NEW YORK, November 30, 1999 - GORP.com (Great Outdoor Recreation Pages) the leading Internet site for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers, today announced the opening of the GORPgear Store-the source for outdoor gear and gear-related information. Consumers who visit the online store at www.gorpgear.com now have access to more than 3,000 products, ranging from apparel and accessories to equipment. Over 140 premium brands are represented, including Columbia, Eagle Creek, The North Face, Patagonia and Teva. To celebrate the grand opening, GORPgear is giving visitors $20 off their first purchase of $50 or more.

GORP is an all-inclusive Internet site for outdoor recreation and adventure travel enthusiasts. GORP provides everything from research and information about a particular activity or destination, to travel and lodging reservations. And now with the addition of the GORPgear Store, powered by PlanetOutdoors, GORP offers everything consumers need to equip themselves for any outdoor activity or adventure travel excursion. PlanetOutdoors is the leading e-commerce solution for outdoor recreation gear and apparel.

"We are extremely excited to offer outdoor and adventure travel gear to our customers," said Jon Guttenberg, CEO of GORP. "Providing direct access to over 3,000 outdoor adventure products complements the transition of GORP into a full-service destination for outdoor enthusiasts and adventure travelers."

Designed with outdoor lovers and adventure travelers in mind, the GORPgear Store includes:

Comprehensive product selection: Access to a virtual warehouse of premium outdoor products. A searchable database and comprehensive comparison tools allow customers to shop and compare products by a variety of criteria, including price, size, weight and dimensions.

Experienced staff: Product specialists have a minimum of five years of experience in the outdoor industry. Customers get help from experts who have the breadth and depth of knowledge needed to answer any question or concern, from the simplest to the most complex.

Real-time customer service: Customers can turn their browsers over to product specialists if they need assistance. Specialists will be able to point customers' browsers and direct them as if they were physically walking the aisles together. Live Chat is available for those who wish to email questions to a product specialist. Answers are provided in real-time.

Rich Content: Access to in-depth reviews and product recommendations. The GORPgear Store contains articles on how to select, use, maintain and repair your gear. In addition, a resident expert is available to answer gear-related questions raised by GORP shoppers.

In operation since 1995, GORP takes great pride in creating a comprehensive visitor experience. "Our number one priority is to meet all of our visitors' needs," added Guttenberg. "With the addition of the GORPgear Store we can offer an integrated e-commerce experience to our users, no matter what aspect of the outdoor lifestyle they wish to pursue. We see the GORPGEAR Store as an added value, making us a one-stop shopping experience covering the wide-ranging needs of all GORP visitors."

About GORP
GORP (Great Outdoor Recreation Pages) was founded in 1995 by outdoor enthusiasts and world travelers Bill and Diane Greer. Tapping their own experiences, they created a web site (www.GORP.com) that offers the freshest and most unique travel destinations and inspires viewer participation in everything from an afternoon hike to a week-long biking adventure. GORP visitors recount their own experiences and share information through a sophisticated menu of online forums, contests, discussions and cross-marketing initiatives.

About PlanetOutdoors.com
Planet Outdoors is the leading e-commerce solution for Outdoor Recreation providing a broad selection of the top brands in outdoor recreation gear and apparel. Planet Outdoors offers real time customer service providing comprehensive consumer information to complement its leading edge search tools. PlanetOutdoors.com was established by a group of outdoor professionals committed to providing the top outdoor brands and the widest selection of product available today. Every staff member has spent a minimum of five years working in the outdoor industry, a requirement unmatched by any other outdoor e-commerce solution. PlanetOutdoors.com is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado.

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