FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Midwest Mountaineering MidSummer Sale
FREE Marmot Precip Jacket, 25% off Sleeping bag or pad, PFD, Shorts, Sandals or Thrifty Outfitters item, 50% OFF White Sierra shorts, 50% off a SmartWool beanie, Free harmony boat cart with kayak
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The BIC Challenge Wednesday, July 9, July 23 and August 6 - 5:00pm – 7:30pm
BIC SUP One Design Challenge
Minneapolis Race Series
Minneapolis Race Series
Now open to kids who have the ability to complete the race course in a timely manner (parental consent required).
The concept for the BIC SUP One Design Challenge is simple – Participants paddle around a short race course, all using the same BIC SUP 12’6" WING board, which event organizers provide for participants to use. Top finishers advance to a finals and a winner is crowned, but for newbies the real accomplishment lies in the journey, not the podium. On top of the fitness, fun and socializing, all participants are entered into a drawing to win a 12’6" WING from BIC Sport, the same stable, user-friendly board used for the races. $30 registration fee. We provide the board, paddle, etc. – just show up ready for fun and competition! All skill levels welcome. . Pre-registration required. 612–339–3433
Medals to the top 3 men's finishers and the top 3 women's finishers. $50 Midwest Mountaineering gift certificate to the 1st place men's and women's finishers.
Want to put in some practice before race day? Boards are available for rent ($30.00) 7 days a week.
One Design Challenge Minneapolis Race Series remaining Schedule:.
- July 23rd 5:00 – 7:30p.m.
- August 6th 5:00 – 7:30p.m.
More: bicsuponedesign.com
Lake Nokomis near the main (northwest) beach
Pint Night with RootsRated - Insiders Guide Tour - This Thursday, July 17th- 5-8 pm - sponsored by Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
Looking for new things to do outdoors? In the Twin Cities or elsewhere there's a new source of great outdoor ideas. RootsRated began in 2012 as a way for outdoor folks to find Where to Go Outdoors:
check RootsRated out at www.rootsrated.com Also check out the new app for iphone..
Sponsored by Bent Paddle Brewing Co.
AND RootsRated Founder Fynn Glover will be here at Midwest Mountaineering on July 17th for PINT NIGHT... Please join us 5-8 pm for live music & local beer for the RootsRated Insider's Guide Tour. RootsRated and Midwest Mountaineering are working together to make discovering the best outdoor experiences a whole heck of a lot easier.
Get pint of Bent Paddle Brewing Co. beer, plus a souvenir pint glass for a $5.00 donation which will be shared by the Superior Hiking Trail Association and the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota.
MidSummer Sale Prices - Effective Thursday, July 17 through Sunday, July 20
Let's Go Fishing Sale
All fishing kayaks take an additional 10% OFFcurrent price.
As well as our current sale priced item below...
Stand Up Paddleboards:
Slingshot Crossbreed 11' - Reg. $1,399.95 Sale $999.95
Slingshot Nitro 14' - Reg. $2,049.95 Sale $1,499.95
Surftech Universal 10'6" Blue - Reg. $1.199.95 Sale $877.95
Recreational Kayaks:
Perception Prodigy 120 - Reg. $719.95 Sale $559.95
Jackson Journey 13.5 & 14.0 - Reg. $1,179.95 Sale $999.95
Fishing Kayaks:
Jackson Cuda 14 2013 - Reg. $1,399.95 Sale $1,189.95
FeelFree Moken Angler 12 - Reg. $1,099.95 Sale $899.95
Whitewater Kayaks:
Dagger Mamba 7.6 - Reg. $1,049.95 Sale $699.97
Pyrahna Shiva S - Reg. $1,199.95 Sale $799.97
Jackson Fun Runner 60 - Reg. $1,149.95 Sale $899.97
Jackson Fun Runner 70 - Reg. $1,149.95 Sale $899.97
Jackson Zen 55 - Reg. $1,149.95 Sale $899.97
Whitewater Paddles:
Accent Rage - Reg. $129.95 Sale $99.95
Accent Rage Carbon - Reg. $169.95 Sale $119.95
Touring Paddles:
AT Odyssey Glass Ergo - Reg. $299.95 Sale $219.95
Cannon Wave - Reg. $69.95 Sale $49.95
SUP Paddles:
Accent Octane - Reg. $ 159.95 Sale $139.95
Climbing:
Selected climbing ropes - 20% OFF
Footwear:
Selected casual summer footwear - 20% to 30% OFF
Selected flip flops - 20% to 30% OFF
Selected performance sandals - 20% to 30% OFF
Selected multi-sport shoes - 20% to 30% OFF
Clothing:
Discontinuing summer sportswear styles from Aventura, Black Diamond, Horny Toad, Icebreaker, Lole, Mountain Hardwear, prAna,
Patagonia,, Royal Robbins, Smartwool and The North Face - 20% OFF
Camping:
Select daypacks from Gregory and Boreas - 20% OFF
Select tents and footprints from Big Agnes and Mountain Hardwear - 20% OFF
Select portage packs from Cooke Custom Sewing and Granite Gear - 20% OFF
Alite Designs Mayfly chair -- 20% OFF
Closeout -- Sea to Summit Talus TsI and TsII sleeping bags - 30% OFF
Closeout -- Mountain Hardwear Laminina 35° sleeping bag - 30% OFF
It's almost as if the designers at Nemo had the Boundary Waters in mind when they designed the Bugout Screen Room Tarp. This product protects against the sun and rain like a traditional tarp, but it also features mesh walls that can be unfurled to provide a barrier from mosquitoes. The 9 x 9 model is the perfect size to use over a picnic table for more casual outings.
