$5,000 Grant available to an environmental or wilderness cause - proposal due by June 30, 2015 (deadline has been extended)
Midwest Mountaineering dedicates 10% of its pre-tax profits to environmental and wilderness causes. Customers vote on which group is to be awarded the grant. Submit a proposal for your group by sending a paragraph description of your organization and a paragraph description of a specific project that this money will be used for. Send your grant proposal to [email protected] by June 30th.
If you know of a group or cause that you believe deserves this grant, let them know that proposals should be sent to [email protected] by June 30, 2015. Midwest employees will vote to choose the top three proposals and you, our customers will vote for the final recipient of this grant.
Memorial Day Sale Specials
Paddlesports:
Full pricing and availability at www.midwestmtn.com/departments/paddling
SUP:
SurfTech Balboa 10'6" SUP - reg $1,099.95 - sale $949.95
BIC Original Ace-Tech 9'6" SUP - reg $999.95 - sale $849.95
Accent Boost Alum. SUP paddle - reg.$99.95 - sale $79.95
MTI Fluid inflatable belt - reg $129.95 - sale $99.95
Kayaks:
Current Design Storm GT - reg $1,549.95 - sale $1,099.95
Current Design Whistler w/rudder - reg.$1,1499.95 - sale $999.95
Dagger Katana 10.4 & 9.7 - reg $1,105.95 - sale - $939.95
Dagger Roam 11.5 priced - reg $955.95 - $814.95
Wilderness System Ride 115 X - reg $1,199.95 - sale $999.95
Wilderness System Ride 135 Angler - reg $1,199.95 - sale $949.95
Canoes:
Mad River Explorer 16LT(2014) - reg.$1,979.95 - sale $1,499.95
Mad River Journey 167 - reg $1,125.95 - sale $959.95
Paddle Wear:
Kokatat samples, men's and women's medium - drysuits 25% OFF - paddle wear - 35% OFF
Stohlquist Amp drysuit priced - reg $829.95 - sale $599.95
All other paddle wear - 20% OFF
PFD's:
MTI APF pfd's - reg.$67.95 - sale $54.95
Stohlquist Coaster and Misty - reg $99.95 - sale $79.95
Whitewater:
Accent Rage whitewater paddle - reg $129.95 - sale $99.95
All Sweet Protection helmets - 20% OFF
Thrifty Outfitters:
All Insulated outerwear - 60% OFF
Men's and women's fleece jackets - $10.99
Men's and women's fleece vests - $9.99
All kids Patagonia clothing - from babies to boys, bathing suits to better sweaters - 60% OFF
All women's swimwear - 60% OFFl
All men's Patagonia board shorts - 60% OFF
Clothing:
All rainwear jackets and pants - 20% OFF
All women’s spring dresses and skirts - 20% OFF
Sierra Designs men’s and women’s trailwear - 20% OFF
Mountain Hardwear men’s and women’s sportswear - 20% OFF
Spring clothing is here from Aventura, Arc’teryx’s, Buff, ExOfficio, Mont Bell, Toad and Company, Icebreaker, Kuhl, La Sportiva, Lole, Marmot, Mont Bell, Mountain Hardwear, Patagonia, Prana, Sierra Designs, Salomon, Sherpa, Smartwool, The North Face, and United by Blue
NEW for Spring – Introducing Sherpa Adventure Gear to Midwest Mountaineering. With a majority of products proudly made in Nepal and a company owned by Sherpa, this new brand forges mountain-inspired technical garments with a social mission to strengthen the people of Nepal and the Himalayas.
Footwear/Sunglasses/Climbing:
Vasque Breeze 2.0 GTX hiking boot - men's and women's - 20% OFF
Oboz Sawtooth Low men's and women's - 20% OFF
Superfeet Insoles - 25% OFF - with the purchase of a hiking boot or shoe
Julbo Wave and Swell floating sunglasses - 25% OFF
Smith/Julbo/Optic Nerve premium sunglasses - 10% OFF
All Climbing Rope - 20% OFF
Camping:
Memorial Day Sale Specials:
Petzl Tikkina headlamp (5/21-5/25/15 only, offer not valid on special orders) 25% OFF
Timbuk2 Especial Raider backpack (5/21-5/25/15 only, offer not valid on special orders) 30% OFF
Current Clearance Opportunities:
Portage Packs:
Granite Gear Traditional #4 portage pack (2014 version) - $125.97
Granite Gear Quetico portage pack (2014 version) - $175.97
Granite Gear Superior One portage pack (2014 version) - $183.97
Hydration Packs:
Gregory Pace 3 (xs/s & s/m sizes available) - $68.97
Gregory Temp 3 (s/m & m/lg sizes available) - $68.97
Sub-Zero Rated Sleeping Bags:
Western Mountaineering Bison GWS sleeping bag (6'6") - $762.97
Mountain Hardwear Lamina -30 sleeping bag (regular) - $209.97
Mountain Hardwear Lamina -30 sleeping bag (long) - $233.97
Helle Turmann for Fathers' Day!
