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    SHOW US YOUR FAVORITE SPOT IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

    Laila Weigl
    Laila Weigl

    Take part in the TESTED FOR LIFE Tryouts and win a trip to Iceland

    Love the fresh air? Love spending as much time as possible in the great outdoors with your family? Or you prefer to push yourself in winter sports all on your own? Whatever you love doing outside: we want to know all about it. Join us for the TESTED FOR LIFE Tryouts! Show us how you push your GORE-TEX products to their limits - right where you enjoy being most. And then tell us what makes that place so special to you: Is it the breathtaking view from a snow-capped mountain peak? Or the unforgettable moments with family and friends in an urban park right around the corner?

     

    Taking part is as simple

    Wear your GORE-TEX products and test them out in your favorite spot in the great outdoors. Share a photo or video of yourself on Instagram @GORETEXeu with the hashtag #TestedForLife, write a quick caption and if you like, tag your location.

     

    Join in and win

    Enter up to five Tryouts starting on October 9, 2019 on Instagram @goretexeu!

    The closing date for entries is December 1, 2019. The five best Tryouts will be selected by our jury and shared on Instagram. Then the user voting stage begins: The Tryout with the most likes wins a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Iceland for two, and can also look forward to a brand new GORE-TEX jacket!

     

    WIN AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE AND A LOAD OF GORE-TEX PRODUCTS

     

    The top prize: 7-day trip to Iceland for two

    We'll send you and a guest on a seven-day adventure you won't soon forget. Eternal ice and hot springs, black beaches and fresh snow - the landscape of Iceland is marked by fascinating contrasts. Wander around the famed blue lagoons, experience the natural force of an active geyser, feel the spray of rushing waterfalls and explore mysterious volcanic caves that were formed thousands of years ago. The winner of our TESTED FOR LIFE Tryouts Challenge can also look forward to a brand new GORE-TEX jacket!

     

    Win GORE-TEX products

    We'll also be giving away a pair of LOWA Innox Evo GTX LO JUNIOR shoes and stylish ZANIER GORE-TEX GTKYD GLOVE Aurach GTX gloves. Follow us on Instagram @goretexeu.

     

    The Jury

    The five best Tryouts will be chosen by our Jury and published on Instagram.

    Influencer Elisa Deutschmann

    22-year-old Elisa lives at the Chiemsee, a well-known lake in Bavaria and optimal base for pursuing her passions: kitesurfing, skiing expeditions and paragliding. Her absolute favorite spot is the Stubai Valley.

     

    GORE-TEX athlete Daniel Jung

    Daniel Jung is an ultra trails master. His philosophy: Take the uphill slowly and the downhill quickly. With this approach, the 35-year old has placed in the top three at the South Tyrol Ultra Skyrace, the World Ultra Trail Running Championship and many other races.

     

    Team Gore: Annette Hanssum

    Annette has been working in Gore's European Marketing & Communications Team since 2006 and is an enthusiastic endurance athlete. In summer she's trail running and bike racing, in winter she's skating, skiing and telemark skiing. Annette is looking forward to picking the 5 best Tryouts! Her favorite place? The mountains near her home near the Wendelstein in the Bavarian Alps.

     

    Team Gore: Laila Weigl

     

    I've been a part of the Digital Team since 2014. In my free time as a mom, I spend a lot of time outdoors - no matter what the weather. My daughter's favorite place? The Grünwalder Forest near Munich, a great place for adventures. I love hopping on my mountain bike or heading off on hikes, and love snowboarding in the wintertime. Whether they're entries from families or outdoor enthusiasts: I'm looking forward to your Tryouts!

     

    The jury's looking forward to getting to know your favorite outdoor spots.

     

    Learn all about the TESTED FOR LIFE Tryouts Challenge at www.gore-tex.co.uk/my-tryout

     

    Need inspiration?

    Check out our Talent Tryouts!

    Laila Weigl Laila Weigl

    Laila Weigl

    Laila lives – and loves – Digital and Social Media, especially when it is all about the GORE-TEX brand. When she’s not indulging in her passion for writing, she’s probably busy being a mom or out exploring the nature when biking, hiking or snowboarding in the Bavarian Alps.

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