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Bell Northwind Silent Auction Benefit

Highest Bid To Date: $995.00 (as of July 3, 2009)

July 4th Holiday Hours

We close one hour early on Saturday, July 4th (we are open from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm). We are open regular hours the rest of the holiday weekend (Fr 10-9, Sa 9-5, Su 11-6, Mo 10-9). Stop in Midwest for those last few holiday essentials!

Farewell Andy Knapp

Our dear friend Andy passed away peacefully at home, with his family surrounding him, in the early hours of Monday, June 22nd. We will all miss him greatly.

Andy's zest for life, work, fun, family and friends is legendary. Andy has not wasted a minute of the gift of his life. His courage, optimism, strength and tenacity during all of his adventures have been, and will continue to be, an inspiration to all of us.

He is the embodiment of Midwest Mountaineering's motto: "Ask Us, We've Been There" and of our mission, "Sharing passion for the Outdoors". His stories are legend, and they'll be told and retold over many years to come. We're grateful for the 33 years he has devoted to Midwest Mountaineering and to the outdoor industry. His contributions over the years are an example for us all.

Click to read the farewell letter.

Andy Knapp Memorial Fund: Proceeds go to the Knapp family. Please make checks payable to:
The Andy Knapp Memorial Fund
c/o Midwest Mountaineering
309 Cedar Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55454

Please call in your credit card donation to Midwest Mountaineering: (612) 339–3433

A Celebration of Life Party in Andy's honor is currently being planned for Friday, July 17, 2009 beginning at 5:00 pm at the Cedar Cultural Center. Party details will be posted at andytknapp.blogspot.com.

Silent Auction to Benefit the
Andy Knapp Memorial Fund

Help Andy's family and get this brand-new Bell Northwind canoe! Silent auction bids are now being accepted via e-mail only at andysboat@midwestmtn.com. Be sure to include your name, telephone number and bid amount. Midwest Mountaineering will contact bidders prior to the close of bidding for information verification.

Win This Bell Northwind Canoe !!!

Submit Bids To: andysboat@midwestmtn.com

The Northwind is Bell's best selling Boundary Waters canoe! It is 17½ feet long, 36 inches wide, weighs 48 lbs. and is constructed in Bell's premium Black Gold carbon/kevlar layup with beautiful wood trim. Bell Canoe has donated half the wholesale value of this canoe. The retail value of this boat is $3,240.95.

Highest Bid To Date: $995.00
(Updated daily - last update on July 3, 2009)

Submit your bid today! Bidding will be closed and the canoe awarded to the highest bidder Friday, July 17th at 8:00 p.m. at the Celebration of Life Party at the Cedar Cultural Center.

All proceeds will go to the Andy Knapp Memorial Fund for the benefit of Andy's family.

Remodel – New Front Entry

Midwest Mountaineering recently installed a spiffy new front (Cedar Avenue) entry. We will have a glass vestibule that will be brighter, easier to enter and more weather-tight. We were fortunate to participate in the City of Minneapolis Great Streets Facade Grant for this update to our beautiful 1900 era building. The project also allowed us to keep our vintage Midwest Mountaineering sign on the front of the building by moving it up a couple of feet.

. . . A Bit About Us . . .

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!

Here's What Others Say About Midwest Mountaineering

"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!

Midwest Mountaineering
309 Cedar Ave South Minneapolis, MN 55454
612 – 339–3433

Hours
Mon to Fri 10 – 9
Sat 9 – 6
Sun 11 – 6

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