If you're searching for an exceptional Father's Day gift, look no further than the limited edition Helle Turmann knife. The Turmann features a curly birch handle, triple laminated stainless steel blade, and brown leather sheath with black stitching. This special edition model for Father's Day 2015 is handmade in Norway and limited to 200 knives worldwide.
limited to quantity on hand
You can help those affected throughout Nepal by the devastaing earthquake
The need continues, even though the news media has moved on. Help in the ongoing work to restore the Nepalese people's homes and livelihoods. Donate $15 or more to help in Nepal disaster relief, and receive these beautiful prayer flags FREE - Midwest will send all donations to the American Himalayan Foundation fund for earthquake relief.
Midwest Mountaineeirng has donated $5,000 to the American Himalayan Foundation Earthquake Relief Fund, as well as the prayer flags that you'll receive with your donation.
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, May 21 - 6:30pm Physiology of Pre, Pro, and Antibiotics: Lessons on the Immune System and Integrative Nutrition
Using art and specialized time lapse videos, Exercise Physiologist Ed Watson explains the science of gut flora physiology, immunity, and function of the entire digestive system. Learn how gut flora physiology (fermentation) is the identical process to performing anaerobic exercise, thus giving you deep insight into the nature of how the entire body works and principles of exercise physiology and nutrition. Pre-registration required. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Tuesday, May 26 - 6:30pm - Pack Fitting 101
Escape sore muscles and bruises by learning how to fit your backpack specifically to you. Paul Jensen will discuss the important issues when choosing a backpack, how to pack it, and what all those straps are for. We'll even touch on wilderness troubleshooting. When we're done, your pack should feel like a natural extension of your body and not a painful burden. Bring your pack to adjust it correctly and to practice on. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday, May 27 - 7:00pm - CureSearch for Children's Cancer – Ultimate Hike Information Session
The Ultimate Hike is a life changing, life saving adventure on the Superior Hiking Trail for individuals wanting to face this challenge while raising money towards finding a cure for children's cancer. On August 22nd you'll hike 25 miles in a day (half distance hikes available too). Through participation in Ultimate Hike for the Cure, you'll experience adventure, accomplish a once-in-a-lifetime goal, make new friends and help Cure-Search find a cure for childhood cancer, a disease that kills more children than all others combined. Help us – take a hike and save a life! For more info: ultimatehike.org. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, May 28 - 6:30pm Climbing 102
A 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! Required: All climbers must have a completed liability waiver on file at Midwest Mountaineering. Liability waivers expire at the end of the calendar year and must be re-submitted every year. Pre-registration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, May 28 - 6:30pm - Living and Working in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite has some of the world's most iconic scenery and what better way to experience all the Park has to offer than to live there! Having spent a year living, working and exploring Yosemite National Park, Jeff Cepek will share first-hand knowledge of how he made his dream a reality. Yosemite attracts seasonal and permanent employees from all over the world and the application process can be a bit daunting. This presentation will help to demystify the hiring process as well as provide information on such topics as employment positions, housing options, cost of living, transportation and of course recreational opportunities. Jeff will answer questions on what daily life is really like and share stunning photos of his four seasons of exploration. There are employment opportunities for all ages such as summer seasonal work and possible year round positions. Half Dome, El Capitan, Yosemite Falls and John Muir are calling! If you are looking for a way to experience Yosemite as only a few can, attending this presentation is a must! Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, May 30 - 8:15am – 9:00am - Yoga
Free Yoga – every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:00a.m.. The instructor is Shannyn Joy Potter. The store opens at 9:00, but a manager will let you in between 8:05 and 8:15a.m. Thrifty Outfitters
