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Join us for the Customer Appreciation Party and End of Season Clearance Sale this Thursday, August 20 - Beer and Burger and spin-the-wheel coupons below
Buy one Get one Free Boat tie-down 15 foot cam straps and 50% off boat tie-down hood loops - coupons below
RootsRated Pint night at Customer Appreciation Night - Thursday August 20th
Join us for a group bike ride and clinics - Meet up Tuesday - August 18 - Participants get FREE SMARTWOOL sox!
Boat tie-down cam straps and hood loop coupons are valid August 18 through August 23
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Midwest's Annual Customer Appreciation Party featuring RootsRated -
Thursday, August 20 5:30 - 8pm Join us for free beer, brats, burgers, black bean burgers, potato salad, cake, spin-the-wheel, music and SALE.
RootsRated will be here, with information on 88 ways on how and where to have fun outdoors - in the Twin Cities.
There'll be music, beer, and the opportunity to donate $3 and receive a Kleen Kanteen stainless pint mug for good causes: the Superior Hiking Trail Association and Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota. Print extra coupons and bring your friends and family - and meet some new friends - Join us for an evening of fun, when Midwest Mountaineering says "thank you!" to all our awesome customers.
Monthly Meet-Up - An Evening of Biking - A group ride, and clinics on safety, maintenance, hydration and nutrition - Tuesday, August 18 - 5:00pm – 9:00pm Join us at this month’s meet-up hosted by Midwest Mountaineering and sponsored by The Hub Bike Coop, and Bike MN. This event is a free interactive evening of biking education and a bike ride in Minneapolis. The Hub Bike Coop and Bike MN will cover bike safety and bike maintenance in a 90 minute clinic.
After the clinic, the group will depart from Midwest Mountaineering for a 60 minute bike ride along the Mississippi River. Following the ride, Skratch Labs will offer an educational talk on Natural Hydration and Nutrition. Bring your bikes and don’t forget your friends and family!
5:00 – 6:30p.m.: The Bike Hub Coop and Bike MN – bike safety and bike maintenance.
6:30 – 7:30p.m.: Bike Ride along the Mississippi River.
7:30 – 8:30p.m.: Skratch Labs – Natural hydration and nutrition talk.
Don’t have a bike for the bike ride? Bike MN will supply 10 bikes for participants to use for the ride! Call Midwest Mountaineering to reserve a bike (612) 339-3433.
All participants will receive a pair of Smartwool PhD running socks. Beverages will be provided by sponsor Skratch Labs. At Midwest Mountaineering
Special Deals in the Store Right Now
Camping:
Big Agnes Copper Spur 2, 3, & 4 tents and footprints - 20% OFF
Big Agnes Fly Creek 1, 2, & 3 tents and footprints - 20% OFF
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Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed SYN 2.5-Season sleeping bag - 20% OFF
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed 600 3-Season sleeping bags -- 20% OFF
Gregory Sketch 22 backpack - 30% OFF
Clothing:
Women’s summer clearance sale – up to 60% OFF
Men’s summer clearance sale – up to 40% OFF
Check out NEW Fall styles from The North Face, prAna, Patagonia, Kuhl, Icebreaker, Toad and Company, Royal Robbins, and Marmot
Some of our best selling winter coats are just in.
New Fall clothing items arriving daily!
Paddlesports:
Bomber Gear sale - 35% OFF
All dry suits, dry tops, paddle jackets - 35% OFF
Wilderness Systems Ride 135 Angler (2014) - reg $1,199.95 - SALE $799.95
Jackson Roque 9 & 10 - reg $1,099.95 - SALE 899.95
SUP SALE All SUP's 20% OFF
All NRS PFD's - 20% OFF
Thrifty Outfitters Just arrived: $60,000 of Marmot Fall 15 apparel at 40% OFF
Men's and women's medium fall 2015 first quality new salesman's samples
Good selection of Adidas spring 15 samples and Royal Robins fall 15 samples - 50% OFF
Also:
Patagonia samples- 40% OFF
prAna samples - 40% OFF
Lole samples- 50% OFF
Kokatat dry suits and dry tops - 35% OFF
All other Thrifty Outfitters paddlewear - 40% OFF Back to School - fall and winter outerwear and clothing is arriving
Footwear, Climbing and GoPro: Select Merino wool socks - up to 60% OFF
Buy 3+ pairs of non-clearance socks, get them all 15% OFF
Flip-flops and sandals - up to 40% OFF
Buy 3 books, get 4th free (equal or lesser value)
Black Diamond Momentum AL and SA harnesses - 25% OFF
18 pairs of select hiking shoes and boots - 20-30% OFF
NEW GoPro Hero+ LCD
JUST IN GoPro Hero4
JUST IN GoPro Accessories
limited to in-stock items only
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, August 18 - 5:00pm – 9:00pm Monthly Meet-Up thehubbikecoop.org bikemn.org See Details Above - Midwest Mountaineering, The Hub Bike Coop, and Bike MN
Wednesday, August 19 - 6:30pm - Geology of the Beartooth Front of the Rocky Mountains With Sonia Ellison
An introduction to the geology of the beautiful Red Lodge area in southwestern Montana. Rocky Mountain formation, the geology of surrounding areas, and beautiful photos . Come to a clinic that rocks! Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, August 20 5:30 - 8:00 pmpm Customer Appreciation Party Five 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 Midwest Mountaineering's annual Customer Appreciation Party! Meet the folks from RootsRated, and share great ideas for outdoor fun in Minnesota, share a pint, and a special pint glass for a donation to local outdoor causes - 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! Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, August 20 - 6:30pm BWCA: Everything You Need to KnowBWCA 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
Saturday, August 22 - 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, August 22 - 10:00am – 1:00pm Try Before You Buy Kayak & SUP Demo Test-paddle kayaks and stand up paddleboards with our expert staff. 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. Cedar Lake east beach
Sunday, August 23 - 3:00pm - 4:15pm Camino de Santiago de Compostela in Spain Slideshow and Service Opportunities
Jim McCaffrey and Pete Bock will show slides and talk about the service opportunities on the Camino and training that prepares one to have this kind of service experience. Jim has recently returned after doing the St. James Way trek a second time which included a service role as hospitelero in an Albuergue or pilgrims' hostel. The focus of this slide presentation and talk will be on service on the Camino and preparatory training for that service as well as combining service with hiking the Camino.
