Congratulations Keaton McCargo! So proud of, and happy for, my sweet amazing friend. And thrilled to have made her gold medal! Today — at the 2018 US Freestyle Championships-Moguls, hosted by Waterville Valley.

This entry was posted on Saturday, March 24th, 2018 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

24 Miles. 10K Vertical Rise. Pure FUN for the hard-core. The annual Audi Power of Four Ski Mountaineering race, at Aspen Snowmass, is this Saturday… and shiny Kiitella medals await the podium finishers. Note 1st place medals pay tribute to vintage ski pole baskets.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, February 28th, 2018 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

On February 23-24 Boston will host the 2018 Annual Benefit Dinner for the American Alpine Club (AAC). The AAC’s most prestigious yearly event honors those making outstanding achievements in conservation, climbing and mountaineering. This year’s honorees: John Roskelley, Alex Honnold, Ellen Lapham and former U.S. Secretary of the Interior and accomplished climber Sally Jewell. (Can we have her back please?)

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This entry was posted on Monday, February 19th, 2018 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

Congratulations to Margo Hayes—the 2018 Bates award recipient. For the award, Kiitella created a hefty and bold 5″ diameter jet-cut steel medallion, hand-polished with high-shined highlights, a riveted AAC logo, and finished with bright accessory cord. “The Robert Hicks Bates Award’s purpose is to recognize a young climber who—in the judgment of the selection committee—has demonstrated exceptional skill and character in the climbing or mountaineering arts and has outstanding promise for future accomplishment.” – AAC

This entry was posted on Monday, February 19th, 2018 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

At the 2018 Outdoor Retailer + Snow Show in Denver, CO, Camber Outdoors celebrated the cherished outdoor industry icon Ann Krcik with a Lifetime Achievement award. Kiitella hand-crafted the honorary plaque with a lamination of satin-polished bronze plate and thick bamboo. Krcik delivered a beautiful acceptance speech via video and received a standing ovation of a few hundred. Conrad Anker accepted Krcik’s award for her. See the award…

This entry was posted on Friday, February 2nd, 2018 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

TAB25: Limited edition leather and stainless steel cuff created by Kiitella in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Telluride AIDS Benefit. Each purchase supports the work of AIDS Service Organizations in Colorado and Africa. They were launched on World Aids Day at the TAB Dance Party, and will be available again at the 25th Anniversary TAB Fashion Show in March (get your tickets!). Meanwhile, you can also find them in Telluride at the Telluride Gallery of Fine Art.

This entry was posted on Wednesday, December 6th, 2017 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

The Denver Film Society honors High Noon Entertainment—Sonny Hutchison, Duke Hartman & Jim Berger—with the Colorado Film Hall of Fame Awards at their 40th Birthday Gala. See the awards…

This entry was posted on Friday, May 26th, 2017 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects

Indivisible D3 Colorado presents the Kiitella custom-made “Colorado License Plaque” to Senator Cory Gardner’s substitute, a chicken, at last night’s Ridgway Town Hall With (or without) Senator Gardner.

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This entry was posted on Friday, April 21st, 2017 and is filed under Blog, Events, Latest Projects