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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


 

KayakSymposium

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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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