Pete and Jim are members of American Pilgrims on the Camino (APOC) national organization and the Minneapolis Chapter. You may RSVP at the organizations's Meetup site: meetup.com/American-Pilgrims-on-the-Camino-Minneapolis-Chapter Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Monday, August 24 - 7:00pm A SUPerior Adventure - Jared Munch Completes First-ever Stand-Up-Paddleboard Circumnavigation of Lake Superior
Check out Jared Munch's epic summer on Lake Superior. Jared will explain how to outfit an SUP for expedition style paddling as well as gear placement on the board to minimize wind loading. He will talk about what gear he brought and the purpose for bringing three different style paddles to complete my voyage. A question and answer session will follow. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Tuesday, August 25 - 6:30pm - Superior Hiking Trail The Superior Hiking Trail at over 300 miles is one of the top long trails in the United States. In this presentation by Kim Fishburn you'll learn about the different parts of the trail, things you need to know about hiking the trail, and resources o find out more about the trail. For more info: Superior Hiking Trail Association: shta.org Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Wednesday, August 26 - 5:30pm – 8:30pm Kayaking 101 – On the Water Program emphasizing safety, enjoyment and skill acquisition for entry level individuals. This course is appropriate for all kayaks that are paddled solo. What will you learn?: Kayaking 101 Syllabus Pre-registration required – Cost $30, no refunds. Minimum age 16. 612–339–3433. Kayak rental available for $30 (call store to reserve). Rental includes paddle and skirt. You provide kayak transportation. Instructors: Midwest Mountaineering expert boat staff. Student to Instructor Ratio: 7 to 1 Location to be determined.
Thursday, August 27 - 6:30pm Landscapes and Wildlife Photography Workshop Series - Class 1 (of 3) In this dynamic 3-session Photo Workshop, Ted Hall and Michael Karns show their work and talk shop. Our goal is to get you taking better pictures! Class 1: We'll show our work and describe the techniques and gear that we used to create it. We'll cover composition and basic technical concepts (f-stop, shutter speed, long exposure, etc). Ted's focus will be landscape and environmental portrait photography, while Michael will show examples of his extraordinary close-up bird and wildlife images. Class 2: Sunday, Sept 6. Class 3: Wednesday, Sep 9. Pre-registration recommended – limited to 12 participants. Cost $15 (for all 3 workshops). 612–339–3433 Who we are: Ted Hall is a photographer, award-winning filmmaker, and writer. Ted enjoys spinning a good yarn whenever the opportunity arises. In addition to his modern digital gear, Ted also appreciates older technology. He shoots both a 4x5 Calumet and his trusty Rolleiflex whenever possible. tedhallphotography.com Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, August 27 - 7:30pm – 9:00pm Art Installation Closing Party
Kayak Adventure, into the Canyons with Ted Hall
Artwork on Display July 31st to August 27th
These striking images explore the expansive vistas and picturesque waterways in and near Lake Powell (AZ). From the scenic "Horseshoe Bend" (forged by the Colorado River) to the lesser traveled Face and Labyrinth Canyons, photographer Ted Hall takes you along for this inspiring expedition. Expedition Room, Midwest Mountaineering
Thursday, August 27 - 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
Saturday, August 29 - 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, September 26 - 7:00pm - Reel Rock 10 Film Tour
Midwest Mountaineering hosts and Gore-Tex, Windstopper and The North Face present the 10th 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 Australia.
From big walls to big moves, REEL ROCK 10 features athletes Tommy Caldwell, Kevin Jorgeson, Alex Honnold, Jimmy Webb, Daniel Woods and a special tribute to the late Dean Potter. This year's tour boasts an eclectic program that will get you psyched! Reel Rock shows are spirited events where climbers and outdoors lovers come together to celebrate and sample the ultimate in adventure filmmaking. Prize giveaways, appearances by top climbers, and fundraising fro non-profit organizations are always part of the party at Reel Rock events.
Films include The Dawn Wall: First Look, Dean Potter Tribute and more. Film Descriptions: reelrocktour.com/films Reel Rock 10 trailer coming soon!
Tickets are $12.00
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Purchase your tickets ($12.00):
• In-store (no fee)
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• Online midwestmtn.com/tickets ($3 convenience fee)
Join us at this month’s meet-up hosted by Midwest Mountaineering and sponsored by The Hub Bike Coop, and Bike MN. This event is a free interactive evening of biking education and a bike ride in Minneapolis. The Hub Bike Coop and Bike MN will cover bike safety and bike maintenance in a 90 minute clinic.
