Happenings Around Backcountry North . . .    Gales of November - A White Mountains Adventure with Mark, Dan, & Dwight Wednesday, May 2, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm   US-31, Traverse City Store Location   Join us for a night of story-telling and pictures from three guys who decide to tackle the White Mountains! The White Mountains are located in New Hampshire; this national forest feature hundreds of miles of trails with varying elevations and some of the worst weather known to man recorded in the area. With a little bit of planning and training, these guys are here to prove that if they can do it, you can too! Each participant will be given a copy of AMC White Mountain Map to follow along or to plan a trip of their own! Be sure to stop in at one of our stores to sign up for this great evening of information and fun! Cost: $5 per person. US-31 Location, Traverse City: 231-941-1100 Downtown Location, Traverse City: 231-946-1339   Appalachian Trail Slideshow with Joe Fordon Wednesday, May 9, 2012 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm   US-31, Traverse City Store Location   Come join us for a slideshow of the Appalachian Trail, presented by our own Joe Fordon. Whether you are simply curious or planning a trip of your own, this slideshow will give you insight as to how life is on the trail. Each participant will be given one of Joe's favorite items; a Rite in the Rain waterproof notepad. Be sure to stop in at one of our stores to sign up for this great evening of information and fun! Cost: $5 per person US-31 Location, Traverse City: 231-941-1100 Downtown Location, Traverse City: 231-946-1339   Garage Sale and Used Gear Sale Saturday, May 12, 2012 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm   US-31, Traverse City Store Location   This is a great opportunity to sell your lightly used gear and update your old equipment. We gather up our unsold products, discontinued items, and sales samples for this event, while our employees also bring in their barely used items so that we can offer you some great deals at some amazing prices! Drop-off for the sale is Saturday, May 12 between 10:00am -11:00 am; be sure your items are clean and lightly used. The sale runs from 12:00pm - 7:00pm and all participants will receive a store credit for the full amount of their sold items - no commission charged! Pick up for your unsold gear is between 7:00pm and 8:00pm - anything unclaimed after pick-up hours will be donated to the Goodwill Inn. Be sure to stop by on this day because whether you are buying, selling, or both - there is sure to be a great selection! Please call our US-31 location if you have any further questions about this event. US-31 Location, Traverse City: 231-941-1100   Annual Kayak Symposium Birmingham: Saturday, May 5, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Cass Lake in Birmingham Traverse City: Saturday, June 2, 2012 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, Clinch Park in Traverse City   This annual on-water tutorial has become one of the most popular Backcountry North events! Come spend an afternoon with us learning about boat design, paddling techniques, and safety procedures. We will provide the information needed to select the right kayak for your needs and help you to develop safe paddling habits on the water. You may choose the instructional section that you would like to partake in. More information is available during registration. Representatives from Wilderness Systems, Native Kayaks, Current Designs, and Liquid Logic will be there to offer instruction, answer questions, and also have a variety of model kayaks available for you to demo. Backcountry North staff will be on hand to answer questions about gear. Lunch is provided and all participants will receive a coupon for discounts on kayaks and paddle-related accessories purchased over the weekend of the demo. Space is limited as this event has a 40 person capacity per location, so be sure to sign up soon! Pre-registration is required; contact your closest Backcountry North location for more information!  Cost: $50 per person  Downtown Location, Birmingham: 248-885-8750 US-31 Location, Traverse City: 231-941-1100 Downtown Location, Traverse City: 231-946-1339     2012 Spring Apparel is Now In From the Following Companies. . .    Come visit us at our new store location!   Located next to Olive Garden, on N US-31 South, Traverse City   We started out small at our first US-31 location to offer Traverse City a second Backcountry North option, however due to our loyal customer base, it wasn't long before we figured out that we needed room to grow! As a result, our new store swiftly moved from a vision, to a 10,000 square foot building in less than six months. We are excited to have more space to bring you a larger selection of outdoor clothing and equipment, with more merchandise continually being added. A couple of the features you might notice include a drive-in Yakima installation bay for indoor roof rack assembly, a dedicated travel section for your vacation needs, more parking with easier access, and extended hours. We have two twenty-foot display windows that fill the building with lots of light, large new dressing rooms, and the addition of a small children's selection, with more soon to come! Our new store location is also equipped with projector equipment for store classes and presentations, and a small Backcountry North museum (a work in progress) will be a fun addition showcasing the vintage favorites of Backcountry North and the outdoor industry. In case you haven't spotted our new store front yet, it is located at 2820 N US-31 South, Traverse City, Michigan, 49684 (right next to Olive Garden). We are still wrapping up a few loose ends, so please bear with us as we put the finishing touches on everything! Please stop in as we are looking forward to proudly showing you around!

Spring Store Hours
Downtown, Birmingham Monday: 10-7 Tuesday: 10-7 Wednesday: 10-7 Thursday: 10-8 Friday: 10-7 Saturday: 10-6 Sunday: 12-5	US-31, Traverse City Monday: 10-8 Tuesday: 10-8 Wednesday: 10-8 Thursday: 10-8 Friday: 10-8 Saturday: 10-8 Sunday: 11-5	Downtown, Traverse City Monday: 10-6 Tuesday: 10-6 Wednesday: 10-6 Thursday: 10-6 Friday: 10-6 Saturday: 10-6 Sunday: 11-4

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