Smitten Merino Blog

PAT FARMERS ON THE FINAL LEG OF POLE TO POLE RUN

2012-01-03T14:34:00.000-08:00

Pat is on the final Antarctic leg of his continuous run from pole to pole. Check out www.poletopolerun.com and also Eric Phillips trip tracker at http://icetrek.expenews.com/en/expeditions/235/dispatches/3328

He has run at least a marathon a day every day with no rest day since starting at the North pole 6 months ago!!!!

From Flower Meadows to Dark Canyons I always wear Smitten

2011-11-08T14:53:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,
It has been awhile since I have checked in but its hard to find time to blog when your going from Crazy adventure to Crazy Adventure.

I am so happy with my Smitten garnets, there is not a day go's by that I not in my Smitten.

I have been on quite the tour over the last year, Here is a little photo diary to fill you in on some adventures.

Scaling cliffs with Pro adventurer Steve Crombie (loston.com)

British Columbia's stunning Flower Meadows

Extremely remote multi day Class 5 dark cold canyons of the Homathko

Day of the Dead party in Mexico City with World Champion Nick Troutman after a month long waterfall quest.

I always carry Smitten with me, in every destination, every occasion. Merino wool is so versatile, comfortable and Smitten garments are stylish enough for any occasion.

Stay tuned for more adventures at
follow-the-river.com

Lhasa - Kathmandu Yeah!!!

2011-10-23T19:36:00.000-07:00

Dear Carl and Nic,
Well, we did it! Lhasa - Kathmandu via Everest Base Camp in 26 days. I would have posted more regularly and given you updates but no blogging aloud in China! Can't download any pics in Nepal either (not the gov't but technology!). There are pics at http://www.trikesrw.com/ and on my facebook page. But i'll post some photos when I get back to Tassie next week.

The trip was more than either me or Carol Hurst could have dreamed. Bloody tough as well. Especially the road up to Everest which was 100km of bowling ball strewn and pot-holed dirt. There were moments when both of us felt like giving up, like wheels spinning on sand nearing the top of another 5000m pass, but i suppose both of us are stubborn buggers!

The film should be awsome as Sharyn Jones worked tirelessly to get the shots. Look out for the Bollywood ending!

Paul Pritchard.

rocking the dub-smit with Cyclingo

2011-09-13T02:38:00.000-07:00

I was going through some images from last year and came across some shots I took of John and Mischa from Cyclingo riding in their Smitten gear. We love the stuff so much that "rocking the dub-smitt" is a standard phrase at the shop, meaning the t-shirt and Franklin mini-jumper combo, and standard winter uniform too.

In this photo shoot, the guys had to deal with a gamut of conditions - standing around in the Ferntree cold while I frigged about with camera gear, riding the scary drop off, and being diplomatic (and charming, I though) when harassed by non-too-pleased walkers. All tests worthy of the dub-smit.

The rest of the shoot can be seen in Flickr

Trikes on the Roof of the World

2011-09-10T00:00:00.000-07:00

Hi There,

We are in Bangkok on our way to Lhasa. We intend to ride our recumbent trikes from Lhasa to Kathmandu via Mt Everest BC. We begin our ride on the 20th Sept and expect it to take 36 days. We are fully kitted out in Smitten merino! You can check out the 'Trikes on the Roof of the World' blogg to see where exactly we are on the 'Friendship Highway' at http://www.trikesrw.com/.

Cheers,

Paul Pritchard and Carol Hurst.

ROB PENNICOTT WILL ARRIVE IN HOBART AT 12 NOON TODAY

2011-09-02T16:16:00.000-07:00

Smitten Merino
ROB PENNICOTT WILL ARRIVE IN HOBART AT 12 NOON TODAY. Come down to the Constitution Dock Hobart to see Rob and Mick come in as they near the finish of their circumnavigation of Australia. Smitten will be there to say hi too.https://follow.theyellowboatroad.com/blog

Follow the Yellow Boat Road

follow.theyellowboatroad.com

Robert Pennicott is circumnavigating Australia in a yellow boat raising money for Polio eradication and conservation.

