This Fall G3 Wants to Know: Are You Committed?

Commit to having the best winter yet; Get creative, share, tag & win.

Vancouver, BC – G3 knows you’re stoked for winter, but this fall the leading independent backcountry ski and splitboard brand wants to know: How committed are you? Will you be ready when the first couloir fills in or when that line you’ve been eyeing for years is finally good to go? Do you sleep with your boots on, ski on grass in the summer months, or take that extra lap to get your legs in shape? What are you doing to prepare? G3 wants to see your commitment to winter backcountry adventure with this fall’s #G3Commit contest.

From October 1 to November 30, participants can submit photos, videos or stories via Twitter, Facebook, Twitvid or Instragram using the hash-tag #G3Commit to enter to win G3 gear and swag. Tagged posts should showcase an individual’s commitment to making their bold winter dream a reality. Creativity, effort and wit are encouraged.

“We’re looking for that post that goes beyond just capturing excitement for the approaching winter and truly shows a commitment to an epic winter of backcountry adventuring,” said Gord Bailey, VP of Sales and Marketing at G3. “At G3, we are fully committed to enhancing safety and enjoyment in the backcountry with the best gear on the planet and we want to see how our users and fans are committed to putting that gear to use.”

Entries that catch the judges’ eyes will win a variety of gear, ranging from weekly prizes to the grand prize of a full G3 backcountry setup worth $1,700, including skis, bindings, skins, and avy tools.

Weekly Prizes Include: G3 branded T’s, flasks, trucker hats, bandanas, gaiters and other swag.

Grand Prize Includes: 

– (If a skier wins) G3 Empire 115 or Empress 115 Skis, G3 ONYX or Ruby AT Bindings, Alpinist High Traction Climbing Skins, SpeedTECH Probe, SpadeTECH Shovel, Bonesaw, and other G3 swag.

– (If a snowboarder wins) G3 Black Sheep Splitboard, Alpinist Splitboard Climbing SkinsSpeedTECH Probe, SpadeTECH Shovel, Bonesaw, and other G3 swag.

For contest rules and more information visit: genuineguidegear.com/commit

About G3
Based in Vancouver, B.C., G3 Genuine Guide Gear is manufacturer of industry-leading gear for backcountry skiing and snowboarding. It has been making avalanche safety equipment since 1995. The G3 product line includes skis, splitboards, alpine-touring and telemark ski bindings, climbing skins, avalanche shovels, probes and other ski accessories. G3 was founded on the principle that gear built for backcountry guides should be manufactured to the highest standards, which has helped the company gain a reputation as an industry innovator. For more information, visitwww.genuineguidegear.com or like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/genuineguidegear.

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