The highly anticipated 【2013 Mountain Hardwear Cup 14th Sanfo Outdoor Race】 Shenyang Station concluded successfully on October 13, 2013, at Wulihe Park.
【Event Introduction】The first Sanfo Outdoor Triathlon was successfully held in 2000 and immediately received an enthusiastic response and active participation from Sanfo members, becoming one of the major traditional events of Sanfo ever since. Up to now, 13 editions have been successfully held. The organization and promotion of the event have consistently adhered to the themes of nature, health, sports, joy, dreams, and friendship, providing a broader platform for communication and gatherings among members.
This event is a flagship production meticulously developed by Sanfo Outdoor. The Sanfo Outdoor Triathlon is an outdoor-themed competition that incorporates triathlon elements, targeting outdoor enthusiasts as its primary audience. It is a mass-participation event with broad appeal, mainly held in mountainous areas, and has been widely welcomed and pursued by outdoor sports enthusiasts.
【Mountain Hardwear Brand Introduction】：
In 1993, in California, USA, a group of passionate outdoor enthusiasts jointly founded the Mountain Hardwear brand. From the very beginning, the creators of Mountain Hardwear understood the ultimate needs of top-tier outdoor athletes and continuously introduced innovative, high-quality premium gear to serve outdoor professionals worldwide. The story that made Mountain Hardwear famous happened in 1999, when a young man named Babu came to the Mountain Hardwear company in California, USA, with an outrageous idea — to spend one night on Mount Everest. He needed a tent. Although Babu had approached other professional outdoor gear companies before, only Mountain Hardwear seriously considered his proposal. Although no explorer had ever attempted, or even thought of, staying a night at the top of the world, Mountain Hardwear believed that “if someone dreams of achieving such a feat, the least we can do is help prepare a shelter that can withstand polar weather.”
Babu eventually succeeded in reaching the summit and stayed at the top of Mount Everest for 21 hours with the help of Mountain Hardwear products. This record was not broken until 2003. Since then, a belief in innovation, fearlessness of failure, and the courage to take on challenges deemed impossible by others has become the philosophy of Mountain Hardwear.
Mountain Hardwear (山浩) Development Milestones
2009: Pioneered the use of MicroClimate Zoning technology in performance apparel
2008: Successfully developed Terra Shell fabric, featuring Conduit 3-layer material with breathability up to 40,000 MVTR and waterproofness up to 20,000 MM, setting the highest industry standards.
2007: The UltraLamina 32 sleeping bag won the Annual Gear Award from U.S. magazine Outside; successfully launched Thermic Micro insulation material.
2005: Applied ZWeld seamless bonding technology to the Softshell clothing line; the Absolute Zero jacket won the Gear Award from German magazine Outdoor.
2005: The Atlas Pole System, a lightweight and high-strength telescopic pole connection system, was fully integrated into the tent product line.
2003: Seamless down filling technology combined with Conduit SL fabric created a fully waterproof down sleeping bag.
2003: Successfully developed peripheral seam sealing design to enhance the performance of Softshell clothing in harsh weather.
2001: Collaborated with Gore to co-develop Windstopper Next-to-Skin fabric.
2000: The Trango 2 and Trango 3.1 tents were awarded the Best High-Altitude Guide Gear Choice by the American Alpine Institute.
1999: Invented a patented seamless, cylindrical waistband design to solve backpack waistbelt friction issues.
1997: Developed exclusive Tension Shelf and Tension Arch patented designs for expedition tents, offering more storage space and better wind resistance.
1996: Pioneered the development of highly efficient Windstopper windproof and breathable fleece fabric.
1993: A group of passionate outdoor enthusiasts founded the Mountain Hardwear (山浩) brand.