Smitten Wins Best Exhibitor at Hamilton Wool Show Victoria (Sheepvention)

2011-08-16T04:43:00.000-07:00

After a great first trip to the Australian Wool Show in Bendigo smitten went to Hamilton and won best Exhibitor!!!!

Rob Pennicott boating around Australia to stop Polio

2011-06-17T15:36:00.000-07:00

Check out https://follow.theyellowboatroad.com/blog to see what Rob and Mick are up to. Give $10 donation to the cause will vaccinate 17 children .

Pat Farmer runs into the USA

2011-06-14T06:35:00.000-07:00

Pat Farmer runs into the USA. Check out this Video from the Today Show.

http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/pole-to-pole-run/xjy7pjk?mediaid=7924961

Please consider giving to his cause of raising 100million for the Red Cross.

NZ HOLIDAY

2011-06-02T15:58:00.000-07:00

When I got back from the Franklin-Frenchmans Cap trip I was barely afforded time for a shower before I was on a plane to New Zealand. I could try and palm it off as a work trip, a n extended stock-photo gathering mission, but that would be stretching the truth. Our honeymoon was long overdue, so we took off to New Zealand for nearly two months of fishing, hiking, climbing and being stylish in cafes.
I swapped my river cag and booties for my climbing boots and jacket, but apart from that the wardrobe remained the same. It's great these days being a climbing dirt-bag and laté aficiando in the same set of clothes.

THE DOUBLE-F EXPEDITION

2011-06-02T00:59:00.000-07:00

I recently got invited to shoot stills for an expedition down the Franklin River, stopping off to climb Frenchmans Cap to break up the trip.

It was a very exciting trip, and the first protracted river trip I'd done. There were a load of new camera tricks and gear to come to terms with when shooting kayaking and rafting, but it was good to realise that clothing and temperature regulation were the same as I was used to. The more I wear wool, the more sold I am on it really being a jack-of-all-trades fabric.

Keep an eye on Rock, Wild and Outer Edge magazines for stories of the expedition.

ERIC AND PAT COMPLETE THE NORTH POLE SECTION

2011-05-23T02:40:00.000-07:00

Pat Farmer completed the North Pole section of his Pole to pole run. Pat is now running in Quebec Canada on his way to the South Pole. Check out www.poletopolerun.com . We look forward to seeing you back in Tasmania soon Eric. ALSO check out http://www.youtube.com/embed/vDc5jBUL-lo?rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0

SMITTEN MERINO WILL BE AT AGFEST

2011-05-01T04:46:00.000-07:00

Come and see us at Agfest. We are at site 307 Third Avenue. We will have the entire smitten range on show including the new looser fit reversible maxi, looser fit swing dress and new sleeveless scoop dress. See you there. Cheers Carl and Nicola

SMITTEN RANGE NOW IN COCO BLUE CAMPBELL TOWN

2011-04-26T16:50:00.000-07:00

Smitten merino is now available at Coco Blue. Go in and see Kate and Di and check out the range of Tasmanian made superfine merino wool fashion.

POLE TO POLE RUN NEWS

2011-04-21T05:23:00.000-07:00

The team are a third distance from North Pole to Canada. Check out Eric's and Pat's Blogs in the Blogs we like section of this page. http://poletopolerun.com/ and http://icetrek.expenews.com/en/expeditions/160/dispatches

SMITTEN NOW AVAILABLE AT MOUNTAIN DESIGNS DEVONPORT

2011-04-14T15:32:00.000-07:00

SMITTEN NOW AVAILABLE AT MOUNTAIN DESIGNS DEVONPORT

We are excited to have smitten merino at Mountain Designs in Devenport. Go in and see the team and check out the smitten range. Cheers Carl and Nic www.smittenmerino.com

