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Angie Sadler is a working mom, housewife, and Ultra Distance Runner. Angie has been running for a long time but has only recently been doing long-distances. Recently, Angie participated in her second 24 hour race representing England during the Perth Ultra Fest. She was first lady and 4th overall. She also achieved the qualifying standard for the 2010 World Championships and the 2011 Commonwealth games.
During all of this, she was outfitted in Wigwam socks. Wigwam is proud to be supporting Angie. Wigwam will be tracking Angie and her results throughout the year as she enters new races around the globe.
   With Wigwam's new Tactical line in full swing, we are continuing to field test our socks in the roughest conditions with our fellow service guys and gals. Pictured above is 1LT Kapsen who is station in an undisclosed loction in the Middle East. With temperatures reaching 130 degrees during the day, Kapsen and 20 others have been putting out socks to the test. The verdict? 1LT Kapsen has been wearing our socks every day since they arrived.
"Dear Wigwam, thank you so much for making such high quality, durable socks. They have kept me comfortable and I have not had any blisters. Being on my feet for hours and event days on end in extreme heat, it really helps to have such a great product on my feet. Keep staying USA Made. Thank you again for supporting me and other US troops" - 1LT Kapsen
Wigwam is so proud to be Made in the USA and to support our US troops. To 1LT Kapsen and everyone under your command, thank you for your service and for being a great endorser of Wigwam socks. We will be in touch with 1LT Kapsen as he continues to gear test our new Tactical line.
 
A note from THE Marvellous Mimi Anderson. Wigwam is proud to have her wearing our product. Go Mimi!
PRE-RACE:
Let me describe to you this AWESOME race. The UTMB (as it is lovingly nick named) is a 166km (104 mile) race starting and finishing in Chamonix. It covers 3 Countries, France, Italy and Switzerland, there is more than 9,400m of positive ascent, all of which has to be completed in 46hrs! On the website the race is described as “ a great epic in a magical environment, Seven valleys, 71 glaciers, 400 summits...The Mont Blanc range is fascinating.” Who wouldn’t be tempted?
The UTMB is one of the classics of the Ultra world, it is the ultimate Mountain race. This year approximately 2,300 competitors have entered the event., ready to face the challenge of their life-time, of which only 7.3% are women. Runners will battle against fatigue, altitude, blisters, weather, sleep deprivation and hallucinations, but this is all part of the challenge, testing ourselves to the limits.
I have wanted to do this race for years and on the 27th August 2010 at 6.30pm I will be standing nervously on the start line hoping that I have the stamina, courage and strength to get myself across the finish line.
My training is now done, have I done enough? I hope so!!! Kit needed for the race is laid-out on my spare-room bed, this is checked several times before I pack and when I leave for the airport on Wednesday I will stop the car a couple of times just to make sure I have my trainers with me. Sad but true!!!
During the race you can follow my pink dot on my website www.marvellousmimi.com thanks to the Inkerman Group ( www.inkerman.com ) You can also follow live updates on the UTMB website http://www.ultratrail.com/ my race number is 2994.
As always I am raising money for Help for Heroes, every step I take is a step towards raising money for this fantastic charity. The men and women of the armed forces need our help and support, please give it to them. www.justgiving.com/Mimi-Anderson
RACE DAY:
Friday morning arrived, the day of the race. My main worry at this stage was that I wouldn't make the cut offs, but I had been assured by everyone that it shouldn't be a problem, I couldn't take things easy but getting to the Check Points in the allocated time was within my capabilities.
The weather today was simply awful, it had rained constantly during the night and I don't mean just a bit of rain, it was tipping it down. All the competitors received an SMS from the race organisers to say that the weather conditions for the race were going to be rain, wind and cold so we had to be prepared for these conditions - in went an extra long sleeved top into my pack!
 Working for Wigwam is a joy for many reasons, but one of my favorite parts about working for such a great company is the daily testimonials we recieve from people who have used or are using our product. With such a vast product line, I truly believe we have a sock for everyone. Whether you're skiing down a mountain, hiking through a nearby park, walking around the block, or even fly fishing, Wigwam has product to help you stay comfortable in all conditions.
