We have been Alpen fans for several years and purchased both the Alpen Apex 8x42 and the Shasta Ridge 10x 42 for birding. We find both models are exceptional quality at a great price. Alpen images are bright which is important when birding at early dawn or dusk and also when searching for movement in brush or in highly dense tree canopy. Alpen binoculars also produce a crisp, sharp image which is particularly important when studying feather detail. We've proudly used Alpens on beginning bird walks because we know novice birders are getting a good sense of the bird if they are viewing them through Alpen binoculars. We hike the Appalachian Trail, birding along the way, and appreciate that our Alpens are not only light weight but they can also take a beating as we navigate over rock scrambles and dodge thunderstorms. We are also grateful for the comfortable eye reliefs--our eye sockets are happy after a long day of bird searching!
Lisa and Warren met in a bar on a blind date.
We're birders, mainly. But we're curious about the moths around our house at night, the trees over our driveway, the bugs that sneak into our house... Too much to learn. So little time!
Lisa and Warren both went walking in the woods and enjoying nature with their fathers when they were kids.
One of their wedding vows is to finish hiking the Appalachian Trail together.
Lisa was a medal winner in Archery in summer camp and still has her lucky bow. Warren was featured in GQ magazine last year as a journalist you need to read!
Warren and Lisa believe every birder should purchase a Duck Stamp. The Duck Stamp costs a mere $15 - most of that goes toward buying land to preserve and expand National Wildlife Refuges across the nation.
Jim Foster
Whether I am Birding or photographing large animals I use Alpen the Alpen Teton 10x42 binocular and the Alpen 20-60-60 Spotting Scope. Locating birds and animals from a distance increases your chances of getting close for photography. As a hunter I use the same optics to improve my chances for finding and stalking game.
I am a full-time photographer/writer and cover a plethora of nature, wildlife, birding, and outdoor topics.
A member of the American Society of Media Photographers.
I am serving on the board of directors of the national Outdoor Writers of America.
A native of Texas I now live in Salmon, Idaho.
I lead Photo Safaris and workshops.
I am a hunter and fisherman.
Bill Fenimore
Life long birder.
Author of the Backyard Birds of California and 49 other Backyard Birds State Guides, to the top 25 Backyard Birds, with identification and attraction tips.
Recipient of the American Birding Association's Ludlow Griscom Award 2008.
Recipient of the Roger Tory Peterson Natural History Institute’s Educational Achievement Award 2008
Owner and Operator of the Layton, Utah Wild Bird Center
As a birder, it’s crucial to have to right optics or you might miss that rare sighting. On a recent birding trip to Texas I took only one pair of binoculars – Alpen’s Wings ED 10x42. These are the best pair of binoculars I’ve ever owned and helped me add 30 birds to my life list. The Wings are bright and clear, and comparable to optics twice the price.
Spotting scopes are also an essential part of any birder’s gear. My choice is Alpen’s Model 788. I've set this 20-60x80 scope side by side with others three times the price and found little difference in quality. It’s great for those long-distance sightings such as waterfowl.
While out birding, I found a new hobby - watching butterflies. And Alpen has the perfect pair of binoculars that can focus to within four feet for easy ID of butterflies. Their Model 492 Super Close Focus binoculars (8x32) are the right tool for the right hobby. Few companies make binoculars that can focus this close.
Scott is a full-time outdoor writer/photographer living in Prineville, Oregon. He has won national awards for his work. His life list of birds is up to about 350 species. He enjoys traveling and writing about his experiences. He’s even hiked the entire 2,100-mile Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine.
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