POLE TO POLE RUN ROUTE

2011-03-24T20:46:00.000-07:00

If you would like to get a description of Pat Farmers run click the following link http://poletopolerun.com/the-run/ . You can also get more details at the Pat website www.poletopolerun.com . Cheers smittenmerino team

LACHIE DOES IT AGAIN

2011-03-22T06:44:00.000-07:00

Beyond The Bale, Wool Growers Magazine

CHECK OUT MORE MEDIA ABOUT LACHIE AT http://follow-the-river.com/latest/?p=178

Media Attention in wake of the Solo Fitzroy Project

2011-03-22T06:35:00.000-07:00

http://video.au.msn.com/watch/video/aussie-adventurer/x13l6z2

ERIC AND PAT ONLY DAYS AWAY FROM THE START OF THE GREATEST RUN IN HISTORY

2011-03-22T05:51:00.000-07:00

I have had the good fortune to keep in touch with Eric Phillips as he and Pat make final preparations for the pole to pole run. Check out this website and track the trip your self Pole to Pole Run with Icetrek Expeditions. Eric is the only person on Earth to have Skied unassisted the worlds 4 major ice shelf's. Get behind this adventure and Pat Farmer's ambition to raise 100 million for the Red Cross to try to put an end to water borne diseases in the Third World. This will be the greatest run ever in history. We are delighted to have the boys wearing Tasmanian made smitten merino wool thermals for the trip. Cheers Carl and Nicola

Smitten merino and Pole to Pole Run

Smitten merino at Waterfall Bay

2011-02-19T18:40:00.000-08:00

Smitten merino battles summer storm

On Saturday I drove my daughter Brooke down to Eaglehawk neck ( Tasman Peninsula) for a round of the Junior surfing Championships. I dropped her off at the comp with a storm brewing.

With Brooke's heat hours away it was a good opportunity to check out a beautiful walk to Waterfall Bay not far away.With rain beginning to fall and winds getting extreme I set off in smitten merino T-shirt and leggings. The walk is utterly spectacular following the cliffs until i reached a small creek which was beginning to flow nicely. A little track criss-crosses the creek and at one point runs behind the curtain of a waterfall. Utterly beautiful looking through the curtain at the rainforest. The creek finishes with a huge plunge over the Cliff edge. You must check out this walk. Even with driving wind and rain I was warm!!

Cheers

Carl www.smittenmerino.com

These photos are taken from the Lookout at the end of the track.

Introducing Adam Holbrook

2011-02-19T15:02:00.000-08:00

Hi there.
My name is Adam and this is my first Blog. I'm a keen bushwalker here in Tasmania, and a photographer. Feel free to check out my website at TasmaniART

When walking in the Tasmanian wilderness you can find yourself in some remote locations, so you need to be pretty self sufficient. So it’s important to be able to rely on your gear in such conditions. I therefore look for the best equipment that I can afford.

I’ve known about Smitten merino for some time, and everyone that I know that’s tried it has agreed it’s excellent stuff. So I’ve just gone and spoilt myself and got a few layers, replacing the poly thermals that are getting a bit tired, with some merino ones. Better still, locally made!

Now I’m really looking forward to my next walk which is coming up towards the end of this month, so I can try out my new Smitten gear.

Looking forward to sharing with you all some more of my adventures, both ones that I have done, and those which I am yet to do.

Cheers, Adam. TasmaniART

Below is a taste of some of my photography.

Sunrise at Ketchem Bay, Southwest Tasmania

A very windswept Horseshoe Inlet, Port Davey, Southwest Tasmania

Afternoon sun, Lake Windermere, Overland Track, Tasmania

Winter Summit, Mt Ossa, Tasmania

An 8 day walk which involved the summits of Mt Pelion West, Mt Achilles, Achilles Heel, Perrins Bluff, Mt Thetis and Paddys Nut, not to mention some interesting tracks between them all.

The view east from Perrins Bluff, Tasmania

The South Coast Track over 9 days was fun, as was the trip into the Western Arthurs.