Recently, a testimonial came in from a great fly fisherman, Steve T. Again, the joy of these testimonials for me, and everyone else at Wigwam is the positive feedback we get from our valued customers.
Thank you, Steve for wearing our product and for being a Wigwam brand advocate!
Dear Wigwam,
I just returned from my fishing vacation in Alaska with very warm feet. Wigwam socks really kept my feet warm in my waders. I wore the Wigwam Cool-Lite Hiker Pro and they were very comfortabIe. I spent several hours a day standing in a very cold river and never once got cold feet. I had a great vacation and caught a lot of fish. I spend a lot of time in a deer stand hunting in the fall so these socks will get plenty of use in the future.
Thanks so much for making an outstanding product.
Steve T.
As we go through life, we often run into people who leave a mark on us. Some of which make such an impression that it inspires us to try and be better people.
Recently, a few Wigwam employee's had the pleasure of meeting Scott Stoll, a Milwaukee, WI native. Scott founded a foundation called the Argonauts which is an adventure-travel community dedicated to inspiring the human spirit by enabling people to venture into the unknown and sharing their dreams and discoveries with the world. 100% of profits donated to adventure and exploration. Scott has committed himself to entertaining people and inspiring people - a very bold statement. But, Scott is a very bold man. He once asked himself, "If I could do anything, what would I do?" and with that, he naturally responded with the idea of a spiritual quest around the world on a bicycle seeking the meaning of life - a journey that will stick with him for the rest of his life. "After discovering the meaning of life, I realized the obvious irony that I still have to live my life. I don't think I've experienced anything more than a handful of enlightening moments, but I am reminded of one of my favorite Zen sayings, "Before enlightenment chop wood carry water, after enlightenment chop wood carry water." So, I'm putting into practice what I learned and riding around the country to prove that if an average guy like me can bicycle around the world, then anyone can live their "impossible" dream," said Scott.
Scott has completed his cycling trip around the world, but that doesn't mean he's done doing amazing things. Scott is currently on a book tour for Falling Uphill, a compelling chronical of his spiritual journey around the world on a bike. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Falling-Uphill-by-Scott-Stoll/35382868587.
Without question, Scott has inspired me and the people at Wigwam. Wigwam will be supporting Scott in his efforts moving forward. Coming up, Scott will be going to an elementary school in New Berlin to illustrate the children's edition of Falling Uphill. And, in January through February he hopes to travel to Kenya to celebrate his 40th birthday, visit the gorillas, and some more schools. Scott has been/lived in over 60 different countries and has been called, "a citizen of the world," by many.
In return, Scott is a Wigwam supporter and we are honored to have him be a Wigwam brand advocate.
Go Scott!
www.theargonauts.com
"When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking". - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
 In the world of BMX riding, Brian Kachinsky is guy to beat. Ranking as one of ESPN's Pro Riders, Brian has finished in the top 5 in the X Games and has been winning and competing world-wide since 1995. Wigwam is lucky to be able to share product with Brian on and off the street, whether he is on the ramp or lounging on the couch. Aside from his ferocity in competition, Brian is light-hearted and always seems to have a smile on his face -- a genuine guy, with extreme talent. A special thanks to Brian for being a Wigwam brand advocate! "Hi, Wigwam!
Here's a silly photo of myself with the socks you sent! Again, these are some of the best socks I've ever worn! Thanks again, you rule.
Sincerely,
Brian Kachinsky's Feet (and hands)"
TOMRV is the Tour of the Mississippi River Valley, a Midwest cycling tradition now in its 33nd year. Every year 1,500 bicycling enthusiasts come to ride the TOMRV tour. They enjoy a challenging ride on scenic roads, through Midwest farmland, and along the Mississippi River. Of those 1,500 bicycling enthusiasts were a few of Wigwam's own employee's, family members and others connected with the company. All of which were sporting the Wigwam logo throughout the ride.
