The Only Thing Not Cool about KÜHL

Posted on by Backcountry Fever

I like KÜHL clothing.  Not just for hiking and outdoor adventuring, but also for casual every day wear.

As evidence of my liking, I have been a customer since 2019 with plenty of their products in my closet.

This includes a Dillingr Flannel Long-sleeve (Damascus Steel), 2 Response Shirts (Smoked Paprika and something Blue), 4 pairs of Renegade Shorts (Koal, Khaki, Buckskin Khaki, Burnt Olive), 3 pairs of Silencr Kargo Shorts (Raven, Carbon, Dark Roast), 2 pairs of Renegade Pants (Koal, Birch), 2 pairs of Renegade Rock Pants (Nocturnal Blue, Koal), 2 pairs of Shift Amphibia Shorts (Carbon, Brick) and my all-time favorite winter hiking pants, the Destroyr Soft Shell Pants, of which I have 3 pairs (two Raven, one Carbon – I really wish they hadn’t discontinued that style).  Complimented by my collection of Grip6 belts, I practically live is some version of the KÜHL brand on my lower half all year long.

Everything I have has been paid for since I have no affiliation nor sponsorship of any kind with KÜHL.

Not Cool

What’s not cool about KÜHL is that their stuff never goes on sale.  Ever.  No price breaks for Father’s Day.  No deals on Labor Day.  Not even a Black Friday blowout or Cyber Monday promo.

I think their holiday cheer is missing some Christmas spirit.

Does this ring a bell?

Instead, they offer Mountain Culture Missions for you to complete in order to “earn” a few meager perks.  Unfortunately, I’m not interested in jumping through all those hoops to feed a content engine only to throw me a bone.  Nah.  There are other brands out there if that’s what it takes to get something back.

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Yeah, you read that right — 5,000,000 vertical feet. That’s a million feet of vert every year for five straight years. Who does that? Well… these two average hikers from Utah have been stacking numbers like this since 2021 — quietly, but well beyond “average”.

The numbers speak for themselves. Get a summary and breakdown by month from the link in the bio ☝️

Think about that: we’re talking about an average of 50 miles and 20,000 feet of gain every single week.

It’s hard to wrap my head around that level of commitment. What they’re doing every month is roughly what I log in a year, all while holding down full-time jobs. That’s one serious fitness program.

In talking with Andee about what comes next, they took the week off after Christmas, then jumped right into the new year on a local favorite—Mount Olympus—with plans to log another million in 2026.

#goatworthy #biggoals #millionverticalfeet #hikerlife #hikemoreworryless

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Yeah, you read that right — 5,000,000 vertical feet. That’s a million feet of vert every year for five straight years. Who does that? Well… these two average hikers from Utah have been stacking numbers like this since 2021 — quietly, but well beyond “average”. The numbers speak for themselves. Get a summary and breakdown by month from the link in the bio ☝️ Think about that: we’re talking about an average of 50 miles and 20,000 feet of gain every single week. It’s hard to wrap my head around that level of commitment. What they’re doing every month is roughly what I log in a year, all while holding down full-time jobs. That’s one serious fitness program. In talking with Andee about what comes next, they took the week off after Christmas, then jumped right into the new year on a local favorite—Mount Olympus—with plans to log another million in 2026. #goatworthy #biggoals #millionverticalfeet #hikerlife #hikemoreworryless

As the seasons change, each quiet mile through these trees feels like an invitation to let go of what was and move toward all that`s yet to come...

#seasonschange #lettinggo #movingon #pressingforward #lookingahead #newbeginnings #natureishealing #healingenergy #goodvibes #autumnvibes #autumnmountains #hiking #hikerlife #mountainlife #mountains

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As the seasons change, each quiet mile through these trees feels like an invitation to let go of what was and move toward all that's yet to come... #seasonschange #lettinggo #movingon #pressingforward #lookingahead #newbeginnings #natureishealing #healingenergy #goodvibes #autumnvibes #autumnmountains #hiking #hikerlife #mountainlife #mountains

Fall colors are fading fast, losing the battle with winter.

#fallcolors #fadingfast #autumn #hikingtrails #hiking #hike #hiker #getreadyforwinter

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Fall colors are fading fast, losing the battle with winter. #fallcolors #fadingfast #autumn #hikingtrails #hiking #hike #hiker #getreadyforwinter

Six months ago today, I stood on top of the tallest peak in the Americas — Aconcagua, Argentina — and it has taken me that long to finish a series of posts about my epic adventure!

This day-by-day trip report is packed with photos, route descriptions, and insights from my own experience.  You’ll find everything from what to pack, to what the camps are really like, to why I think the 360° Traverse is the ideal choice.

👉 Lnk in bio!

Whether it’s your first high-altitude climb or you’re adding Aconcagua to your mountaineering resume, the 360° Traverse offers one of the most satisfying ways to stand on the highest point in South America.

#aconcagua #climbaconcagua #aconcagua360 #360traverse #highpoint #highpointing #highestpoint #tallestpeak #andes #andesmountains #argentina #sevensummits #7summits #highaltitude #6961 #trekking #mountaineering #inka #inkaexpediciones #expedition #adventure #adventuretime #adventuretravel #adventures #climbhigh #climbhigher #peakbagging #peakbagger

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Six months ago today, I stood on top of the tallest peak in the Americas — Aconcagua, Argentina — and it has taken me that long to finish a series of posts about my epic adventure! This day-by-day trip report is packed with photos, route descriptions, and insights from my own experience.  You’ll find everything from what to pack, to what the camps are really like, to why I think the 360° Traverse is the ideal choice. 👉 Lnk in bio! Whether it’s your first high-altitude climb or you’re adding Aconcagua to your mountaineering resume, the 360° Traverse offers one of the most satisfying ways to stand on the highest point in South America. #aconcagua #climbaconcagua #aconcagua360 #360traverse #highpoint #highpointing #highestpoint #tallestpeak #andes #andesmountains #argentina #sevensummits #7summits #highaltitude #6961 #trekking #mountaineering #inka #inkaexpediciones #expedition #adventure #adventuretime #adventuretravel #adventures #climbhigh #climbhigher #peakbagging #peakbagger