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Friday, December 7, 2012
Banff Mountain Film Festival Tickets Now Available at Wilderness Supply Winnipeg
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is back!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival (BMFF) World Tour brings the excitement, the spectacle, and the richness of the mountains and mountain culture to Winnipeg and Thunder Bay. Featuring spectacular, inspiring, funny, exciting, and thought-provoking mountain films from around the world, the BMFF is an exhilarating exploration of the mountain world from remote landscapes and cultures to adrenaline-packed action sports.
DON'T MISS IT!
Winnipeg
Saturday, January 19th
Burton Cummings Theatre (364 Smith Street)
Tickets $15 at
Wilderness Supply
Doors open at 6:00, and the show starts at 7:00. Great prizes to be won!
Thunder Bay
Sunday, January 27th
Tickets available from the ACC Thunder Bay
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
No One Outlawed Camping in the Middle of Boston Harbour
Reddit user ngamau posted this image, taken in Boston, earlier this week. "This person set up a tent in the middle of Boston Harbor last night," they explained. "So far, no one has made him leave."
And that appears to still be the case. Though the coast guard have been monitoring the situation, they stressed that the man, who goes by the name Michael Smith, has not broken any laws. Smith, who is homeless, owns a canoe and some camping equipment and has been in his canoe or tent on the water in Boston Harbour for the past week.
“As of right now he’s not doing anything illegal,” said Lt. Joe Klinker of the U.S. Coast Guard in an interview with Boston's Chanel 7 News. Smith's activities are classified as 'recreational', and legal as long as he remains in public waters.
Best of luck to Smith, and his unusual lifestyle. Winter camping is challenging at the best of times, and camping out above the frigid December waters of the Boston Harbour is certainly no exception!
More info:
Chanel 7 News: Man with canoe lives on Boston Harbor
Saturday, December 1, 2012
Holiday Gift Guide
The holidays are once again upon us, and chances are you're looking to surprise a few of the folks on your 'nice' list with some great adventure gear. We've got you covered...and there's no need to break the bank to do it! Check out some great holiday gift ideas starting at just $5.99!
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Under $15
Can-Coctions Can-panion
The Can-Panion clips on the side of a canoe, kayak, or camp chair to keep their beverage handy wherever they go. No more reaching for a water bottle rolling around in the bottom of the boat, or kicking over your can of bubbly around the campfire!
The PlatyPreserve
Take your vino on trail with a lightweight, collapsible container that eliminates bottle breakage issues. It's also great around the house - whether you drink one glass or four, no oxygenation means whatever wine is left will stay fresh and tasty in the PlatyPreserve to enjoy at your leisure!
Waterproof Map Case
On the trail or on the water, keep their maps clear and dry with a waterproof case. The only thing worse than having no map is bringing a map and having it end up illegible. Help them stay on course!
Rite in the Rain Notebook
A durable notebook with waterproof pages so they can take notes, plan meals, or jot down journal entries in any kind of weather. Great for keeping field notes and trail journals.
Under $25
Stemless Wine Glass
Keep their beverage in the glass with this unique, hard-to-tip wine glass. Perfect for those who like to enjoy their wine on unstable, rough terrain or rickety camp tables.
Tikkina 2 Holiday Gift Pack
Just for Christmas - Buy the Tikkina 2 headlamp at its regular $19.95 price and get the rechargeable Petzl Core battery (a $39 value) for free! A compact and lightweight headlamp, perfect for everyday lighting needs and use around the campsite.
Wintertrax Ice Treds
Attaches easily to any style of shoe so runners, dress shoes or boots won't slip during winter weather. Perfect for winter runners, dog walkers, or those who just need to navigate the treacherous ice of their workplace parking lot.
Leatherman Micra
The Micra is one of the most compact multitools available, with ten useful tools including scissors, a knife, and screwdrivers. Made of stainless steel so there is nothing to rust, it can easily be attached to a set of keys so the tool they need is always in reach.
Under $50
Rock Out Portable Speaker
Perfect for the campsite, boat or cabin! This portable, rechargeable speaker connects to any headphone jack, including iPod, iPhone and other MP3 player and laptops, and lasts up to 20 hours on a single charge with a wooden sound box and bass booster technology for a full range of high quality sound.
Lasso Security Cable
Don't let their adventures be cut short by an opportunistic thief - a security cable provides peace of mind by locking a canoe or kayak to the car roof while out on the road. Easy to use large double loops with 4 digit combination.
Under $100
Slackline Set
Set your giftee up to explore a fun and challenging new sport. Our slackline sets contain everything needed to set up at the park, a campsite or right at home. Our staff line gets used by folks from 5 up to 65 - a great challenge for adventure junkies of any age.
Steripen Water Purifier
Steripen is the go-to brand for UV water purification, tested by everyone from Appalachian Trail thru-hikers to Everest climbers. The UV light removes 99.9999% of bacteria, 99.99% of viruses and 99.9% of protozoa in 48 seconds for clean drinking water on trail or while traveleing.
The compact, lightweight AdventurerOpti is a great choice for those heading out on trail, while the rechargeable Freedom makes a great gift or travelers heading to countries with unreliable water supplies.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
15% OFF All Snowsoes, Skis and Ski Packages December 10-16
From Monday, December 10 to Sunday, December 16 get 15% OFF ALL skis, snowshoes and ski packages at Wilderness Supply. How does that song go? "Walkin' in a Winter Wonderland...." Yeah. It's much easier with snowshoes on. Get out there!
Dates: December 10-16, 2012
Location: All three
Wilderness Supply stores
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
15% OFF All 2012 Model Boats December 3-9
From Monday, December 3rd to Sunday, December 9th get 15% OFF ALL 2012 model canoes and kayaks at Wilderness Supply. Get your last shot at this season's pricing and an extra special present for the holidays (if you can fit it under the tree!)
Dates: December 3-9, 2012
Location: All three
Wilderness Supply stores