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Semi-Annual
Smartwool Sock Sale
Buy
Three, Get One FREE Friday, May 17 thru Sunday, May 19
ALL
Backcountry North Locations
Buy any three pair of Smartwool socks and get the fourth pair free! This is a great time to stock up on gifts for
Mothers Day, Fathers Day, and Graduation... or maybe get a little something for yourself!
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Glacier
National Park: 8 Friends, 8 Days, 88 Miles
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
US-31, Traverse City
Store Location
Join us for a night of story-telling and pictures from a group of guys who decided to backpack Glacier
National Park! Glacier is located in the northern region of Montana, stretching into the Canadian borders of Alberta and British
Columbia. The park encompasses over 1,000,000 acres and includes parts of two mountain ranges, over 130 named lakes, more
than 1,000 different species of plants and hundreds of species of animals, including grizzly bears, marmots, and mountain
goats. The park has numerous ecosystems ranging ffrom prarie to tundra and the easternmosts forests of red cedar and hemlock,
normally found in large numbers closer to the Pacific Ocean. Come
experience this spectacular National Park through the stories and photographs of Mark Hoffman and his backpacking buddies!
Be sure to stop in at one of our stores to sign up for this great evening of information and fun, as space is limited! Admission: $5 per person Reservations are required, as space is limited. Stop in or call either Traverse City location to sign up!
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What
SUP? Stand Up Paddleboard Demo
BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dodge Bros. Park, Cass Lake, Birmingham TRAVERSE CITY, MICHIGAN:
Sunday, June 9, 2013
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Clinch Park, Traverse City
Come try the best boards and paddles from top-quality marker at this year's Stand
Up Paddleboard event. Manufacturer's reps and Backcountry North staff will be there to provide basic instruction and opportunities
to paddle a variety of SUP boards. Prepare to get wet! Dress for
water temperature and bring a spare change of clothes. Suggested clothing: wet suit. Be sure to call and reserve your place,
as space is limited due to board availability. Cost: $20 per person Downtown Location, Traverse City: 231-946-1339 US-31 Location, Traverse City: 231-941-1100 Downtown Location, Birmingham:
248-885-8750
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 Annual Kayak Symposium
(Includes Instruction, Demos, & Lunch) BIRMINGHAM, MICHIGAN:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Dodge Bros. Park, Cass Lake, Birmingham TRAVERSE
CITY, MICHIGAN:
Saturday, June 8, 2013
10:00 am - 3:00 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 to ensure boat availability, so be sure to sign up soon! Pre-registration is
required; contact your closest Backcountry North location for more information! Cost: $50 per person US-31 Location, Traverse City: 231-941-1100 Downtown Location,
Traverse City: 231-946-1339 Downtown Location, Birmingham:
248-885-8750
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Downtown,
Birmingham
Monday: 10-7
Tuesday: 10-7
Wednesday: 10-7
Thursday: 10-8
Friday: 10-7
Saturday: 10-6
Sunday: 12-5
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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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