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Midwest Mountaineering August Newsletter
Free Zipper-pull thermometer - You'll want one for your jacket this winter. Half off a GoToob - great for travel and for backpacking
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Jackson Kayak/Midwest Mountaineering Kayak Fishing - Saturday, August 16 - Over $1000 in Prizes!
When - August 16, 2014Where - Midwest Mountaineering - Minneapolis, MN
Event Details
All anglers meet at 8:00pm Friday, August 15th at Midwest Mountaineering to receive their photo identifier, check in and enjoy fellowship, food and exclusive product discounts.
On tournament Saturday all anglers must return to Midwest Mountaineering at 3:30pm to check in for scoring, food and fellowship.
Anglers must have their catches entered on the online "Submit Fish Form" by 4 pm to count.
More info, rules and registration at:
Prizes
Jackson Kayak Individual River Basser Division
1st place - $250 in gift card/product
2nd place - $100 in gift card/product
3rd place - $50 in gift card/product
Subaru Team River Basser Division
1st place - $200 in gift cards/product
2nd place - $100 in gift card/product
3rd place - $50 in gift card/product
Yak Attack Young River Basser Division
1st place - $100 in gift card/product
2nd place - $50 in gift card/product
3rd place - $25 in Kayak Angler Magazinegiftcard/product
Lucid Fishing's Top Lady: $25 gift card/product + Gnaughty Gnats moisturizer
Bending Branches "Big Bass:" $50 gift card/product or Bending Branches paddle
GoPro’s "Be a (photo) Hero” shot of the tournament: $25 shop gift card
Cablz “First Catch" - Cablz eyewear retainer
Special Deals in the store right now.........
Camping:
Midwest Mountaineering currently stocks four different brands which manufacture their products in Minnesota? We're proud to support Cooke Custom Sewing, Duluth Pack, Frost River, and Woodchuck in the Camping Department. Next time you're in the store, check out some of the best that Minnesota has to offer .
Clothing:
Discontinuing summer sportswear styles from Aventura, Black Diamond, Horny Toad, Icebreaker, Lole, La Sportiva, Mountain Hardwear, prAna, Patagonia,, Royal Robbins, Smartwool and The North Face - up to 40% OFF
New FALL merchandise arriving from Patagonia, Marmot, The North Face, and Horny Toad!
New FALL merchandise arriving from Patagonia, Marmot, The North Face, and Horny Toad!
Footwear:
Clearance: All sandals & flip flops - 20% to 50% OFF
Selected casual summer footwear - 20% to 50% OFF
Selected multi-sport shoes - 20% to 50% OFF
Paddlesports:
ALL fishing kayaks - 10% OFF
ALL Stohlquist PFD's - 15% OFF
ALL fishing kayaks - 10% OFF
ALL Stohlquist PFD's - 15% OFF
Thrifty Outfitters:
Just arrived:
Sherpa Adventure Gear Fall 14 - men's large and women's medium - $26,000 retail value - 40% OFF
Patagonia sample set Fall 14 men's medium, women's small -retail value $40,000 - 40% OFF
ALL women's swim suits and ALLmen's board shorts - 60% OFF
$22,000 Mountain Hardwear closeouts - 40% OFF
Men's large & x-large - Women's medium, large & x-large
$16,000 Fall 14 KAVU, men's medium and women's small - including hats and accessories- 40% OFF
$3,000 Fall 14 Pistil Design hats and accessories - 40% OFF
quantities limited
Don't miss the August 21st Customer Appreciation Party - look for coupons emailed the evening of August 17th for free brats, burgers beer and soft drinks. Spin the wheel and 20% off an item.
Alex Honnold will be at Midwest Mountaineering for The North Face Speaker Series/Customer Appreciation Party - August 21, 2014
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An Evening to Remember
5:00-7:30 pm Annual Customer Appreciation Party - look for coupons in an upcoming email newsletter for free speciality beer, juice, brats, burgers, veggie burgers, potato salad, cake and spin the wheel prizes! Our way of saying thanks to you for supporting us! Live music - a combination of original compositions along world acoustic and electric covers
7:30-8:30 pm North Face Speaker Series Presented by Alex Honnold (a world famous free solo big wall climber holding a number of record speed ascents) - a limited number of tickets will be available at $10 - . A portion of the proceeds will go to the Sandstone Bouldering Project.