Thrifty Outfitters
Ibex & Prana sample sets
Just Arrrived:
White Sierra men's convertable pants - Reg. $ 50.00 Sale $29.99
ExOfficio summer hats & scarfs - Reg. $25.00 Sale $9.99
quantities limited
Alex Honnold will be at Midwest Mountaineering for The North Face Speaker Series/Customer Appreciation Party - August 21, 2014
100 - $10 tickets available on Saturday July 19, 9am at Midwest Mountaineering
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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!
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 - you will be notified when they are available in our email newsletter. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Sandstone Bouldering Project.
8:30-9:30 pm - 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.
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.
100 $10 tickets to Alex's presentation will be available at the store, first come, first served, before the tickets go on sale to the public. Line up at 9am on Saturday July 19 at the back door of Midwest Mountaineering. Get your tickets before they sell out (the auditorium holds 250 people). Maximum 2 tickets per person.
Here's this week's contest question to win two free tickets to the Alex Honnold presentation (regular $10 ticket value): Who was the main climber to make the first ascent of El Capitan? (it took 47 days) 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. (Alex did the Nose in 2 hours 24 minutes.)
Thanks to all who answered last week's question - the answer was... Ray Jardine invented Friends
$5,000 Grant available to an environmental or wilderness cause - proposal due by July 31, 2014 (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 July 31st.
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 July 31, 2014. Midwest will narrow the field to three proposals and you, our customers will vote for the final recipient of this grant.
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
Monday, July 14 - 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! Pre-registration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, July 17 - 7:00pm - Parks, Trails and You!
A slide show talk by Rudi Hargesheimer. Get an update on the activities of two of our state's most important trails advocacy groups: The Superior Hiking Trail Association and Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota. The SHTA builds and maintains the 295 miles (and counting) "Second Best Long Trail" in the nation as noted by Backpacker Magazine. PTCM advocates for all parks and trails in Minnesota by influencing the legislature and, if needed, actually buying the land for future parks and trails. Rudi Hargesheimer is a manager at Midwest Mountaineering and long term former board member of both organizations.Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, July 19 - 8:15am – 9:00am - Yoga
Free Yoga – every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:00a.m. The store opens at 9:00, but a manager will let you in between 8:05 and 8:15a.m. Thrifty Outfitters
Wednesday, July 23 - 5:00pm – 7:30pm - BIC SUP One Design Challenge Minneapolis Race Series
The concept for the BIC SUP One Design Challenge is simple – Participants paddle around a short race course, all using the same BIC SUP 12’6" WING board, which event organizers provide for participants to use. Top finishers advance to a finals and a winner is crowned, but for newbies the real accomplishment lies in the journey, not the podium. On top of the fitness, fun and socializing, all participants are entered into a drawing to win a 12’6" WING from BIC Sport, the same stable, user-friendly board used for the races. $30 registration fee.We provide the board, paddle, etc. – just show up ready for fun and competition! All skill levels welcome. Pre-registration required. 612–339–3433 Want to put in some practice before race day? Boards are available for rent ($30.00) 7 days a week.
One Design Challenge Minneapolis Race Series Schedule:
June 25th 5:00 – 7:30p.m.
July 9th 5:00 – 7:30p.m.
July 23rd 5:00 – 7:30p.m.
August 6th 5:00 – 7:30p.m.
More: bicsuponedesign.com Lake Nokomis near the main (northwest) beach
Thursday, July 24 - 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
Thursday, July 24 - 7:00pm 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. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, July 26 - 8:15am - 9:00am - Yoga
Free Yoga – every Saturday morning from 8:15 to 9:00a.m. The store opens at 9:00, but a manager will let you in between 8:05 and 8:15a.m. Thrifty Outfitters
Monday, July 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! Pre-registration recommended – limited to 10 participants. Cost $5, no refunds. Minimum age 15. 612–339–3433 Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering
Tuesday, July 29 - 7:00pm Backpacking through Mongolia’s Bogh Khan Uul National Park
World-traveler Molly O'Connor will share stories of her experience backpacking through Mongolia’s Bogh Khan Uul National Park, an UNESCO Heritage Site, talk about how her wilderness survival skills saved her life, and show a short film of her trip in Mongolia. She will also share a second short film of her journey on the Trans-Siberian Railway through Russia and her time exploring Lake Baikal. Molly O’Connor is a part-time employee at Midwest Mountaineering and last year spent 7 months backpacking through China, Japan, Mongolia, Russia, and Europe. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday, July 30 5:00pm - 7:30pm 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. Lake Nokomis near the main (northwest) beach
All Midwest Mountaineering events are at www.midwestmtn.com/current-events