Filed under: Fun, River, dry bag | Tags: aire, Cascade Outfitters, dry bag, maravia, Rafting
| Hi, I just wanted to say thanks for your Cascade Roll top 100 liter dry bags! They REALLY DO WORK!!!! I’ve been rafting for 25 years and have never flipped my raft until June 23, 2010, in Chittam Rapid on the Main Salmon. Our Aire Boat was upsidedown for about 30 minutes as we were the first ones through the rapid!!!! I have attached some pix. When we got to camp, later that day, I held my breath as I opened our clothes and sleeping dry bags. Everything was DRY!!!!! I was so excited. I was sold on those bags before but now all our friends are going to get them!!! Thanks for a great product. Keep up the good work! Yours truly,
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| Congratulations to the winner of our “Guess the Peak Flow” contest, Nate Bookman
from Portland, Oregon! Nate will be enjoying the luxuries of home wherever he goes, with his brand new Maravia Silverback Pad! At 4” thick, the Silverback is one of the best pads on the market. Oversized raft valves make inflate and deflate a breeze!
You can check them out here: http://www.cascadeoutfitters.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=product.display&product_id=1317 Myself and the staff here at Cascade Outfitters would like to thank everyone for participating and making us your top source for your rafting needs! It is your passion and enthusiasm that keep us doing what we do, and we wish you many happy river miles this summer! Sincerely, Neil L. |
Filed under: Contest, River Flows | Tags: Cascade Outfitters, Contest, Maravia Silverback Pad, Middle Fork of the Salmon Peak Flow, River Flows
Spring is in the air. We’re starting to see lots of people in and out of the store who are preparing for their river trips.
What a better way to start off the season by winning free stuff? Everyone likes free stuff, right?
We want to know what you think the peak flow that the Middle Fork of the Salmon River (in feet at the MF Lodge) will hit as well as the day you think it will happen. The winner will be chosen by the flow, but we will use the date as a tie breaker if more than one person picks the same flow.
The winner will receive a Maravia Silverback Pad!
TO ENTER
To enter Silverback Pad giveaway answer the following question in the Comments section of this post:
What do you think the peak flow of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River will be? What day do you think it will happen?
THE RULES
One entry per person, please.
No entries after 5/7/2010
Winners will be selected after the peak flow.
Good luck!
Filed under: Employment | Tags: Boise Rafting Help, Boise Rafting Jobs, Outdoor Jobs, Part time jobs in Idaho, Retail Jobs, Summer Work
Summer Help Wanted
We are hiring for 3 positions!
We are seeking reliable and outgoing people to join our terrific sales staff for the summer.
Part-time shipping June-July
Part-time sales May-August
Full-time sales year round starting in April.
Must be able to work Saturdays 10-4 through the summer.
Knowledge of whitewater rafting and camping gear is very helpful, but is not required for hiring.
Send resumes or send inquiries to Neil Lutsenhizer (neil@cascadeoutfitters.com)
or Tamara Kenyon (tamara@cascadeoutfitters.com)
When sending your resume, please mention which position you’re applying for.
208-322-4411
While scrolling through our Twitter feed this morning I noticed a tweet about Raft Guide Schooling happening with Boise State Campus Rec.
We’re always getting questions from new boaters asking about guide training. Here’s your chance. Info and link below:
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Sunday, May 16, 2010 at 9:00am
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Sunday, May 23, 2010 at 6:00pm
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Meet at Boise State Outdoor Program
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Idaho is a whitewater Mecca! Whether you want to work as a raft guide, or learn how to safely take your friends and family on vacation, this is the training trip for you! The Outdoor Program can help you get there; we have been running rivers since our inception. This program is an intensive, hands-on, 9-day experience on three classic Idaho rafting runs. The course will cover river hydrology, guiding techniques and tips, boat maneuvering, safety and self-rescue, and lots of practice guiding Class III rapids. Participants will camp as a group for the duration of the course.
COST: $450
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: APR 30
REGISTER AT HTTP://REC.BOISESTATE.EDU
Filed under: Fun | Tags: Brewha Backpack, New Backpacks with Coolers Inside
Here’s a fun product to start the boating season off with. It’s a backpack that has a cooler inside.
Discretion’s the name of the game with this ultimate tailgating pack.
Featuring all the normal storage space you demand from a backpack, plus an integrated cooler with room enough to haul 12 cans along with blue ice, the Brewha Backpack is the ultimate party/picnic unit.
A discrete zip on the pack’s lower rear allows you to access beverages on the fly without having to take off the backpack.
The rugged, non-slip bottom is armed with moisture-repellent Omni-Shield® to handle the abuse of parking lots and lakeside haunts.
An externally accessible laptop sleeve stows your computer securely, while two water-bottle pockets keep hydration within an arm’s reach.
Brewha Backpack Cooler from Columbia Sportswear features include:
- A padded insulated compartment, discrete beverage access zipper
- Externally accessible padded sleeve and dual water bottle pockets
- Made with 600D polyester using Omni-Shield advanced repellency and has a rugged non-slip bottom.
- Size: 18.75 x 9.75 x 8.75″
- Volume: 22.6 liters.
CHECK IT OUT HERE
Filed under: Fun
The photo contest has come to an end.
Thanks to everyone who participated. It was fun to see all the participation.
Here are the winners:
Honorable Mention
Although this photo didn’t place in the top 3, it would have been 4th place if we had one.
Third Place
Second Place
First Place
Email tamara@cascadeoutfitters.com to claim your prize.
Filed under: River | Tags: Idaho Invasive Species Sticker, Mussel Sticker
I just found out that you can actually purchase your Invasive Species Sticker online. I’m not sure if this is a new development or something that has been going on for a while, but I thought I’d let you know anyway.
As you know we also have them available in-store as well and would LOVE to see you.
For the busy individual, CLICK HERE to purchase your stickers online.
Filed under: River | Tags: Four Rivers Lottery, Four Rivers Lottery Results
Did you get the DENIED or SUCCESSFUL e-mail from the Four Rivers Lottery?
Well we got denied….but are quickly trying to make friends with all the SUCCESSES!!
Bring in a copy of your e-mail (either a success or denial) and receive 15% OFF (excluding boats) to spend in the store during February 2010.
Are you quick? The first 20 people receive a Cascade Outfitters Cap!!
Filed under: Fun | Tags: Facebook Photo Contest, Photo Contest, Rafting Photo Contest
YOU are the judge. On February 16th we will post all entries to our
Facebook Page. A comment is a vote. Voting will run through February 21st until Midnight. Anything after will not be counted. The winner will be announced that week.
Second Place: $40 Gift Certificate to Cascade Outfitters, and a Special Edition T-Shirt.
Third Place: $30 Gift Certificate to Cascade Outfitters.
Our 2010 Spring Catalog is right around the corner.
Not on the list? Click Here to get on the list!