Alex Honnold is one of the most recognizable icons in modern rock climbing. Alex is best known for his daring free-solo ascents, in which he climbs thousand-foot cliffs without a rope or harness of any kind. Free-soloing has allowed Alex to scale mountains in hours that would normally take climbers days to complete. Come see the new film, Relativity of Risk, then hear the story behind it as Alex speaks live and answers questions from the audience. Here's more about Alex - check out this video of Alex climbing free-solo El Sendero Luminoso
Join us for The North Face Speaker Series AND Midwest Mountaineering's annual Customer Appreciation Party. There will be a party 8:30 to 9:30 after Alex's presentation. Beer will be available for a $5 donation to the Sandstone Bouldering Project.
8:30-9:30 pm - North Face Speaker Series party for the attendees of the Alex Honnold presentation. Live music
Here's this week's contest question to win two free tickets to the Alex Honnold presentation (regular $10 ticket value): What climber climbed the Nose of El Cap, the Northwest Face of Half Dome and Mount Watkins in 18 hours 50 minutes? The first correct answer emailed to [email protected] wins two free tickets to Alex Honnold's presentation on August 21st at The North Face Speaker Series at Midwest Mountaineering.
Thanks to all who answered last week's question
Check out our newly expanded rental selection of canoes, kayaks and stand-up paddleboards
9 Stand-Up Paddleboards
3 Royalex Canoes
1 Composite Canoe
2 whitewater Kayaks
17 Poly Recreational, Touring, and Sea Kayaks
Special: Get a 50% OFF punch card - good for folks who don't have space to store a boat- up to $450 of rentals in 2014 for only $225
Upcoming Events
Thursday, August 14 - 6:30pm - Evidence of Bigfoot
Brent Harring has been an amateur bigfoot investigator since 2006 and has explored the subject extensively, focusing on the work of four scientists: Grover Krantz of Washington State University, Henner Fahrenbach of the Oregon Regional Primate Center, John Bindernagel of British Columbia, and Jeff Meldrum of Idaho State University. In addition, Brent affiliated with the amateur Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO) and attended six BFRO field expeditions from 2008-2010 in WY, WI, MI, and MN. He studied forensic tracking in Gardiner, MT last October with Jeff Meldrum and Jim Halfpenny. During his presentation, Brent will discuss evidence of bigfoot, the Great Ape Hypothesis, and “bigfooting” as a recreational outdoor pursuit. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Friday, August 15 - 8:00pm - River Bassin' Tournament Check-in
Tournament check-in here at Midwest Mountaineering. A catch-photo-release tournament series for paddle-powered anglers who enjoy wild waters! The River Bassin Trail is designed to give anglers of all skill levels a chance to compete in a family-friendly environment on the nation's wild river waters. These waters are often neglected and seen as unimportant. This eco-friendly trail hopes to bring attention back to the rivers and the wildlife and beauty they behold.
Awards: River Basser of the Year, River Bassin Team of the Year, Young River Basser, Top Female, Big Fish, First Catch
Tournament details facebook.com/riverbassintrail
Registration (Register as a team or individual. Prices from $20 to $100. Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, August 16 - 8:15am - 9:00am - Yoga
Free Yoga – every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:00a.m. The instructor is former Midwest Mountaineering employee, Andy Lear. The store opens at 9:00, but a manager will let you in between 8:05 and 8:15a.m. Thrifty Outfitters
Saturday, August 16 - River Bassin' Tournament Day
Tournament details above: Friday Check-in - Return to Midwest Mountaineering at 3:30 to check in for scoring, food and fellowship. Midwest Mountaineering
Monday, August 1- 6:30pm - Divas Climbing 101
Women, take yourself to new heights and learn the ropes through hands-on experience in our Climbing Cave. Wear comfortable clothing and get ready to soar! All equipment provided. Instructed by Carolyn Hansen. Sign up early because these classes are popular! Pre-registration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering
Monday, August 18 - 6:30pm - BWCA: Everything You Need to Know
Find out everything you need to know about paddling in the BWCA. Bear Paulsen, General Manager at Northstar Canoes, will share his knowledge of permits, routes and general wilderness tripping techniques. He'll give you hints on avoiding the crowds whether you're base-camping or traveling daily. He'll also share ways to avoid the two most threatening parts of canoe country – bugs and bears. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Find out everything you need to know about paddling in the BWCA. Bear Paulsen, General Manager at Northstar Canoes, will share his knowledge of permits, routes and general wilderness tripping techniques. He'll give you hints on avoiding the crowds whether you're base-camping or traveling daily. He'll also share ways to avoid the two most threatening parts of canoe country – bugs and bears. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Tuesday, August 19 - 6:30pm - El Camino De Santiago
St. James Way, or as the Spanish call it; El Camino de Santiago, is a famous pilgrimage starting in the Pyrenees of France and ending on the northwestern coast of Spain. It can be backpacked – but is different than most hikes in the U.S. since you can stroll through quaint historic towns, stop for coffee and pastries, and experience a unique combination of culture and nature! Join our employee, Haley Diem, who completed 500k of the trail in 2012 to discuss her experience, and provide tips for those who might be interested in walking the Camino for their next European adventure. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, August 21 - 5:00pm – 9:30pm Customer Appreciation Party
Four years ago we hosted a party to celebrate receiving the 2010 Retailer of the Year award from Backpacker Magazine and SNEWS. Since everyone had such a blast, we've decided to make the party an annual event. This time we're not celebrating an award, but we are still hosting a party to say THANK YOU to everyone that helps make us successful. Stop by and join us for brats, burgers, vegie burgers, potato salad, cake, juice, specialty beer and spin the wheel prizes! Visit with Midwest Mountaineering staff and with Midwest's outdoor enthusiast community. Save the date … join us for both The North Face Speaker Series and Midwest Mountaineering's annual Customer Appreciation Party!
