Greg Hill is an even BIGGER part of the Amer family.

As we’re sure you’ve heard, ski mountaineer and Suunto user Greg Hill recently signed with Salomon. Suunto is happy to announce that Greg Hill is now a BIG and amazing part of the Amer family, representing both Salomon and Suunto.

 While running through the airport recently, Greg sat down and answered some questions from Backcountry SkiingCanada. He’s a wonderful athlete and we’re proud to have him on our team. 

We couldn’t be happier to have you Greg! 

Greg Hill Joins Suunto USA Athlete Team

We at Suunto USA are thrilled to announce the addition of record-setting skier and mountaineer Greg Hill to our professional athlete team. Greg will represent Suunto’s outdoor category of wristop computers.

In 2010, as a part of his “Greg Hill 2 Mil” campaign, Greg became the first person to log two million vertical feet of ski-touring in one year. He used Suunto altimeter/barometer/compass watches to record his altitude during more than 266 days of climbing and skiing. Averaging 7,570 feet per day, Greg climbed 71 peaks and logged 77 days of more than 10,000 vertical feet.

Greg is setting up his profile on Suunto’s online sports community, Movescount.com, where he will upload workouts, track fitness progress and connect globally with other online members. He will use Suunto training wristops to gear up for the grueling ski season and maintain his fitness level during the winter schedule. He’ll use Suunto altimeter, barometer, compass watches to log his vertical feet hiked and skied, and to monitor weather trends for backcountry safety.

“In addition to his skill as an alpinist, Greg brings passion and inspiration to the Suunto team,” says Chris McKearin, Suunto Consumer Marketing and Events Coordinator. “He’s an accomplished athlete and outdoorsman who can motivate other enthusiasts in their own adventures. Trusting Suunto to log his accomplishment of two million vertical feet, we’re proud that Greg has been a Suunto user even before this official partnership.”

Thanks for being part of the family, Greg. Welcome aboard.
Oh! And big congrats to Greg for being chosen as one of Skiing Mag's Skiers of the Year.

Greg Hill Core Watch Giveaway!

Adventure Skier and Suunto user, Greg Hill, is a big fan of keeping a track of how many vertical feet he skis--and now so can you. Suunto is giving away a Suunto Core Everest Edition Altimeter/Barometer/Compass Watch this week as a part of his Guess How High Greg Hill Got contest through Backcountry.com. Greg is attempting to ski two million vertical feet within one year. His quest is coming to a close, and now it is your chance to participate in the excitement as he nears his goal.

For the next three weeks you can enter the contest at Backcountry.com and guess how many vertical feet Greg will ski in a week. The closest guess will win some sick prizes, including a Suunto Core Extreme Edition Everest. Greg uses his Suuno to keep track of his vertical gain every day as he skis his way to two million feet. Click here to enter the contest.

You can (try to) keep up with Greg Hill at his website here.

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Greg Hill Update--Great Interview on Urban Rush!

Here's an exciting update, great video and TV interview with Greg Hill, the Suunto user and international ski mountaineering pro who is attempting to rack up two million vertical feet of climbing and skiing in one year. His challenge ends December 31st, and he's 83% done. That means, he's covered 1.66 million feet so far! Great job Greg--and man, all those Suunto vertical feet shots look amazing!!