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Free zipper-pull thermometer with a $6 purchase- coupon below
Icebreaker New Zealand Wine & Cheese Night this Thursday,11/5 - 5:30 - 8pm - 20% off Icebreaker all day long
Outdoor Adventure Expo's coming - November 20-22
New Fall/WinterInsulated Footwear now in stock!
Special Deals in the store right now...
Upcoming Events
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Icebreaker New Zealand Wine and Cheese Night - Thursday, November 5th - 5:30 - 8pm
We'll have samplings of New Zealand wine along with cheeses and light snacks from 5:30 to 8:00p.m.– join us! See the fall range of beautiful Icebreaker merino wool tops, sweaters, hats, gloves, next-to-skin pieces, underwear, socks and accessories.
You'll see Midwest Mountaineering employees in merino wool all year long – we wear it because we love it! You'll be cozy and warm in soft merino wool this winter – and merino is famous for not retaining odor. An icebreaker representative will be here to answer questions and help with your selections.
At 7 pm Rod and Sharon will show their slides of hiking and traveling in New Zealand, including the Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks and an Icebreaker New Zealand sheep station.
Our New Zealand wine and cheese evening is so much fun it has become an annual event! Come back if you've been to this event before! If you're new to this one, we think you'll like it. Meet with Midwest and Icebreaker staff and mingle with other outdoor friends. See you here!
All Icebreaker is 20% OFF all day!
Outdoor Adventure Expo - November 20, 21 and 22
Join us for another fun-filled Outdoor Adventure Expo - save the dates.. Get all the Expo details here (updated frequently!): http://www.outdooradventureexpo.com/
HIghlights of the Expo
Beer and Gear Social Night and Raffle on Friday
Environmental Organizations
75 Exhibitors
Yummy Food!
Meet up with Friends
Great Deals on Great Gear - Everything in the store is on Sale
Kids Area and Passport to Adventure Game with Prizes
Outdoor Clubs
92 Free Outdoor Adventure Presentations
Representatives from outdoor clothing and gear manufacturers
Featured Presenters:
Winchell Delano
Paddling from Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean
Lonnie Dupre
Vertical Nepal
Tim Emmett
Global Freezing
Rod and Sharon Johnson
Annapurna Circuit
Grand Teton National Park
Rocky Mountain National Park / Backpacking Technologies
Come - bring your friends, win prizes, eat and drink, attend presentations, meet reps, join the excitement!
Insulated Footwear:
NEW Fall and Winter Insulated Footwear Winter's around the corner! Keep your feet warm and dry with stylish insulated footwear. Here are a few options... come on in and see these and more...
Special Deals in the store right now....
Snowsports:
We have nordic skis with new technology.
Fischer Traverse 78 with EZ Skin*
Break your own trail with these skis. When the conditions get tough, simply add their new EZ-skins for improved grip. *EZ skins sold separately
Salomon introduced its skin technology last year with Equipe RC Skin. This year they've brought it down to their performance classic ski. Introducing the Aero 9 Skin for performance classic skiing without the challenge of waxing.
Come on in and get your snow sports gear while the selection is good...
Thrifty Outfitters: Just arrived White Sierra fall/winter apparel -all sizes of men's, women's, boys' and girls' - winter jackets and pants, fleece tops and bottoms, gloves and hats
Minus 33 Merino - It's base layer time. We have medium weight, expedition weight, tops and bottoms for men and women. Balaclava, socks and glove liners.