Coastline cave, Granite Beach, South Coast, Tasmania

Lake Cygnus, Western Arthur Range, Tasmania

Smitten does the Ditch

2011-01-30T21:53:00.000-08:00

Mr Smitten Carl Mason was Joined by 5 fellow adventures for a 6 day expedition along 120 km of Tasmania's Franklin river in early January 2011. Included on the trip were Tassie paddling legend Daniel 'Harry' Harris, North west Taz paddlers Bryan Gorrie, Justin Cripps and Andrew Jarman and Carl's team Danger offsider Ian Smith.

The first day was spent shuffling cars between Strahan and the Collingwood River where the paddling started. An hour later and the Junction of the Franklin itself is reached and then its off into the Wilderness. We camped at the Irenabys that night and the next day walked up Frenchman's Cap. Its over 1500m to the summit with the start of the walk at around 350m. From the river and back takes around 8 hours and by the end we were all ready for a nice dip in the river. Whilst on the Summit Carl achieved cellphone reception and was thus able to put together a few last minute Smitten deals as well as a quick chat with the family. As for the rest of us, other than wanting to throw Carl's phone off the top we had a relaxing lunch and took in the magnificent views, which ranged from Cradle mountain in the north, the southern ocean in the west, to the Arthur range in the east.

Mr Big negotiates another deal.

in the Irenabys

The next day we paddled down to the Great Ravine and camped above the Churn rapid at a campsite first used by the Hawkins and Dean party in 1959. They were the first canoeists to complete a full descent of the Franklin. It took them 3 attempts to achieve it though. This campsite was one of the trip highlights with small caves for bedrooms (complete with resident glowworms) and a large rocky overhang to shelter from the rain.

The next day was spent paddling and portaging our way through the ravine, with a side trip into Livingston Cut. This is a very narrow canyon that is hundreds of meters deep and joins the Franklin in the Great Ravine between the Corruscades and Thunderush rapids. The deeper you go into the cut, the more isolated and primeval the atmosphere becomes. A wonderful place worthy of more exploration in future.

Carl in the Corruscades

After the trickiest of the portages at the Cauldron, we cruised down to Rafters Basin and spent the night there with a few well earned ports and rums.

The next day took us through some of the prettiest parts of the river in the Propsting gorge and Glen Calder. Also some of the best rapids to paddle, including 'Ol' 3 Tiers and Newlands Cascades.

Carl and Ian enjoying Rock Island Bend Glen Calder

That night we camped at Flat island where once again a few ports and rums were enjoyed along with another of Harrys culinary masterpieces. By this stage of the trip it was becoming apparent which members of the party were wearing Smitten thermals and which members weren't. Lets just say some people were nicer to be near than others.

After a leisurely breakfast of pancakes (thanks Bryan), we headed off on the flnal leg to the Gordon River. On the way we called in at Kutukina Cave, inhabited by Aboriginals during the last ice age 12,000 years ago. A very interesting place. We also explored Pengana cave which has tunnels and passageways that take you out onto a balcony overlooking the river. The return route we took back to the boats involved some very sketchy rock climbing down some very slimy rock.

Due to our very relaxed start to the day we only made it to our final destination at Sir John Falls on the Gordon at 8pm. Luckily our pick up boat 'Stormbreaker' was already tied up ready for the next mornings departure, and so our fresh supply of beer was at hand.

Carl, Check out those Smitten Boxers, Ian, Justin, Harry,

Bryan and Andrew enjoying

the 1st beer at Sir John Falls.

All up a fantastic weeks paddling was enjoyed by all, and another great test of Smittens thermal range, which of course it passed with flying colours.

