May 16, 2013
The Get Out More Hits Knoxville, Tennessee!

The Get Out More tour rolled through Knoxville, Tennessee this week and ZEAL rep, Morgan Jones, was there to get in on the action! Sheri and Randy, of Backpacker Magazine, shared more knowledge of the best gear and advice you need to take into account when planning a backpacking or camping trip. Included in their gear essentials are ZEAL sunglasses because they protect from UV-A, -B and -C and HEV light, are lightweight, include ProFlex rubber so that they stay on your face and are polarized to reduce glare.

This stop saw approximately 80 backpackers and outdoor enthusiasts show up to learn backpacking from the very best! Make sure you click here to view the schedule so that you can catch the Get Out More Tour when it comes to your town!

May 14, 2013
Aaron Jessee in Elephant Q-Tip

ZEAL surfer Aaron Jessee rips. See for yourself:

Elephant Q-Tip from Hello Lucid on Vimeo.

May 13, 2013
Music Monday & Athlete Catch Up with Mike Kololyan

Name: Michael Kololyan
Hometown: Rockaway Beach New York
Current Location: Rockaway Beach New York
Sport: Surfing
How long have you been surfing for? 15 years
Hobbies other than surfing: Skateboarding, Snowboarding
What inspires you?: Local surfers who shred and have respect for the ocean.
Favorite Travel Spot: Mexico
What do you love about ZEAL?: I love how ZEAL glasses don’t fall off my face!
Favorite ZEAL product: The Brewers, hands down.

Check our Mike’s Locals Surf Camp this summer! See flyer above:

May 8, 2013
ZEAL + The Get Out More Tour

ZEAL is proud to be the official eyewear sponsor of Backpacker’s Get Out More Tour. This tour is a one-of-a-kind mobile education series that brings Backpacker’s authoritative editorial advice to life. The tour features in-depth retail workshops and presentations, as well as guided outdoor adventures for active and aspiring outdoor enthusiasts.

ZEAL is the Get Out More Tour’s eyewear of choice and will be highlighted on this tour as a must-have piece of gear while enjoying the outdoors! The combination between active elements, incredible optical clarity, and stylish designs makes ZEAL the perfect sunglass choice for any outdoor enthusiast.

Want to join us on the Get Out More Tour? Check out the tour dates below to see when it comes to your area! For more info on the tour, click here.

May 8: Eddie Bauer – Lone Tree, Colorado
May 14: Mast General Store – Knoxville, Tennessee
May 16-19: Appalachian Trail Days Festival – Damascus, Virginia
May 21: High Country Outfitters – Atlanta, Georgia
May 22: Mast General Store – Greenville, South Carolina
May 23: Mast General Store – Columbia, South Carolina
May 28: Wild River Outfitters – Virginia Beach, Virginia
May 29: Blue Ridge Mountain Sports – Richmond, Virginia
May 31: The Nature Foundation at Wintergreen – Wintergreen, Virginia

June 1: Nelson County Appalachian Trail Days – Roseland, Virginia
June 4: Nat’s Outdoor Store – Bowling Green, Kentucky
June 11: The Benchmark Outdoor Outfitter – Blue Ash, Ohio
June 13: The Benchmark Outdoor Outfitter – Lexington, Kentucky
June 22: Adventures NYC Festival- New York, New York
June 25: EMS – Danbury, Connecticut
June 26: EMD – Newton, Massachusetts
June 27: Kittery Trading Post – Kittery, Maine

April 29, 2013
PRESS RELEASE: ZEAL Optics Welcomes Surfer Liz Clark to the Team

April 29, 2013 – Boulder, Co. – ZEAL Optics is proud to call professional surfer, international sailor and explorer, Liz Clark, part of the ZEAL pro team. Known for being a strong advocator for environmental awareness, surfing, sailing, and a passion for adventure, Liz also dedicates herself to simple living and hard work. Liz’s career highlights include National Scholastic Surfing Association and College Women’s National Surfing Champion 2001. In 2007 Surfing Magazine named Liz one of five “World’s Most Committed Surfers”. In 2008 she completed the first solo ocean crossing to and from the Line Islands from French Polynesia for 3,500 miles.

“We are proud to call Liz part of the ZEAL family,” said ZEAL president John Sanchez. “Not only is she incredibly accomplished, she embodies the values of ZEAL – eco responsibility, social responsibility and living your life outdoors and to the fullest.”

Having grown up in Southern California Liz has a special connection with the water. Her passion for leaving the ocean just as she found it is inspirational. Heavily influenced by her first sailing trip as a child, the trip set the course for her incredible life. Since 2006 the Swell, her sailboat, has been her home and travel companion in adventuring through the vast seas the world has to offer.

Liz is now continuing her life journey aboard Swell navigating over 18,000 nautical miles of ocean to date. Her exploration of the world has led her to an inspiring life and she believes, “There’s always more to learn”. Her full heart and relentless positivity drives her to make a difference in any way possible.

“ZEAL’s eyewear is made out of castor bean oil, not petroleum! This means fun, high-quality eyewear without compromising my commitment to sustainable living,” said Liz Clark. “My most powerful activism is through the choices I make in my daily life–being true to myself, loving my fellow humans, and honoring the Earth every chance I get and I only partner with companies that embody these same values.”

For some inspiration and adventure, check out Liz’s blog at www.swellvoyage.com