Labor Day Special Edition
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In this newsletter: - FREE Midwest Mountaineering Stainless Steel Mug with any $10 purchase on Labor Day only
- Thrifty Outfitters Special Mountain Hardwear Deals
- Labor Day Clearance - up to 60% OFF
- The North Face Speaker Series features Hilaree O'Neill -September 11 - FREE tickets available
- Reel Rock 7 Film Tour is here September 13 & 14 - get your tickets now
- Upcoming Events at Midwest Mountaineering
- November Outdoor Adveture Expo wil be November 16-18, 2012
Labor Day Clearance is on now... Thrifty Outfitters: Just Arrived - $200,000 of Mountain Hardwear size Medium first quality 2012 samples! (use the coupon above for an additional 15% OFF)
Mountain Hardwear medium fall samples men's and women's - 40% OFF
Prana fall samples men's large and women's small - 35% OFF
Back-to-school backpacks from Mountain Hardwear, Kelty, and TimBuk 2 - 30% OFF Clothing:
Many different styles of closeout Smartwool socks - 20% OFF Men's and women's end-of -season summer clothing - 20-60% OFF
Check out the new fall clothing styles Camping:
Select packs from Deuter, Granite Gear and Gregory - 20-40% OFF
Select pack accessories from Granite Gear, Mountainsmith and Osprey - 20-40% OFF
Select sleeping bags from Big Agnes, Marmot and MontBell - 20-40% OFF
Select sleeping bag accessories - Exped, Mont-Bell and Therm-a-Rest - 20-40% OFF
Select tents from Big Agnes, Exped and Marmot - 20-40% OFF
Select tent accessories from MSR 20-40% OFF
20-40% OFF final closeouts throughout the department, so shop early Select Gregory Baltoro and Deva packs - 40% OFF
Osprey Aether and Ariel packs - 20% OFF We now have Camping Gaz CV270 and CV 470 in stock - come 'n get it! All Yakima car racks, boxes and accessories - 20% OFF Boats (UP TO 40% OFF)
Used Canoes, Kayaks, WW Kayaks and SUPs available too
Sale prices on all canoes, kayaks and fishing boats - prices start at $279.97
Select colors of Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140 and 145 - $999.95
All Current Designs Visions - up to $400 OFF
Wenonah Spirit II and Aurora Royalex canoes - $200 OFF
Mad River Explorer and Legend Canoes -up to $300 OFF
Wilderness Systems Tempest kayaks - up to $400 OFF
Fishing kayaks from Wilderness Systems and Native - up to $250 OFF
Slingshot Crossfire SUP (11'x30") $999.95
Great selection of SUPs on hand, select models on sale
20% OFF remaining NDK boats
Additional markdowns on most whitewater kayaks - up to 40% OFF
Many more canoes, kayaks, whitewater kayaks, fishing kayaks and SUPs on sale
Full pricing and availability at http://www.midwestmtn.com/departments/paddling
Footwear:
All Sandals on clearance - 20%-50% OFF
Selected Performance and Casual Styles on clearance - 20-60% OFF All sale prices limited to in-stock items
The North Face: Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series -- Hilaree O'Neill: The Road Not Taken --- Tuesday, September 11 - 7:00pm FREE tickets available
In 2012, Hilaree O'Neill climbed Everest and its neighbor, Lhotse, within 24 hours. In doing so, she joined an elite group of alpinists who possess the endurance to link two 8,000-meter peaks in a single push and became sole the woman to accomplish this feat. Hilaree is the mother of two young boys, whom she and her husband raise in the high mountains of Telluride, Colorado. Named by Outside Magazine as one of the most adventurous women in sports, she has skied from the 8,000-meter Himalayan summit of Cho Oyu in Tibet, throughout the Andes, on volcanoes in the Kamchatka Peninsula of Russia, and in the tight couloirs of Baffin Island. Through mountain exploration and skiing, Hilaree has truly lived the dream! Get all the details and your free general admission tickets at: www.thenorthface.com/speakerseries Reserved seating and VIP reception tickets are also available for a fee on The North Face website. VIP Reception after the event at Midwest Mountaineering – come meet Hilaree. Tickets available for the reception on The North Face website. Funds raised by the reception benefit sending economically disadvantaged kids to Camp Menogyn. Post show party and The North Face shopping event at Midwest Mountaineering after the show! Cowles Auditorium, Humphrey Center, U of M (across street from store)
Reel Rock 7 Film Tour - Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14 at 7pm  Midwest Mountaineering hosts and Gore-Tex, Windstopper and The North Face present the 7th annual Reel Rock Film Tour. Reel Rock delivers the year’s most exciting climbing and adventure films to audiences in the United States, Canada, and Chile. Reel Rock founders Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer have been filming stunning climbs and adventures for over a decade. This year co-founders Sender Films and Big UP Productions are featuring Alex Honnold's Yosemite rampage. In one season Honnold has re-defined 50 years of Yosemite climbing standards by smashing the Nose record, free climbing miles of rock with Tommy Caldwell, and, to cap it all off, making the unimaginable 19 hour solo link-up of Watkins, Half Dome and El Capitan (7,000 vertical feet) in a day. Same films both nights. Trailers available at reelrocktour.com Local Sponsors: Five-Ten, Gear Junkie, Northeast Community Chiropractic Lots of valuable door prizes! Tickets are $10 - on sale now.  Purchase your tickets ($10):
• In-store (no fee)
• Online midwestmtn.com/tickets ($3 convenience fee)
• Telephone 612–339–3433 ($5 handling charge)
Upcoming Events Tuesday, September 4 - 6:30pm Lightweight Backpacking
Come learn why lightweight backpacking is not only for the fanatical. Its principles of simplification and flexibility will help you cut your weight dramatically and increase your enjoyment of the outdoors. From shelters to sleeping bags, cooking systems to packing systems, this clinic will give you the tools to find the right balance between lightweight and luxury for your camping style. Join Will Rettig to find out how little you truly need.
Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering Wednesday, September 5 - 6:30pm Climbing 101
Take yourself to new heights and learn the ropes through hands on experience in our Climbing Cave. Learn the basics of bouldering, top roping and what you need to know to get started in this invigorating sport from our very own expert climber Carolyn Hansen. All equipment provided. Wear comfortable clothing! Preregistration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433
Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering Wednesday, September 5 - 6:30pm Backpacking the Superior Hiking Trail
This majestic trail stretches across northern Minnesota and offers endless opportunities for any backpacking enthusiast. Bear Paulsen will share his knowledge of the trail and go over ideal places to hike and what gear you'll need. Information on shuttles, topos and trail details will all be provided to help you get on the trail and start hiking. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering Thursday, September 6 - 6:30pm Slacklining Demo – Walk the Line
Slacklining, the art of walking on webbing much like a tight rope, began as a pastime for climbers and has quickly become a popular outdoor activity. Since all you need is a little gear and a couple trees, it is the perfect pass time while camping, in the park or even in the backyard. Michael Paisley will cover how to safely setup a slackline and all the equipment needed. He'll demonstrate proper posture and balance techniques and give tips on how to walk the line with ease. Midwest Mountaineering Patio Tuesday, September 11 - 7:00pm The North Face: Never Stop Exploring Speaker Series Hilaree O'Neill: The Road Not Taken
See details above
Saturday, September 15 - 1:00pm – 4:00pmTry 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! Cost $5, receive a $5 gift certificate. No pre-registration required. Lake Nokomis near the main (northwest) beach
Monday, September 17 - 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! Preregistration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering Tuesday, September 18 - 7:00pm BWCA Sioux Hustler Trail
Backpackers hiking the Sioux Hustler Trail rave about their experiences on this trail, lined with caribou moss, majestic 150 year old white pines and massive rock formations. Sioux Hustler is a historic and a fairy tale like 30 mile deep woods trail. Originally built as an access trail to a fire lookout tower the Sioux Hustler will draw you in so much that you will want to hike it time and time again. Martin Kubik tells a powerful story about this magnificent trail that was almost lost 20 years ago. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering Wednesday, September 19 - 7:00pm Lake Superior North Shore Fall Color Primer
Join Rudi Hargesheimer, owner of North Shore Photo Art and a Midwest Mountaineering manager, for a sampling of the best fall colors anywhere, Minnesota's North Shore of Lake Superior. The two color seasons start in mid September and end by mid October, so hurry in to learn about your best photo opportunities - when and where. Rudi will also share tips on how to make your photos stand out from the normal shots of faded glory most people come home with. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering Wednesday, September 26 - 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! Preregistration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering Thursday, September 27 7:00pm The Science of Exercise Physiology & Nutritional Demand during Specific Activities
Unlike any other class on physical activity and nutrition, this class clarifies the science of fuel substrate utilization by illustrating how the body 'selectively burns macronutrients' just as a Toyota Prius utilizes either more or less electricity or gasoline relative to work rate, speed, or intensity level. Using specialized props to illustrate: the laws of thermodynamics, glycogen depletion, and metabolic demand in the human body, exercise physiologist Ed Watson demonstrates how these principles universally apply to athletes, diabetics, sedentary people, and all fitness oriented endeavors. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering Saturday, September 29 - 3:00pm – 8:00pm Among the Wild Fundraiser
Stop by the Minnehaha Park bandstand for beer, music, gear giveaways, a fun race event and more at the Among the Wild Fundraiser, presented by Adventure Minnesota Films. A documentary in the making, Among the Wild is a film project that aims to promote outdoor adventure sports in Minnesota by featuring local athletes in fierce pursuit of their chosen sport. Nominations for talent were collected throughout the spring and four will be selected to be a part of the final short film series. Winners will be announced at the fundraiser. Program will be at 6:00p.m., preceded by a fun race event (where you may find hidden gear!) and followed by a band and beer garden. For more information, visit amongthewild.com. Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis |
