Welcome to another edition of 10 Things We Love!

This week's list will help you welcome fall and Get Outside Yourself this weekend.

  1) the Head and the Heart - Ninth Street Music Fest - Blue Note Theatre - Sat Sept 29th - Columbia, MO This group's open rustic sound will make you smile and sway as you appreciate the Head and the Heart's salt of the earth presence on stage. Our favorite moment with them is this video at SXSW 2011, taped in Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin. theheadandtheheart.com Facebook Twitter Soundcloud 2) Patagonia Women's Fjord Flannel Shirt, Corduroy Skirt, Los Lobos Vest, and Green Gardens Shirt - perfect for a fall day at the farmers market or out in the evening for some drinks and a bluegrass show! [caption id="attachment_1533" align="alignleft" width="150"] Alpine Shop's own John Matthews tearing it up, Summer 2011. credit: BMcBrian[/caption] 3) Do it in the Dirt Mountain Bike Ride - Sat Sept 29th Cliff Cave Park - 8am meet at Kirkwood Alpine Shop or 9am at the trailhead Join Alpine Shop's own John Matthews for our monthly mountain bike ride! This Saturday you can find him at Cliff Clave park, ready to lead both beginners and intermediate cyclists out on the trails! Stop by in store or online to see our selection of Gore Bike gear to get outfitted for the day.         4) Girl's 686 Paul Frank jackets and hoodies are adorable and perfect your little snowboarder! Pictured here is the Julius Illusion Insulated Jacket and the Julius Bonded Tech Fleece. We love Paul Frank's Julius the Monkey! 5) Livestrong Day - Oct 2nd Share your message of support for cancer survivors now and on Oct 2nd Livestrong will donate $1 for cancer research.       6) Pair our Patagonia Boy's Down Sweater Vest with Burton's Brighton Flannel and you have a match made in hipster heaven!                     7) TED talk - Karen Bass Unseen footage, Untamed nature

Karen Bass is a British filmmaker who has travelled the world over to get that perfect shot. In this talk, she shows footage from her travels and talks about the technology and techniques she used to get it. 8) Men's Marmot is looking snappy as always! Don't forget to grab a Stanley thermos or mug to complete your manly outdoorsman look.                         

9) Oktoberfest! - Sept 22 - Oct 7th Germany Bier trinkt man nicht nur zum Frühstück! or Beer is not just for breakfast anymore! Its the fall season and far as we're concerned, beer season. Check out these four local breweries this week for delicious ales, lagers, food and fun! Urban Chestnut Schlafly 4 Hands Sixth Row [caption id="attachment_1523" align="aligncenter" width="544"] Makes us want to get out on the trail![/caption]

10) Fall in love with our Men's footwear section! We are stocking Sorel, Ugg and Merrell to cover your toes as the days get chillier. These styles can take you from the office to the trail all in one day.