30 % off Storewide Sale

Our Fourth of July Sale is starting today!  Come on it and get 30 % off storewide, now through July 7th.  Now that summer weather has finally arrived we've got all you need to make it a great.  Women's Horny Toad sundresses, Patagonia men's board shorts, North Face running gear and kids Keen's are all on sale.  Have you been eyeing up that great Arc'teryx shell?  Now's the time to snag it.  Stop by and save today!

Employee Pick - Chaco Z2 Pro

Staff Member: Alyssa

Hey all! My pick of the week is the Chaco Z2 Pro sandal because you can never go wrong with a pair of Chacos! Approved by the American Podiatric Medical Association, Chaco offers suberb comfort and the proper support your feet need for long hours of standing at work, walking around town, or taking an all-day hiking excursion. Some people even choose to use these guys for long back-packing trips! Since being introduced to Chacos last year, they have become my most favorite shoe of all time. What some people don't know is that the webbing of the sandal is one continuous strap that can be adjusted to fit your feet as tight or loose as you prefer. Along with a wonderful guarantee and lots of fun colors, Chaco sandals are sure to be the best shoe of the summertime to meet all your needs.

Employee Pick - Arc'teryx Venta SV Jacket

Staff Member: Mark

I chose the Arc'teryx Venta SV because I feel that it is a product that blends casual wear with highly technical features. Arc'teryx is famous for creating innovative pieces for a ton of different outdoor scenarios - and this piece is no different. With Gore-Tex Windstopper technology I'll be kept warm in gusty conditions, but the softshell fabric is less crunchy than hardshell alternatives. I decided on a medium to give me the option of layering a fleece underneath for cooler autumn days ahead.

How to Identify Poison Ivy

Here's a great infographic we found to help identify that pesky plant, poison ivy!  Happy Hiking!

Outside Magazine's 2013 Hiking Essentials - ExOfficio BugsAway Bandana

Bugs bothering you?  ExOfficio has your solution!  Their BugsAway paisley bandana helps keep bugs at bay. Use it for yourself or your dog to keep those pesky mosquitoes and ticks from eating you alive on your adventure.  Outside Magazine has listed ExOfficio's BugsAway bandana as one of the 2013 Hiking Essentials!  The insect repellent lasts through 70 washings.  It repels mosquitoes (including those carrying West Nile virus and malaria), ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges (no-see-ums).  If you're going to a buggy area, come on into the store, we have a full line of ExOfficio's BugsAway shirts, pants and bandanas.

Patagonia's "20 Million and Change"

Patagonia has just launched it's newest initiative, "20 Million and Change" a fund to help start-ups who follow the Patagonia philosophy of using business to benefit the planet.  They have decided to reach beyond the framework of apparel and the outdoor industry.  By providing funding to other start-up companies, Patagonia will be able to reach more people and help the environment even more.

Being environmentally conscious is an important ideal for them.  Patagonia was one of the founding members of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, along with some of the other biggest names in apparel.   The Coalition's goal is to have "an apparel industry that produces no unnecessary environmental harm and has a positive impact on the people and communities associated with its activities".

For 30 years, Patagonia has donated 1% of it's sales to grassroots environmental organizations. Since the program began, they have given over $49 million in grants and in-kind donations to more than 1,000 organizations.  We're happy to hear that they've taken it one step further with "20 Million and Change" and can't wait to hear about the new start-ups they fund!

GoPro Hero3 Black Edition

Great for all your spring and summer outdoor adventures, GoPro's newest camera, Hero3 Black Edition.  Shooting 30 frames per second and 12 megapixel resolution, the Hero3 Black can't be beat.  Outside Magazine seems to agree with us, they've added it to their 2013 Gear of the Year Awards.  So whether you're mountain biking, kayaking, or surfing this summer and want to record all your great adventures come into the store and pick up a new GoPro!