5:00 – 7:30pm: Annual Customer Appreciation Party - look for coupons in an upcoming email newsletter for free specialty beer, juice, brats, burgers, veggie burgers, potato salad, cake and spin the wheel prizes! Our way of saying thanks to you for supporting us!
7:30 – 8:30p.m.: North Face Speaker Series presented by Alex Honnold (world-famous free solo big wall climber holding a number of record speed ascents). A portion of the proceeds will go to the Sandstone Bouldering Project. Tickets at http://www.ticketfly.com/event/612071-north-face-speaker-series-minneapolis/
8:30 – 9:30pm: North Face Speaker Series party for the attendees of the Alex Honnold presentation. Alex Honnold is one of the most recognizable icons in modern rock climbing. Alex is best known for his daring free-solo ascents, in which he climbs thousand-foot cliffs without a rope or harness of any kind. Free-soloing has allowed Alex to scale mountains in hours that would normally take climbers days to complete. Come see the new film, Relativity of Risk, then hear the story behind it as Alex speaks live and answers questions from the audience. Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, August 23 - 8:15am - 9:00am - Yoga
Free Yoga – every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:00a.m.. The instructor is former Midwest Mountaineering employee, Andy Lear. The store opens at 9:00, but a manager will let you in between 8:05 and 8:15a.m. Thrifty Outfitters
Saturday, August 23 - 9:00am – 12:00pm -Try Before You Buy Kayak & SUP Demo
Test-paddle kayaks and stand up paddleboards with our expert staff. There will be no canoes at this demo. We bring the boats, paddles, and personal flotation devices. You come dressed to play! No pre-registration required. Would you like to play, but can't on this day? Take a look at our paddlesports demo schedule. Bryant Lake Regional Park, Three Rivers Park District
Thursday, August 28 - 6:30pm - Climbing 102
Climbing 101 clinic is a prerequisite for this clinic. Carolyn Hansen will provide this opportunity to expand your technical skills and help prepare you for more advanced climbing. We'll review knots, commands, and belaying, along with more in-depth explanations and uses of climbing gear. Don't worry; we will still have time to climb! Pre-registration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering
Friday, August 29 - 7:00pm Free Film Night – Red Gold
The Bristol Bay Region of southwest Alaska is home to the Kvichak and Nushagak rivers, the two most prolific sockeye salmon runs left in the world.Two mining companies, Nortern Dynasty Minerals and Anglo American, have proposed an open-pit and underground mine at the headwaters of the two rivers. This film is produced by Felt Soul Media and Trout Unlimited Alaska, and is a one-hour documentary film on the proposed mines and land use issues, told through the voices of commercial, subsistence and sport fishermen of Bristol Bay, Alaska. Red Gold is the winner of the Director’s Choice for Best Documentary at the Telluride Mountain Film Festival.Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, August 30 - 8:15am - 9:00am - Yoga
Free Yoga – every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:00a.m.. The instructor is former Midwest Mountaineering employee, Andy Lear. The store opens at 9:00, but a manager will let you in between 8:05 and 8:15a.m.. Thrifty Outfitters
All Midwest Mountaineering events are at www.midwestmtn.com/current-events