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Collaborating on a rare joint-fundraiser, ENO will donate 200 ATC and PCTA special-edition trail hammocks at this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer January 10, 2013 – Asheville, NC – If you’re heading to this year’s Winter Outdoor Retailer, be sure to stop by the Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) booth for a fun hammock sale with a competitive twist!  The brand is hosting a friendly competition between America’s two most famed thru-hiking trails and their conservation groups, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) and the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), with all proceeds donated to the organizations. Dubbed “East vs. West: A Tale of Sister Trails,” the event will raise funds for both trail associations while spreading awareness about the importance of trail preservation.  ENO will be selling their special edition ATC hammock and newly released PCTA hammock with a set of ENO Atlas Straps at a special price of $50. This will be the first time that ENO, the ATC and PCTA have collaborated on a fundraising event. While the organizations hope that the competitive aspect of the fundraiser will result in increased funding for trail preservation, the main focus of the event is to spread awareness and gain support for both...