Hermit's Hut Store News

What season is it?

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 11:41:41 -0800

For the past 10 or so days, we've seen sunny skies and 70-degree temps. I'm no scienmathematologist or anything, but that seems to be the reason we're not getting any snow. After an already late start to the season (third week of December) we have been blasted with spring, nearly bikini weather. As enticing as that sounds, it's just a big ol' slap in the face to all the season-pass-wielding locals who just want to put in powder time - preferably without patches of gravel jumping out and biting the bottom of your board.

Anyhow, if anybody out there has a snowdance you keep tucked in your pocket, now's the time to let that baby loose.

Its not just free shipping, it's more than free!

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:33:39 -0800

We're going crazy here at Hermit's Hut. I had to check with the boss man twice about this one. We are no longer giving free shipping on all Western Mountaineering products.Instead, we are bumping up the cost to double the standard shipping rate. Why is this good news for you? Because we are paying it all for you. That's right, we are doubling our cost for shipping and giving you the money.
Enter code dblfreeship at checkout for this $25.00 limited time special offer.

Note: Offer valid in continental 48 US States. Not valid on any international or overseas orders.

Guaranteed Delivery

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:35:24 -0800

Uh oh, forgot to order aunt Francine's jacket? No worries. We will be shipping up until Dec. 23. You can choose from UPS Ground, 3-Day Select, 2nd Day Air and Overnight. We can also make deliveries on Saturdays for an additional charge.

Ground delivery will only be guaranteed on orders placed before Dec. 16. Expedited shipments, thoguh, will be guaranteed within their allotted time frames. Remember, no tax on any order* from the Hermit's Hut.

Happy Holidays and a good snow season to you all.
-Josh

* CA is excluded from no-tax orders. We charge 7.25% for all CA orders.

Resellerratings.com Listing

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:20:00 -0800

Hey all. We have just signed up at www.resellerratings.com. Since we get a lot of business from Google Shopping, we decided to add another method of ratings beyond the Yahoo! customer service surveys. So far we only have a couple comments on there, but it's still new. So if you've bought something from us in the past, please don't hesitate to make mention of it, and if you are thinking about choosing Hermit's Hut for your next outdoor product, check out the ratings or give us a call.

Hope all is well with everybody.

-Josh

It was a good summer...like Top Five good

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 13:18:08 -0800

I don't know about you, but here in Redding the still 90-degree weather is a slowly dissipating remnant of this summer. And what a summer it was. There were a LOT of people looking for gear this year so I've been going through and finding what it was that people most wanted. Here is a Top-Five list of our biggest-selling items this summer:

1. Petzl Elios Helmet. Starting the summer off, we couldn't keep the Ecrin Rocs in stock. But as soon as July hit, the tide switched to the Elios. There is no doubt the Elios is a great helmet, but the helmet trend changed suddenly. We have a couple assumptions, but no certain reason why. Anyhow, we're still selling the Elios regularly. Way to go, Petzl.

2. Arc'Teryx Blade 21 Backpack. This has always been a fairly stable seller for HermitsHut.com, but never more than this summer. For those who don't know, this pack is designed for the urban professional in mind. It safely and comfortable holds laptops or large folders for transport through the city on a bike or in a cab. And with the undeniable Arc'Teryx construction, people have finally realized the benefits of this pack.

3. Gregory Baltoro 70. Honestly, find me an outdoor magazine or website that didn't review this pack one of their top picks. And with good reason. It was redesigned this year and now features three access points, zip-through sleeping bag compartment, 4,300 cubic inches and a functional and totally comfortable suspension system. Seriously. Get one.

4. MSR Miniworks EX Water Filter. It's small, light and pumps 1 liter/minute. It's field maintainable, connects directly to a Nalgene bottle or MSR Dromedary bags and a replacement warning gauge make this our most highly sought after water filter/pump.

5. GoLite Shangri-LA 3. It used to be the Hex 3. Now it's the Shangri-LA. And now we can't keep them in stock. We thought the shift would be good, but we didn't anticipate it would be this good.

So thanks for making HermitsHut.com you choice for your outdoor adventures. What do you predict will be the nation's hot items this winter?

-Josh

Castle Crags

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:52:25 -0800

Recently my wife and I spent the weekend at Castle Crags State Park. We spent most of our days exploring the rocky trails and steep cliffs. There were many beautiful views of Mt. Shasta that were worth an extended indulgence and we took full advantage of them.

If you are ever traveling through Northern California, visiting the Castle Crags would be a must. There are many trails ranging from beginner to intermediate and a large selection of faces to rappel and rock climb. There is a campground at the entrance of the park just a short and beautiful hike from the action. The park is unique to me, each campsite is exclusive from its neighbor. We have spent weekends here where we have worn holes in our shoes and also spent weekends when we never put our shoes on at all.

Our gear was simple on this trip. We use a heavy four person tent, large enough to fit an air mattress and bags inside. I brought our BBQ which is a personal must for car camping trips (there is no passing up top sirloin and bacon cheeseburgers). The bear threat here is very minimal and there are bear boxes at every site. I have a set of GCI Trail Slings to sit on that I got from the Hut. I can’t say enough about how everyone should have those! On our hikes we take minimal equipment. I use an Osprey Stratos 18 pack and stuff it with food, water and jackets. We both have Golite jackets. Mine is the Paradigm and Jenn’s is the Phantasm.

I am hoping to attempt a summit of Shasta in the next couple of weeks to retrieve some lost rental gear up near Red Banks. A very interesting story that will soon be told.

