The employees of Midwest Mountaineering have voted to fund the following organizations with 10% of our pre-tax profits:

• The Conservation Alliance – www.conservationalliance.com
• Eco-Education – www.ecoeducation.org
• Kinnickinnic River Land Trust – www.kinniriver.org
• Lonnie Dupre – www.lonniedupre.com
• Mississippi Whitewater Park – www.whitewaterpark.canoe-kayak.org
• North Country Trail Association – www.northcountrytrail.org
• U of MN Raptor Center – www.raptor.cvm.umn.edu
• Superior Hiking Trail Association – www.shta.org

We support their efforts and enjoy the benefits of their programs and hope you will, too!  These are the people who make sure we keep our outdoor treasures for future generations.

We are open on Monday, September 1st from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (closing early).  We are open regular hours the rest of the holiday weekend.

Stop in to Midwest for those holiday essentials!

Stop into the store on Friday, July 4th
with a printout of the water bottles and get
a free Red, White, or Blue water bottle.
One bottle per person, valid Friday, July 4th only.

The Winter Outdoor Adventure Expo featured speaker is Dr. John Francis.  Dr. John is amazing – he has dedicated his life to changing the world by changing himself, has travelled extensively by foot after giving up automobiles, and even gave up talking for 17 years!  Find out more at www.planetwalker.org.

Fortunately for us he has broken his vow of silence and he will be speaking at the Winter Expo (for FREE).  Spread the word – go ahead, it's ok, really it is . . . you may even speak if you must!!!

Our Storefront — 309 Cedar Avenue

Located in the Cedar-Riverside area, Midwest Mountaineering is a Mecca for outdoor enthusiasts, providing the best gear and clothing for adventure travel, backpacking, canoeing, cross country skiing, frisbee golf, hiking, ice climbing, kiting, mountaineering, nordic skating, nordic walking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, telemark skiing, ultralight backpacking, and whitewater kayaking.

The store began thirty-seven years ago as a climbing shop.  Since then, owner Rod Johnson and his staff have offered quality gear and expert advice in order to make your outdoor adventures enjoyable.

Stop by soon and see why Midwest Mountaineering was included in Twin Cities Magazine's annual review of the 100 best things in the metro area and rated as one of the top 25 top independent outdoor specialty retailers in the country by Outdoor Business Magazine in 2007!

Throughout the year we offer clinics and programs, many free of charge, that inform and inspire.  Test a canoe or kayak at one of our boat demos.  Try your hand at nordic walking.  Learn to wax those old cross country skis or what to wear when snowshoeing.  We can probably teach you about sports you never knew existed!

"Midwest Mountaineering is the best, better than all the stores in Seattle.  In fact, the best outdoor store I've ever been in, and I've been in plenty.  I come all the way from Seattle to the Outdoor Adventure Expo." — Pete Daniels, Seattle Washington

"A jewel in the Midwest!  I've been coming since 1978." — Steve Ehlscheid

"No business in the Twin Cities, or anyplace I have been, is more devoted to the personal growth and outdoor skill development of those who cross your path.  And it is due to your leadership and the tremendous teams you have assembled over the years." — Richard McGovern, Duluth, MN

Thanks for your business!

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We'll keep you up to date with what's on sale, local vacation ideas, August events, etc.:
• August, 2008
• Newsletter Archive

Follow Dave Watson's epic adventure on the K2 Tall Mountain Expedition.

Claire's Pacific Coast Range Expedition is going great!  Take a look:  www.pcrexp.com.

Try a new sport or meet new friends at a Midwest Mtn Clinic.  We've a full schedule of clinics published through September:
All Programs
Women's Programs
Boat Demos:  Boat Demos.

Did you recieve a postcard recently that says "You must re-register to remain on our mailing list."?

Want to stay in touch?  It's easy!  Re-register at mailinglist.php.

Want to re-read the postcard online?  That's easy too!  Postcard.

New Spring clothing is arriving at the store - come on in now for the best selection of new styles in Patagonia, SmartWool and Icebreaker!  Is it too early to think about down Spring paddling?  Not at Midwest Mountaineering – we've got over 500 canoes and kayaks in stock – now!

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Mail a Midwest Mountaineering Gift Card to your friends!

Keep it simple – list your outdoor desires on our gift registry in the store at customer service.  Tell your friends and family – we'll remove items as purchased.

You may even fill out the gift registry form here and return it to us at info@midwestmtn.com.

To save resources and energy, Midwest Mountaineering is gradually switching from snail mail to e-mail.  To continue to receive free coupons, please give us your e-mail address before Nov. 1st.  Already getting Midwest Mountaineering e-mails?  You need not re-enter.

To sign up, please click the join mailing list button above the product categories column (screen left).

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Work continues on the new bridge around the clock.  Completion is scheduled for December, but they are way ahead of schedule and it might be open as soon as September!

In the meantime, please visit our Find Us page for detailed instructions and recommended routes.

Job Postings and Application now online: Company | Employment

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