The ride started on Saturday June 12th from Bettendorf, Iowa (106 miles) or from Preston, Iowa (69 miles) and travel to Clarke College in Dubuque, Iowa. The following day riders returned using a different route to Bettendorf (90 miles) or to Preston (46 miles). The route is varied and scenic, using lightly traveled paved roads. There are many views of the Mississippi River as racers ride along it, over it on bridges, and through it on causeways. The route is hilly near Dubuque, with 6,000 feet of climbing on Saturday and 4,000 feet on Sunday - no easy feat for any average rider.
"During the 106 miles on Saturday and 90 miles on Sunday, it rained for about 60 miles. We all made it back wet, but safe and sound," said Bob Radzins, Forecast Analyst at Wigwam. Though the conditions were not ideal, the Chain Gang powered through and plans on attending the race for many years to come. Wigwam is proud to support the Chain Gang and is thrilled to have its employee's, and friends of Wigwam participating in athletic events like the TOMRV!
Pictured in the photo above (from left to right) is Steve Ballou (68), Bob Radzins (55), Dale Schmideler (42), and Glen Schmideler (48).
 As a part of Wigwam's rebranding initiative, a new website was created. Since its creation, it has gotten some notice from a highly reputable writer, Mark J. Miller. Miller has written for Glamour, ESPN, National Geographic and other popular national and international publications. The rebranding served as a way for Wigwam to organize and consolidate a vast amount of socks and technologies into five succinct competencies, Sport, At Work, Heath, Outdoor, and Snowsport. In addition, PRO and FUSION (formerly Ultimax and Ingenius) were introduced through revamped landing pages to further educate the consumer on Wigwam's technologies. Mark J. Miller's article "Wigwam Socks. Sock it to me," is a great evaluation of the Wigwam website and accurately illustrates the reasoning behind why the website has been designed to look and act the way it does today. Take a look: http://www.brandchannel.com/features_webwatch.asp?ww_id=465
The Tail of Troy -- May 25, 2010
SPC Troy Yocum backed by a team is taking on the challenge of raising the needed $5 million by hiking 7000 miles across America while drumming. The journey will take 15 months passing through 30 states and 38 large cities . Troy will have to average over 20 miles a day while enduring each season. The idea for the hike has been evolving since Troy joined the Army in 2001 but it is now when our economy is struggling and military families are in most need that he will put one foot in front of another.
Wigwam is proud to be supporting someone with such great courage and heart. Wigwam has outfitted Troy with a years supply of Wigwam socks as he makes his trip across the great USA. "After speaking with him this morning, he is blister free and very thankful for our product," said Natalie Stangl, Field Marketing Manager at Wigwam.
So, why hike 7,000 miles?
In 2007 Yocum was presented with a challenge by the his friend and event coordinator of KCRF, Ali Omar, to help raise funds for cancer research by attempting the longest drumming Guinness record. All plans were in order to play for the Thunder over Louisville fireworks show kicking off the Derby season when he received orders from the military to report for duty with the 100th battallion/442 Infantry of the pacific coast islands in Iraq and Kuwait for a 13 month deployment.
After that he was sure that he would not make the attempt for at least 15 months. When arriving in Kuwait he got word that Ali had lost his long battle with cancer. He then fought for the opportunity to attempt the record in Ali's honor. He was able to plan the event with the help of his commander and the USO. In order to beat the record he had to play over 120 hours in a row with only taking a 5 minute break every hour.
 Dear Wigwam,
My name is 2LT Matthew Snyder and I recently graduated from the United States Army Ranger School. I am writing to express my satisfaction and thank you for your high quality products. My primary sock of choice during the rigorous 61 day course was your Wigwam Base Camp Fusion Boot Sock. Especially in the Mountain and Swamp Phases, your product performed superiorly to other socks. The durability of the sock far exceeded my expectations. In fact, your sock often times kept my feet dry while others seemed to have soaking wet feet. The socks wore excellently and definately aided in my wsuccess at the school by preventing blisters and kewweping my feet dry. Thank you for your dedication to making high quality products. I look forward to continued business with your company. If possible, could you send your most recent product catalog to the address below. Thank you again. Respectfully, 2LT Matthew S
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