Smitten and Pole to Pole Run

2011-01-28T02:43:00.000-08:00

Recently I visited the international headquarters of Smitten Merino in Sandy Bay to collect the balance of clothing for an upcoming North Pole expedition. Pole to Pole Run is an attempt by ultra-distance runner Pat Farmer to (mostly) run from the North to South Pole via the Americas. With Pat, myself as guide (www.icetrek.com), Clark Carter (www.clarkcarter.com) as communications technician and secondary cameraman and an as yet un-named film-maker, we depart from the North Pole on April 2 and, hauling supplies in kayaks behind us, ski 800km and 50-odd days across the frozen Arctic Ocean to Ward Hunt Island, Canada, arriving mid-May. From WHI we are collected and flown to Resolute and then Yellowknife where Pat begins his road-running journey to Ushuaia in Argentina, averaging 2 marathons daily with no days off. In December we fly to Antarctica and ski from the coast to the South Pole, a distance of around 1000km. See www.poletopolerun.com for details. I am glad to be taking Smitten Merino to ward of the Arctic chills, thanks to Nic and Carl for sponsoring the expedition. Media of Pat can be seen at www.poletopolerun.com

Lost World Canyon

2011-01-19T03:54:00.000-08:00

Tribe White Water Grand Prix

2011-01-02T02:21:00.001-08:00

The Tribe White Water Grand Prix is a new style of white water event.
It is comparable to a surfing big wave invitation and it incorporates a range of different disciplines into a 14 day event in May 2011 - Quebec, Eastern Canada.

The first of its kind will have a big wave competition, extreme races, down river competition, and best drop run over the space of 2 weeks.

This is the kind of event that white water kayaking has been crying in the past few years of incredible progression.
Freestyle worlds which are being held on a small hole in Germany is defiantly not the progressive side of the sport that we should be showing main stream media and progressive competition is the name of the game at the Tribe White Water Grand Prix.

25 competitors, 12 have been invited, the 12 that have been invited are asked to choose the following 13 competitors from video applications, so here is my video application for you to check out.

Random footage from the last couple of years, BC, Tassy, The Kimberley, Laos, China and Indonesia

Wish me luck

Tribe White Water Grand Prix Entry from Lachie Carracher on Vimeo.

Kentucky

2010-12-10T11:45:00.000-08:00

Hey guys,

It's about time I kicked off my first post....

Things over here in Kentucky have turned out a little different as expected.

As many of you know I came over here to the states on a swimming scholarship to study my degree and compete for 4 years with University of The Cumberlands. I had been training hard in the pool until mid-October when I learned some bad news. The NAIA had decided to penalize me 3 years of competition due to my acceptance of financial reimbursements for nationals over the past few years which I had received from my club back home. They claimed this to be an unfair advantage having accepted 'money'. Consequently, the University made the decision to only allow my scholarship to run through to May when the academic year ends. As a result of this decision I will be continuing my studies here and in May I will be transferring to UTAS.

The University has appointed me to the positions of Assistant Swim Coach and the sole Fitness Coach (Personal Traning background) - taking charge of and the development a new dry-land program.

This means I can come home and resume modelling with Smitten Merino which is a huge plus!

Anyway, I arrived to a humid Kentucky August. Settling in was a little different.....manditory participation in the Annual Gallon Challenge....1 gallon (3.78 litres) of milk to be finished in 1 hour and held down. As being one of only 2 to succeed; throwing up after was inevitable (decided not to post the video!).

The Smitten sleeveless T was a perfect choice for the challenge when the air turned from humid to a little fresh.

Thanksgiving Break (November 23rd-28th) saw me travel to Rhode Island, down to Philadelphia via Connecticut, New York & New Jersey. I then headed back up to New York for a night and then travelled to Ohio and back down to Kentucky.

As one would expect, November's weather had turned to chilly zero degrees celcius so rugging up became vital. Hitting up Broadway (above) I wouldn't dare have left my hotel without wearing my Smitten Leggings and Crew Hoody underneath my coat. It was imperitive that my body core temperature remained stable.

It's now December and dumpings of snow have become a regular occurance. temperature is consistantly below freezing and as one can imagine, my Smitten gear: Leggings, Crew Hoody, Boxer Shorts, Zip Jacket, and both my long and short sleeved Crew Neck Top are getting a HUGE workout.