Also, check out samples by:
Patagonia - 40% OFF
PrAna - 40% OFF
Marmot - b40% OFF
Mountain Hardwear- 40% OFF
Black Diamond - 40% OFF
Lole - 50% OFF
Adidas Outdoors - 50% OFF
Royal Robbins - 50% OFF
Paddlesports: Year End Demo Boat Sale Touring Kayaks
Wilderness System Tempest 165 -retail $1629.95 - SALE $1,140.95
Dagger Alchemy Small - retail $1,235.95 - SALE $999.95
Fishing Kayaks
Jackson Kraken - retail $1,799.95 - SALE $1,399.95
Jackson Cuda 12 - retail $1,369.95 - SALE $949.95
Wilderness System Ride 135 - retail $1,199.95 - SALE $699.95
Whitewater Kayaks
Jackson 2Fun - retail $1,199.95 - SALE $849.95
Jackson Zen Large - retail $1,199.95 - SALE $899.95
Jackson Rouge 9 - retail $1,099.95 - SALE $849.95
Jackson Rouge 10 - retail $1,099.95 - SALE $849.95
Jackson SUPercharger - retail $799.95 - SALE $599.95
WaveSport Recon 83 - retail $1,205.95 - SALE $859.95
All boats are are subject to availability, and sold AS IS
Camping:
Camping stoves:
Katadyn Nova liquid fuel stove - 30% OFF - $104.97
Katadyn Polaris liquid fuel stove - 20% OFF - $143.97
Jetboil Flash Lite cooking system - 30% OFF - $69.97
MSR Windburner (formerly Windboiler) - 20% OFF - $103.97
MSR cOFFee press accessory kits - 40% OFF
Knives:
Helle Steinbit - 20% OFF - $86.97
Helle Alden - 20% OFF - $99.97
Benchmade 915 Triage - 20% OFF - $125.97
Backpacks:
Daypacks and messenger bags from The North Face, Mountain Hardwear, and Timbuk2 - over 15 styles to choose from! - 40% OFF
ALL portage packs, barrel packs, and barrel harnesses - 20% OFF
Tents:
ALL in-stock Big Agnes tents and accessories - 30% OFF(call for current availability)
Product Highlight: Hyperlite Mountain Gear
We recently received our first shipment of Hyperlite Mountain Gear products, and we're very excited about this collection of made-in-Maine ultralight backpacks and tarps. Hyperlite Mountain Gear products consist primarily of Cuben fiber; a durable, 100% waterproof, and made-in-the-USA fabric. For backpacks, we currently stock the 2400 Windrider, 3400 Ice Pack, Summit Pack, and the 3.6 oz Stuff Pack. Also in stock is the 8.5 'x 8.5' Flat Tarp which is incredibly light at 10.3 oz. with guylines!
Snowshoes:
ALL snowshoes and snowshoe accessories - 10% OFF
Shop now for the best selection. We stock snowshoes from Crescent Moon, Northern Lites, and MSR. ALL manufacture their snowshoes in the USA. We're also dealers for Tubbs and Atlas. Snowshoe sale ends at the end of October, so don't wait too long!
Footwear:
NEW Insulated Footwear
NEW Slippers- great for fall
NEW Smartwool Socks Men and Women
NEW Darn Tough Socks
NEW Ice Climbing Gear
NEW Mountain/Ice boots
NEW Winter Goggles
NEW Ice Traction devices
NEW Book Titles
Hundreds of Smartwool socks - 25-70% OFF
Buy 3 or more retail price socks - get all 15% OFF
Nearly all sandals and flip-flops - 40-70% off
Select book titles 25% OFF
Select hiking shoes and boots 20-50% OFF
Clothing:
Time to get the warm layers out!
Great selection of Winter jackets and sportswear from Arc’teryx, Aventura, Patagonia, prAna, Kühl, The North Face, Stormy Kromer, Smartwool, Icebreaker, Lolë, Toad and Company, Royal Robbins, and Marmot.
New Winter season clothing items have arrived – very best selection is now!
Tuesday, November 3 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm - Bike Touring with Cody Hartzler
How to travel anywhere for very cheap! What to bring, what to wear, how to have a great time, and much more! I will share the tips and tricks I've learned on bicycle travelling, through my own travels of over 4,000 miles. I've been around the Midwest, down the West Coast and as far east as The Great Allegheny Passage, with many more miles and stories to come. Come sit with me and talk about the questions and concerns you have! Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday, November 4 - 6:30pm - Ice Climbing in the Midwest with Andrew Smith
Like rock climbing, but are sick of the gym? Check out ice climbing instead! Not sure where to start? Join Midwest Mountaineering employee Andrew Smith and friend Frank Cook as they talk about ice climbing in the Upper Midwest. They'll take an in depth look at all the gear you need to get started, as well as highlight the best places in the area for all ability levels. They'll also go over access, stewardship, technique, training and any other questions you can bring! Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, November 5 - 5:30pm – 8:00pm - IceBreaker Wine and Cheese Event
We'll have samplings of New Zealand wine along with cheeses and light snacks from 5:30 to 8:30p.m. – join us! See the fall range of beautiful Icebreaker merino wool tops, sweaters, hats, gloves, next-to-skin pieces, underwear, socks and accessories. You'll see Midwest Mountaineering employees in merino wool all year long – we wear it because we love it! You'll be cozy and warm in soft merino wool this winter – and merino is famous for not retaining odor. An icebreaker representative will be here to answer questions and help with your selections. At 7:00p.m. Rod and Sharon Johnson will show their slides of hiking and traveling in New Zealand, including the Routeburn and Greenstone Tracks and an Icebreaker New Zealand sheep station. Description below. Our New Zealand wine and cheese evening is so much fun it has become an annual event! Come back if you've been to this event before! If you're new to this one, we think you'll like it. Meet with Midwest and Icebreaker staff and mingle with other outdoor friends. See you here! All Icebreaker is 20% OFF all day! Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering 7:00pm - Traveling to New Zealand: Including Icebreaker Sheep Station Images
Everyone Rod and Sharon have talked to who have been to New Zealand rave about the place! Rod and Sharon share their slides of one of the world’s premier hiking areas. These include the Routeburn Track, the Greenstone Track and the Kaikoura Coastal Track. Toss in a little kayaking and boating in Milford Sound, glow worm caves, stop over in Australia’s Blue Mountains, and a visit to a Ice Breaker sheep station. They will distribute resource sheets with the information that tells you what they did and how they did it. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, November 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. 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
Saturday, November 7 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
Friday, November 6 - 6:30pm - MORC Board Meeting
Minnesota Off-Road Cyclists (MORC) is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to safeguarding the future of mountain biking in Minnesota through the promotion of responsible riding, establishment and maintenance of mountain biking trails, and preservation of Minnesota's natural resources. The MORC Board of Directors conducts quarterly business meetings, which are open to MORC members and other interested parties. If you wish to make a presentation or discuss a particular topic at a Board Meeting, please contact staff@morcmtb.org at least one week prior to the scheduled meeting. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Monday, November 9 - 6:00pm – 7:30pm Bouldering Cave Closed 6:00 to 7:30 p.m
Private event being held in the bouldering cave from 6:00 to 7:30p.m. Bouldering cave closed to outsiders during this time.
Tuesday, November 10 - 6:30pm Beyond the Paddle: Use your kayak to see more wildlife, and preserve the experience through photography
Have you ever considered taking your kayak experience beyond the paddle? Your kayak provides you with a significant advantage in your ability to get close to, study and photograph wildlife. This introductory course will provide you with the necessary information and skills needed to safely and effectively capture wildlife images while kayaking. We’ll explore boats, navigation, accessories, camera requirements and basic exposure settings to set you up for success on the water. Your instructor has incorporated many examples of his wildlife photography into the presentation, including images from the Pacific Northwest, Midwest and Alaska. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday, November 11 - 6:30pm - Kids-only Bouldering 101
Looking for a way to help your kids channel their energy in a fun, healthy way while also learning new skills and making friends? Let us help! Join employees Steve Schreader and Amber Hopfensperger as they host and guide youth bouldering clinics every month. In addition to a focus on fun, these clinics will promote awareness and understanding of bouldering safety and techniques in a safe, guided environment. Your child will leave the clinic with a sense of self-reliance and accomplishment, as well as a deeper respect for the sport of rock climbing and the great outdoors. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, November 12 - 6:30pm - Bouldering Divas
The second Thursday of every month is now the all women, ONLY women, evening of bouldering in the Cave! Carolyn Hansen will be on hand to answer questions and help provide a fun and relaxing atmosphere. All abilities welcome from the, "I've never done this before", to those who want to set routes, and everyone in-between. 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. Minimum age 15. Climbing shoe rental is $3. Climbing Cave, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, November 12 - 6:30pm – 8:30pm - Traveling to Belize with Dain Fisher
Adventure in Belize, Central America! Located South of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula on the Caribean Sea is the small country of Belize. While staying on Ambergris Caye, explore the world's 2nd largest barrier reef offering inspiring snorkeling and scuba diving. Travel to the mainland and climb atop ancient Maya Temples, explore the underworld of the Maya's hiking and tubing inside massive cave systems, get close to native animals of Belize at the zoo. The owners of Blue Tang Inn on Ambergris Caye are from Eden Prairie and Mankato, Minnesota! They will plan your next trip to Belize. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, November 14 - 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
Monday, November 16 - 6:00pm - Winter Survival Series #1
Imagine for a moment: You are traveling this winter in your vehicle, it's blizzard conditions out, and your car breaks down, enters the ditch, etc. There is no cell phone service due to the weather and the nearest town/ service area is 10 miles away. How do you survive the night?
