Take on today

Today is calling. New experiences don’t wait for the weekend. As an outdoor athlete, you need gear that can keep you ready for whatever lies off the beaten path. Gear to defend against anything nature puts in your way. Gear to put you in control every step of the way. Köppen has the proven technology you need to perform at your best, every day. Take on today.

The story of our ground-breaking technology begins with the work of one man – Wladimir Köppen a Russian-born climatologist and geographer. Wladimir’s biggest contribution – the Köppen climate classification system – is still widely used today, and is the inspiration for the technology that lets Köppen help you perform at your peak.

Wladimir Köppen began his studies in St. Petersburg in 1864. He spent most of his professional career in Germany and Austria, studying climate and the natural environment. In 1900, he developed the Köppen climate classification system, plotting the world’s climatic zones.

Today, we look at Köppen’s influential work to further our understanding of climate.

Learn more about Wladimir Köppen

Join us at one of these Dick’s Sporting Goods locations for the Take On Today Tour. Backpacker Magazine Ambassadors Justin and Patrice Lavigne will be on-hand to educate you on the latest gear, give local trail advice, and equip you for your next adventure off the beaten path. A hands-on skills clinic will give you the in-depth knowledge you need to get outdoors safely and confidently, for however you choose to Take On Today.

JOIN US AT ONE OF THESE GREAT LOCATIONS!

JUNE 8, 2013          1:00PM        DICK'S SPORTING GOODS        FAIRLAKES, VA
JUNE 11, 2013        6:00PM        DICK'S SPORTING GOODS        ALBANY, NY
JUNE 12, 2013        6:00PM        DICK'S SPORTING GOODS        LONG ISLAND, NY
JUNE 29, 2013        1:00PM        DICK'S SPORTING GOODS        NASHUA, NH
JUNE 30, 2013        2:00PM        DICK'S SPORTING GOODS        DANVERS, MA