My Smitten Merino Singlet is working perfectly in the gym, keeping my body dry in allowing moisture to be whipped away from my skin.....

....Couldn't ask for more.

Keep up the good work Smitten Merino.

Until my next post...

Charlie Gard

Photos from the Asian Jungles

2010-12-06T00:46:00.000-08:00

Hey Guys,
Quick update to say I am really happy to be part of the Smitten team.
I do not know how I did without Smitten products on the roads and rivers of the world.
I am in the middle of a 3 month tour of Asia and wearing Smitten almost every day.

In the Sumatran Jungles I was instructing an advanced white water course on the Asahan river with an Indonesian kayak group. From Indonesia I headed up into the cold mountains in amazing Central China. Here I was paddling the big waves and huge rapids of the Salween River, Yunaan Province.

In the hot and humid jungle I wear a light weight Smitten T's, both on and off the river, they breath save you from the sun and don't stink.

In the cold Mountains of China I was wearing the super heavy weight tops and bottoms as the sole layer under my dry suit.

Photos of China to come soon but for now enjoy the Asahan Valley - Sumatra

SMITTEN RANGE IN LAUNCESTON

2010-10-07T18:51:00.000-07:00

Smitten merino is available at the Mill Providore above the Stillwater Restaurant in Launceston near the old Kings Bridge at Cataract Gorge. Both the Outdoor range and fashion range are there to be checked out and there is a great art exhibition above that you can check out while you are there.

Cheers Carl and Nic

SMITTEN GOES TO MAINLAND

2010-09-26T22:00:00.000-07:00

SMITTEN MERINO GOES TO NORTHERN NSW. Smitten merino with the Mason family went on a trip to Northern NSW and Southern Queensland. In the attached picture above Holly is wearing smitten at Minyon Falls near Byron Bay and Brooke and Daniel are surfing at Byron Bay. There are a few shops looking to take on ranging smitten that we met on our trip. We will let you know when they start stocking.

Cheers Carl and Nic

Emma Weitnauer Wins Winter Challenge

2010-08-31T05:57:00.000-07:00

Smitten Team member Emma Weitnauer wins the individual race in Tasmania's Winter Challenge multisport race. Emma who is the current Australian Multi Sport Champion won the Winter Challenge in the Huon region of Tasmania wearing a 150g long sleeve smitten merino crew top. The event consists of a run, mountain bike , road bike and paddle and is very grueling. Well, done Emma. Cheers Carl and Nic.

Tyenna river

2010-08-24T02:28:00.000-07:00

Team Danger paddlers Carl Mason and yours truely, were joined by Dave's Alchin and Gray for an action packed lower Tyenna river trip last Saturday. Thus avoiding the possibility of bumping into Eric Abetz trying to conjour up some last minute votes. The water was cold, as was the air and the sight of snow laying on the nearby hills was comfirmation of this. A river level of just under 1m at Westerway gave the team just the excitement they'd come for.

Team Danger descend Ben Lomond

2010-08-24T02:00:00.000-07:00

Team Danger, comprising of Yours truely paddling, Tom Wass mountain bike and Toms wife Sylvia doing the run managed a respectable 16th outof 34 teams in this months Ben Lomond Descent. Despite 2 members of the team drawing blood for the cause and a combined age of around 150 we're aiming for the top 15 next year.

Change in Polar Plans

2010-08-15T16:56:00.000-07:00

An update on my upcoming polar trip with Pat Farmer. We had been scheduled to ski from South Pole to the coast in December this year but a delay in funding means we will now head north to south, beginning at the North Pole mid-April next year. This compresses Pat's running schedule to 6 months from Canada to Chile but is well within the capabilities of this running veteran.

I collected some of the Smitten Adventure Wear clothing last week, spending an hour with Carl looking at the best fabrics and styles for our polar journeys. Zip necks, thumb holes, 180g weight and a few different colours - all good for months of skiing over the frozen wastes. Here are some pics of previous trips using Smitten gear - the Victorian High Country, Greenland, Tasmania's Overland Track and the Antarctic Peninsula. The last pic is near my home in Mt Nelson, Tas, training for the first leg of Pole to Pole Run, from North Pole to Canada.

