opportunities and don’t miss out on Black Squirrel’s new finds. Visit us at bsqo.com or in the shop.

Be Prepared

I apologize to anyone who is inconvenienced by Black Squirrel Outfitters being closed on this Friday, January 21. I left town this past Friday to recharge the batteries before attending the annual Outdoor Retailer show. I find there is nothing better than a few days on the slopes to help get my

mind right and this trip has been no exception. We’ve had a particularly wild ride with a little bit of everything – lots of family time, a wonderful day in Deer Valley with old and new friends, and a variety of temperatures and conditions which included sunny warm temperatures, one wet rainy day, some fantastic snow and some that was “not so much.” Plus, the people, architecture, styles and attitudes always inspire me.

I do hope you will take advantage of the one day 40% off sale on Saturday, January 22. Jon who has been helping me will be running the show. There are some great deals to be had so be sure to check out the goods on-line or in the shop (Saturday 10-5).



We are excited to get to OR and find next years must have items, as well as check in with old friends who have been great partners to BSQO through the years.

Hope you make the time to recharge too!

Fall into Black Squirrel Outfitters!!

I had the good fortune of spending Labor Day weekend in Big Sky, Montana with "family friends." Big Sky, as I referenced in my April blog, is a magnificent area, and just as majestic in September as it is in April. We mountain biked, hiked, fly fished, listened to Willie Nelson play under the stars and gawked at moose, bear, elk and fox.

My biggest adventure was on Sunday, when I did my first fly fishing float trip. Thanks to my brother in law who arranged a trip with East Slope Outdoors -- http://www.eastslopeoutdoors.com -- we floated the beautiful and productive Madison River. Six of us launched in three boats led by our colorful and expert guides: Sklyer, Adam and Stuart. While the fishing could not have been better as we landed plenty of Rainbows, Browns, Whitefish and even a Cutthroat; the weather was another story.

We knew the forecast called for a chance of rain with a high in the mid 60’s and upon departure the weather looked favorable – a beautiful mix of sun and high billowy clouds and moderate temperatures. Then we were off and within the hour the temperature dropped and we faced hail, lightning and thunder . . and we had six hours to go. I was hanging in there until my guide, Stuart, told me to set my rod down while we waited out some lightning that was a bit too close for comfort.

Fortunately, my family members have been very loyal supporters of Black Squirrel and I must say we were all well prepared with our layering systems that included plenty of Black Squirrel gear – Ibex base layers, fleece and down insulating layers and good waterproof shells.

Had the fishing not been so good I am sure I would have packed it in sooner – given that I am not a big fan of the wet and cold – but I sure would have hated to miss all the fun. This trip was a great reminder of why I opened BSQO in the first place. I love being outdoors and I don’t want to have to change my plans every time the weather changes. I am also not the kind of person who is going to run out and buy a new fishing or skiing or hiking outfit every time I want to try a new activity – so I need Black Squirrel gear – attractive, quality and above all, functional.

Best of all, by the time we got to Eino’s Tavern in West Yellowstone, I was warm, ready for a cold beverage, and ready to swap fish tales with my family and our guides.

IT'S FALL, so think football, friends, fun and of course: FALL CLOTHES -- like flannel, cords, sweaters and fleece! 

Black Squirrel now has items for MOM too!!

Women's Must Haves - encouraged by y'all, this Fall I introduce some essentials for women.  Like everything else at BSQO, I am focusing on items that fit your hectic lifetsyle, but still look great.  One of the new brands I am really excited about is Nau (pronounced "now"), a company that excels at using cutting edge performance fabrics to create great looking clothes.

My Back To School Picks -

Mountain Khakis' Original Mountain pants - $55 -  I love these on my boys, and my boys love wearing them, so getting dressed for school is suddenly easy for everyone. The Original Mountain Pant is soft against the skin, but is plenty tough where it is needed, making it a no brainer for back to school.

Patagonia's Pique Fleece - $80 - When he wants his hoodie and I want him in a sweater, this is our compromise.  I think subtle details on this 1/2 zip fleece - from its textured pique fabric, to its side zip cell phone pocket make this a perfect back to school necessity.  It stuffs easily into back packs and lockers, not to mention your son will want to take it to the slopes too.