Or you have planned this glorious winter camping trip for the weekend. The weather looks pretty good and the forecast isn't calling for any snow, aside from a possible minor dusting on Saturday night and temperatures look pretty mild. You, being the ever-prepared outdoorsy type, are still planning for it being cold, and you know that if things get wet, even 30 degrees feels like -10. So, what do you bring? What techniques do you need if the "dusting" turns south and becomes a blizzard? What if you end up having to stay out longer than originally planned due to the weather? Come to Midwest Mountaineering and learn from Steve Schreader, our expert Extreme Survivalist, as he hosts a series of clinics dedicated to providing techniques focused on ensuring your survival this winter, should you need it. The first in this series will be a hands on clinic where Steve will speak and explain about those items that go into various types of survival kits, things found right in your own home for next to nothing, and where you will even walk away with your very own winter survival kit that you can use this winter. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Tuesday, November 17 - 6:30pm - Fly Tying with Bob Mitchell’s Fly Shop
Have you ever wanted to learn how to tie your own fly and where to catch a fish with it? This is the clinic for you. Robert Hawkins, owner of Bob Mitchell's Fly Shop in Lake Elmo Minnesota, will be teaching you how to tie a few fly patterns that work well in our area for trout and bass or panfish. We will talk about areas to fly fish close to the metro and how to use your fly effectively. All materials will be provided, just show up with limber wrists and your glasses if you have a hard time seeing things close up. Fly tying is one of those rare things that a machine has not yet been invented for, they are still all tied by hand. It's fun and a great winter hobby for those long cold nights – even if you don't fish. Class size max 12 people. Cost $5.00. Please call store to register 612-339-3433 Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday,November 18 - 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
Friday, November 20 - 2:00pm – 9:30pm - Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo
Join Midwest Mountaineering and all our friends for the 30th annual Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo. There are tons of things to do and see, including 100 presentations and 80 exhibitors. Everything in the store is on sale and lots of factory reps are around to explain every nuance of the latest clothing and gear available. Come spend a memorable weekend with us! Details: www.outdooradventureexpo.com. Midwest Mountaineering and the U of M's Humphrey Center
Friday, November 20 - 7:30pm - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is an international competition held from October 31st through November 8th in Banff, Alberta featuring the world's best films and videos on mountain subjects. A fun time - for sure. For more festival information: www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/tour Easier yet, see the festival's world tour – the best of the best films – right here in your backyard. The world tour will be shown Friday and Saturday, Nov. 20th & 21st at 7:00p.m. (different films each night). Read all of the details at outdooradventureexpo.com. Tickets ($15) go on sale Saturday, October 24th at 9:00a.m. We strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance; these films sell out. Willey Hall Auditorium (Rooms 125/175)
Saturday, November 21- 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
Saturday,November 21 - 9:00am – 6:30pm - Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo
Join Midwest Mountaineering and all our friends for the 30th annual Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo. There are tons of things to do and see, including 100 presentations and 80 exhibitors. Everything in the store is on sale and lots of factory reps are around to explain every nuance of the latest clothing and gear available. Come spend a memorable weekend with us! Details: www.outdooradventureexpo.com Midwest Mountaineering and the U of M's Humphrey Center
Saturday, November 21 - 7:30pm - Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Please see description above. Different films each night. Willey Hall Auditorium (Rooms 125/175)
Sunday, November 22 - 10:00am – 5:00pm - Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo
Join Midwest Mountaineering and all our friends for the 30th annual Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo. There are tons of things to do and see, including 100 presentations and 80 exhibitors. Everything in the store is on sale and lots of factory reps are around to explain every nuance of the latest clothing and gear available. Come spend a memorable weekend with us! Details: www.outdooradventureexpo.com. Midwest Mountaineering and the U of M's Humphrey Center
Tuesday, November 24 - 6:30pm - Backcountry Cooking with Amber Hopfensperger
Are you sick of eating prepackaged meals in the wilderness? Ever wished you could make REAL food on the trail without having to worry about lugging around a cooler or hauling out you kitchen stove? Good news: it's possible! This clinic will cover the basics of making wholesome, calorie-dense food with lightweight dry ingredients using only a simple liquid fuel gas stove, a pot, and a pan. This clinic will include a demonstration of how to make pizza on the trail as well as a discussion about other fun, easy to make trail recipes. Employee Amber is a two-time NOLS alumni and master trail chef. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday, November 25 - 6:30pm - Gluten Free Myth with Ed Watson
Nearly 20 million American feel stomach or intestinal pain, brain fog, or other symptoms after eating wheat/gluten products; but many have not identified the root cause of continued discomfort, bloating, or other physiological reactions beyond the gut. Even if this is not your experience, find out the primary reason why elimination diets, specific carb diets, and taking pre or probiotics may all fail to solve the problem at the root - due to a single overlooked condition, which is absurdly simple to understand and easy to fix. Author and physiologist Ed Watson shows how your body works! Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Saturday, November 28 - 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
Saturday and Sunday - December 5 & 6 - Employee Garage Sale
You'll see Midwest Mountaineering employees in merino wool all year long – we wear it because we love it! You'll be cozy and warm in soft merino wool this winter – and merino is famous for not retaining odor. An icebreaker representative will be here to answer questions and help with your selections.
Buy your tickets for the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour. THREE NiGHTS this time! Discounted price for all three nights.. More info is here...
Minus 33 Merino - It's base layer time. We have medium weight, expedition weight, tops and bottoms for men and women. Balaclava, socks and glove liners.