Thanks Carl and Nic, great gear!

Eric

DON MCINTYRE BOUNTY VOYAGE ON 60 MINUTES

2010-08-08T04:34:00.000-07:00

Don McIntyre and his crew were on 60 minutes tonight. It was a great story of a remarkable voyage. Congratulations Don we were proud that smitten merino thermals were on the voyage. To view the story go to 60 minutes Austraia website. Click on video library and then click on Hell and high water to watch video of the voyage.

Carl and Nic Mason

Dan Hall ( Team Smitten) wins Ben Lomond Descent

2010-08-05T21:58:00.000-07:00

DAN HALL WINS BEN LOMOND DESCENT

Smitten Merino team athlete Dan Hall Australian Extreme Whitewater Kayak Champion and Wildwater Champion wins Ben Lomond Descent. Great stuff Dan. Cheers Carl and Nic Mason

Smitten to South Pole

2010-07-30T21:12:00.000-07:00

Hi all. I'm glad to announce that I'll be heading to the South Pole again in December. Instead of skiing there I'll be flying in and then skiing over 1000km back to the coast. So begins the first leg of Pat Farmer's epic trip from South Pole to North Pole over more than a year. I'll be guiding him on the polar sections, everything else he does on the run, literally. see www.poletopolerun.com. As always Smitten will be with us for the long haul. Thanks guys. Eric (www.icetrek.com)

More pics from Europe

2010-07-28T20:59:00.000-07:00

Rapid Descent Racing team paddlers Stewart Bennett and Ben Maynard have flicked us more great shots from their European tour - cheers boys!

Tassie Boaters do Good at the Worlds

2010-07-21T18:35:00.000-07:00

A big shout-out to Tassie paddlers Ben Maynard, Dan Hall, Stuart Bennett and Matt Dalziel, who are back from another successful European tour.

Here's the highlights:

Dan Hall

5th World Championhips Sprint Teams - Sort, Spain

Stewart Bennett

1st Soca International Classic - Kobarid, Slovenia
2 x 5th World Championships Sprint and Classic Teams - Sort, Spain
18th individual classic

Matt Dalziel

5th World Champiosnhips Classic Teams - Sort, Spain
17th individual classic
World Masters Champion Classic

Ben Maynard - Overall World Cup Rank 18th!

2 x 9th Pyrenees Cup Sprint and Classic - Sort, Spain
3rd Austrian Championships Classic on the Steyr River
6th Soca International Sprint - Kobarid, Slovenia
2 x 5th World Championships Sprint and Classic Teams - Sort, Spain
20th individual Classic
22nd individual sprint
19th World Cup 1 Classic - Bovec, Slovenia
21st World Cup 2 Sprint
14th World Cup 3 Classic - Valtellina, Italy
8th World Cup 4 Sprint
16th World Cup 5 Sprint - Lofer, Austria
22nd World Cup 6 Classic

For complete results and images, check out Rapid Descent Racing. Top job boys - time to kick back on some Tassie creeks!

Bounty Boat Completes Epic Voyage!

2010-06-18T04:28:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Don McIntyre and the fabulous crew for completing their Bounty Boat voyage. Check out the Bounty Boat Blog for all the details.

We are proud that Don chose Smitten Merino thermals for him and the crew to wear on the adventure.

Amazing job guys!

Freyscape Campbell Town to Coles Bay

2010-06-16T17:34:00.000-07:00

It was a chilly start, but this year's Freyscape Campbell Town to Coles Bay still attracted a brilliant turn out. With some of Tassie's best local riders, all the ingredients were there for a great day's racing.

The chasing group hung together pretty tightly until the Cherry Tree Hill climb saw Genesys riders Ben Grenda and Nathan Earle break away - a decisive move that saw them take the number 1 and 2 spots. Big effort also from Adam Hartley who finished on the podium after a strong bunch sprint, a few minutes behind Grenda and Earle.