-Page

It's been long, and still not over

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:21:02 -0800

This summer sure has brought some warmth – nothing unexpected in these parts. And I hate that I have become acclimated to it. Like yesterday, in the early evening I commented to my friends about how nice it was. They agreed. The temperature was 98 degrees. Of course, when the past two weeks have been teetering around 110, it came as a nice surprise.

But before too long we’ll start to hit that perfect time of year in Redding. Autumn. The outdoor summer festivals are coming to a close over the next few weeks. Some schools rang their bells for the first time this very morning. That summer scent of honeysuckle and sweet dirt that always takes me back to the hallways of my high school is starting to linger in the air.

We complain about the heat now, but before you know it we’ll be toting sweaters, preparing for the rains to come. It’s been a good summer overall, full of adventures and good times. And while we haven’t said goodbye just yet, it’s nice to get excited for what’s to come.

What did you do this summer?

-Josh

Doing our part

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 15:01:15 -0800

I was just informed of a small oversight on our web store and in all of our information and, since I manage the web site, I felt it was my responsibility to correct it. With all of the focus on "Carbon Credits" and "Global Warming" these days I feel it is important to note that since opening in 1971 The Hermit's Hut has been as green as any store can be.

We recycle all of our cardboard, paper, and plastic products in ecologically efficient ways to help reduce our impact on the environment.
The boxes we ship out are usually the same boxes we got in from a manufacturer with our products, we simply cut and resize them to the dimensions of your orders.
Any boxes which are unsafe for transportation are sent to a cardboard recycling facility.
All the paper in our store which does not carry personal information is recycled either here, for interoffice memo's, or sent to a paper recycling facility.
Any paper containing personal information is shredded, in our office and by trained staff, and is later destroyed or utilized in a secure and ecologically friendly manner.
Our staff are all advocates of cleaning up trails and we offer incentives to in-store customers who consistently clean up after themselves and other people on their outdoor adventures.
When it is feasible and safe to do so, at least 30% of our staff ride their bicycles to work to help reduce their impact on CO2 emissions.
During our Friday lunch barbeque's we utilize an efficient propane grill and non-disposable utensils to reduce our waste output.

Basically, we try to do our part and set an example in our community so others can enjoy the same outdoors we do and we have been doing so for over 36 years.

Questions, comments, or tips for going green? Email me: acorbelli@hermitshut.com.

20 % Off Stimulus / Tax Refund Check Sale

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 14:34:26 -0800

What a great time of year for you! HermitsHut.com's STIMULUS sale is finally here. It's 20% off the retail price. No way! Of course, you know we have to exclude Western Mountaineering. But all 2008 skis and snowboards by K2, Palmer, Volkl, Atomic. All backpacks by Gregory, Arc'Teryx, Golite, and our number 1-selling Osprey. If it's in stock, it's on sale. All you have to do is enter code stimulus into the coupon section during checkout, and away you go!

Also, if you haven't stopped by, we've been doing some renovations to the site. Let us know what you like or dislike about it. After all, we're here to please you.

-Joshua
www.HermitsHut.com
customerservice@hermitshut.com
888-507-4455

Customer Photo Page

Tue, 20 May 2008 10:16:59 -0800

Howdy. We have started a Customer Photo Page on the hermitshut.com website. We don't have a lot of pictures so far, but we want everybody to send us some pictures of your adventures. All we ask is that you let us know your name and where the photos were taken...along with any other information you want to throw in there. We are really excited about this and look forward to seeing some really cool pics!

-Josh

Arc'Teryx Sale On Now!

Wed, 14 May 2008 11:17:09 -0800

Hi everybody. Just a head's up...we started a new system where every week will yield a different special. This week it is an additional 10% of Arc'Teryx items in stock! Use code arcteryx in the coupon section of the order form.That's hermitshut.com's already low price on Arc'Teryx, and then 10% off along with FREE SHIPPING on orders over $100. So definitely come check out our men's and women's Arc'Teryx clothing as well as our selection of their backpacks. See you soon! Remember, use code arcteryx!

-Josh

We have joined blogcatalog.com

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:45:57 -0800

Just a head's up, but we have decided to join ">BlogCatalog.com We figured that we are a community store and like to be involved within the community. So, why not find a blogging community of similar nature?

-Joshua

Free Shipping Test Run!

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 13:04:32 -0800

HermitsHut.com is giving a test run to Free Shipping deal. For the next week and a half, any order over $50 will qualify for free shipping! Tents, Sleeping Bags, Skis, Snowboards, Backpacks, Jackets...whatever. Stop by and let us know what you think! The sun is shining and the air is crisp. Get outside and enjoy your next adventure.

Joshua

Happy Monday!

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:07:54 -0800

Well the tent-sale was pretty good. We barbecued burgers and hot dogs under a magnificent blue sky, a light breeze and plenty of sunshine to keep us warm. Sold some skis, sold some snowboards and talked to a TON of people. Without having a beach around and a 12-pack of some micro brew,we couldn't have asked for a better day. Well, just wanted to say thank you to everybody who stopped by and hope you enjoy your skis, snowboards, tents or whatever the heck else you might have bought. Happy travels!

-Joshua

Store Sale!

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:27:32 -0800

The time has arrived...our big Ski and Snowboard tent-sale is on tomorrow. For anybody who will be driving through town tomorrow, you need to stop bye! All skis and snowboards will be on sale, with some up to 50% off! Not to mention clothing at 40% off. K2, Morrow, Palmer, Volkl, Arc'Teryx, MSR, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, Thule, Sierra Designs, The North Face, Osprey, Gregory...and the list goes on. Stop by Hermit's Hut Outdoor Specialties for the big sale at 3184 Bechelli Lane, Redding...just look for the big tent outside!

-Joshua
customerservice@hermitshut.com
www.HermitsHut.com
888-507-4455
(530)222-4511