The weather is changing… it is getting colder so it is time to put on a fleece and rain jacket and hit the trails!

If you want to save some cash, check out these deals on hiking apparel and gear, and some free stuff and contests!

Icebreaker Coupons – use code IB20FALL through 10/31/10 to get $20 off a $100 order. Cool new high quality apparel for Fall!

REI Coupons! REI’s Fall sale runs through October 17th. Plus members get a 20% off coupon using code FALL20! (I’ve already used mine on a pair of rock climbing shoes…)

Also be sure to look at REI Outlet’s deal of the day, and remember you can now get anything over $75 shipped for FREE to your home!

Moosejaw sale – save an extra 20% on climbing gear!

Save 10% on regular priced merchandise at Moosejaw with code CJSAVE10
Save 10% on sale merchandise at Moosejaw with coupon code CJSALE

Free Stuff!!

There are always contests to sign up for …

Hiking Lady’s October 2010 Giveaway! Enter your email address by October 31 and you’ll have a chance to for your name to be drawn to win this month’s Hiking Lady giveaway: one of 5 copies of Backpack the Grand Canyon DVD!

Goodhew Extreme Sock Drawer Makeover Giveaway! Post a comment for a chance to win 12 pair of socks! Yes 12 pairs!!

There are always a lot of offers for free things out there that I’m sure will be of interest to my fellow hikers. Check these out:

Free Guide to the National Parks

REI Passport to Adventure for Kids. Your kids can get a cool pair of multifunction binoculars or 4 function whistle.

Know of other deals or contests? Please share them in the comments below. Happy trails!