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Kayak Demo Day
SaturdayMay 31
Kayaking is an exciting outdoor activity that almost anyone can do. If youíd like to watch the sun set while floating in the Bay, drift lazily down a river, paddle to a secluded beach with the kids, or set out for a grand adventure in the Apostle Islands, we can get you started.
There are so many kayak brands, models and sizes - the options can be overwhelming. Our staff can guide you through the decision making process, explain basic paddling principles and get you on the water. Some customers like to paddle a kayak before they buy it - our Kayak Demo Day provides that opportunity.
Saturday, May 31, from Noon to 4:00 pm, we will have representatives from Wilderness Systems, Dagger, Perception, Hurricane, Legacy and Native available to answer your questions, provide the latest models to paddle, and help you choose the boat that's right for you.
The Demo will be held at Clinch Park (near the public marina). You can park in the public lots on M72 and take the pedestrian tunnel to the Bay. Wear clothes and shoes you can get wet, and bring a towel.
There is a $5 fee per person to participate in the demo. All proceeds will be donated to the Boardman River Project. You can pre-register at both Backcountry locations or by calling 231-941-1100. You can also pay the day of the demo. This is a great opportunity for first-time kayak buyers as well as those choosing to up-grade to their next boat. Join us on the beach and start the paddling season off right!
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival
Earth Day--Tuesday, April 22
Join Backcountry Outfitters, Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy and Patagonia for the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival. The WSEFF is the largest environmental film festival in the United States, and we are proud to bring it to Traverse City. The festival will be at the InsideOut gallery and begin at 6:00 pm.
The WSEFF is organized to inspire activism on behalf of the environment and encourage stewardship of the planet. The Festival was started by a watershed advocacy group, the South Yuba River Citizen's League, in the Sierra Nevada foothills. In 1983, a small group of citizens banded together to form SYRCL and fight for protection against several proposed dams. In 1999, their successful lobbying awarded them Wild & Scenic status for 39 miles of the South Yuba River. After twenty-five years, 7,000 supporters and 600 active volunteers later, SYRCL is the largest single river organization in the nation.
The Grand Traverse Regional Land Conservancy is a non profit organization whose mission is to protect significant natural, scenic and farm land. They have protected 25,778 acres of land and 62 miles of shoreline, established 28 nature preserves and hold 163 conservation easements. www.gtrlc.org
This will be a great night of community, inspiration and education! The gallery will have refreshments and beverages to purchase, and you can zip over to the Right Brain Brewery for a beer. Tickets are $10 each and proceeds will help support GTRLC. You can purchase tickets at both Backcountry locations. We will sell tickets at the door if any are available.
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The InsideOut Gallery
The InsideOut Gallery is located in Traverse City's newest hip hangout neighborhood - the Downtown Warehouse District. The gallery houses the largest selection of urban and underground art in the Midwest, including Outsider, Lowbrow and Pop Surrealism. The gallery's performance space will host the Wild and Scenic Environmental Film Festival. After enjoying the InsideOut, be sure to visit the Right Brain Brewery next door.
www.insideoutgallery.com
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Earth Day Totes and 10% off Tuesdays
We all know there are many negative changes occurring to our earth. Often we hear people say they can't change things and they do nothing. At Backcountry we don't agree. We think every little step brings us closer to preserving our planet, protecting our natural resources and saving the wilderness that is essential to our physical and spiritual wellbeing.
A small step to protecting the planet is using a cloth shopping bag, not disposable paper or plastic bags. We have created a special cotton Earth Day shopping bag. April 20 - 26 receive a free bag with every purchase of $100 or more. And, while supplies last, you can buy a bag for $15.
Wait, there's more! For the remainder of 2008, receive 10% off your purchase of regularly priced items on the first Tuesday of every month with your Backcountry Earth Day Tote. The only catch is your items must fit in the tote and be carried by the handles (sorry, no boats) and does not apply to sale items. One small step. . . .
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Personal Kayak Demos
We understand some people want to paddle a boat before they buy it. If you canít make our public demo or Paddle Experience, we offer a personal demo as a final decision making step. This is designed for people who are ready to buy a kayak and have narrowed their choice to 2 models. The demo lasts up to one hour, and we bring the two models that are being considered. Cost is $50 and is refundable if you purchase a boat within 24 hours. Not all models are available for on-the-water demo. Advance reservations are required. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
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