Check out the Cycling Tas site for the full race results.

Big thanks to Mark and Louise Padget from Freyscape for putting on an awesome event.

Cheers,
Zain Wright.

Bounty sails from Tonga

2010-05-03T03:54:00.000-07:00

ok -our intrepid adventurers on the Bounty replica are now out on the high seas and wearing their smitten - go boys, we are very excited and proud of you all! Good luck! Take a look at http://www.bountyboat.blogspot.com

AgFest 2010

2010-04-29T17:18:00.000-07:00

OK - countdown is on , only 6 sleeps until AgFest - we will be at site M87-cant miss us opposite the sheepdog trials , near the Eastern Entrance - see you there http://agfest.com.au

A fresh look

2010-04-21T18:23:00.000-07:00

We headed out around Hobart on Saturday to get some pics of Smitten's new designs - take a look!

For more images, check out the Smitten Merino Flickrstream.

A big thanks to our models Holly and Charlie (good luck with that US swimming scholarship mate!)

Welcome!

2010-04-14T19:21:00.000-07:00

Hi there, and thanks for dropping by!

We're all about connecting with the people and communities that love getting outside and doing their thing.

So please stay in touch. Send us your photos, stories, videos - whatever it is, we just love hearing from you!

Cheers
Nicola and Carl Mason - Co-Founders, Smitten Merino

Smitten Merino Blog

PAT FARMERS ON THE FINAL LEG OF POLE TO POLE RUN

From Flower Meadows to Dark Canyons I always wear Smitten

Lhasa - Kathmandu Yeah!!!

rocking the dub-smit with Cyclingo

Trikes on the Roof of the World

ROB PENNICOTT WILL ARRIVE IN HOBART AT 12 NOON TODAY

Smitten MerinoROB PENNICOTT WILL ARRIVE IN HOBART AT 12 NOON TODAY. Come down to the Constitution Dock Hobart to see Rob and Mick come in as they near the finish of their circumnavigation of Australia. Smitten will be there to say hi too.https://follow.theyellowboatroad.com/blog

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Rob Pennicott boating around Australia to stop Polio

Pat Farmer runs into the USA

NZ HOLIDAY

THE DOUBLE-F EXPEDITION

ERIC AND PAT COMPLETE THE NORTH POLE SECTION

SMITTEN MERINO WILL BE AT AGFEST

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POLE TO POLE RUN NEWS

SMITTEN NOW AVAILABLE AT MOUNTAIN DESIGNS DEVONPORT

POLE TO POLE RUN ROUTE

LACHIE DOES IT AGAIN

Media Attention in wake of the Solo Fitzroy Project

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Smitten merino and Pole to Pole Run

Smitten merino at Waterfall Bay

Introducing Adam Holbrook

Smitten does the Ditch

Smitten and Pole to Pole Run

Lost World Canyon

Tribe White Water Grand Prix

Kentucky

Photos from the Asian Jungles

SMITTEN RANGE IN LAUNCESTON

SMITTEN GOES TO MAINLAND

Emma Weitnauer Wins Winter Challenge

Tyenna river

Team Danger descend Ben Lomond

Change in Polar Plans

DON MCINTYRE BOUNTY VOYAGE ON 60 MINUTES

Dan Hall ( Team Smitten) wins Ben Lomond Descent

Smitten to South Pole

More pics from Europe

Tassie Boaters do Good at the Worlds

Bounty Boat Completes Epic Voyage!

Freyscape Campbell Town to Coles Bay

Bounty sails from Tonga

AgFest 2010

A fresh look

Welcome!

Smitten Merino
ROB PENNICOTT WILL ARRIVE IN HOBART AT 12 NOON TODAY. Come down to the Constitution Dock Hobart to see Rob and Mick come in as they near the finish of their circumnavigation of Australia. Smitten will be there to say hi too.https://follow.theyellowboatroad.com/blog