Attention Dutch Oven Master Chefs!  The 2012 IWA Dutch Oven Cook-Off is taking place Wednesday, February 1st 2012 at our shop.  We are located at 604 E. 45th St, in Boise, ID 83714.  The event will start at 7pm, but feel free to come down early and mingle.  This event relies on crowd participation, so the bigger the turnout, the better!  Anyone that is present at the event will be able to try the food and vote for their favorite dishes.  IWA will provide some soft drinks, but you will need to bring your own adult beverages.  We also highly recommend bringing your own chair, as seating will be limited.

Also, this year, dutch oven veteran Bob Newman will be cooking a couple of big desserts that will not be entered into the contest.

Info for the chefs:

1.  All entrants into the contest must provide a copy of the recipe; no exceptions.  Dutch ovens will not be provided, so please make arrangements to bring your own.

2. If you would like to compete in the contest, you must be a current IWA member.  If you want to cook but not compete, you do not have to be a member.  IWA membership is $15, and we will have membership forms available at the contest.

3. IWA will be providing the coals, and they will be ready at 5:30pm.  If you need more time, please contact Bob Newman at 208-697-3383 and he will work out arrangements so you can begin cooking earlier.   All dishes must be ready to serve by 7:30pm, no exceptions.  IWA will also be bringing some fire pans to cook on and a few chimneys to start coals in.  The number they can provide is limited, however, so please bring your own fire pan if you have one.

4. Judging will be done by audience participation.  Every attendee will be given 1 ticket to be used for voting.  If you are having trouble picking a dish, tickets can be torn in half to give 2 dishes a half vote.

5. All dishes must be cooked on site at the contest.  Any prep that needs to be done can be done ahead of time, but the cooking must be done at the contest.

6. IWA will providing the paper plates, plastic spoons and forks, and napkins.  You are responsible for bringing any utensils that you will need to serve your dish.

Prizes:

This year there will only be one category.  Please feel free to cook whatever type of dish you prefer (main dish, side, dessert, etc).  The top 3 dishes (determined by number of votes) will win a gift certificate to Cascade Outfitters.  1st place will receive $75, 2nd will receive $50, and 3rd will receive $25.  Make sure to make enough food so that all can taste your dish.

We look forward to seeing you all for this great, fun event!!  If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call at 800-223-7238.

Itching for warm weather and ready to do some boating?  Have a few hours to kill this evening?  Come down to the Maravia Factory at 602 E. 45th St and enjoy some homemade videos submitted by IWA members (or bring your own if you have some)!  Most common video formats should work (DVD, Quicktime, FLV, WMV, etc.).  Bring your favorite beverage, a chair, and get ready for some FUN!  The event will kick off at 7pm…. Hope to see you here!

“For those of you with a Middle Fork of the Salmon River trip on your bucket list, check out this short-film done by Nate Herbeck of Sheer Madness Productions. We invited Nate to paddle along with one of our trips last July and challenged him to create something different than another promotional video. His footage of this amazing place is captivating, inspiring and has left us salivating for summertime. We think you’ll agree and be ready for a trip on the Middle Fork!”

Check out the video here: http://www.echotrips.com/middle-salmon/video/

Thanks Zach for contributing this video!  Very nice work!

We will be raffling off the Stand Up Paddle Board tomorrow morning, December 22nd, 2011,  so today is your last chance to enter! Remember, every can of food you bring down to donate to the Food Bank gets you one entry in to the drawing, so the more generous you’re feeling the better your chance is to win!

Bring your cans to our shop, at 604 E. 45th St. in Boise, ID.  This is a local, in-store only raffle.  All donations will be given to the Idaho Food Bank.

Thanks to everyone who has participated!  Your generosity is sincerely appreciated and on behalf of the Cascade Outfitters staff, and all of the people your contributions are helping, thank you so much!  Have a safe and happy holiday!

For those of you that are familiar with the Idaho Statesman, and more specifically the Idaho Statesman’s outdoor section, you’ve probably heard of Zimo.  He recently came in to our store and asked us to show him some cool new products for the Idaho Statesman’s Outdoors Holiday Gift Guide.

We showed him several, and he picked some of his favorites!  The products he highlighted were Tough Stakes (small, medium, and large), Sandfree Mats (5’1″x6’6″, 8×8, and 10×10), and Fairshare Mugs. Check them out by clicking any of the links!

These items have been selling like crazy once they appeared in the ad, so if you’d like to get one, come grab them before they sell out!

It’s that time of year again, and we’ve picked several items that we stock that would make really cool gift ideas for the whitewater enthusiast on your list!  There’s still plenty of time to order; we try to ship all packages within 24 hours, so shop in comfort knowing that your gifts will arrive on time and you’ll get many o’ compliments for your thoughtful selections!

We’ve broken it down in to different price ranges to make your shopping experience a little easier; $0-$25, $26-$50, and $51 and above.  Check back often… we’ll try to add new items in the upcoming days to Christmas!  Newly added items will appear at the top of each price range.

Do you have a gift in mind, but don’t see it on our list?  Give us a call during our normal business hours (Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm MT) and we’ll be more than happy to help you out!

Here’s our selection of cool gift ideas!  Click the item to see them on our website!

$0-$25

River Ditty Dry Bags *NEW* – A long time staple in our drybag selection.  Available in a variety of different sizes (small, medium, extra large, tent, and wide tent), there is a size for almost any application.  Small bag is 7.5×15, medium is 9.5×18, extra large is 12.5×28, tent is 9.5×37, and wide tent is 11.5×42.  Tent bags have carry handles.  On sale for $14.95-$26.25.

Cascade Camp Pillow *NEW* – One of our favorite pillows!  These pillows pack down nicely, and have soft fleece on one side for a comfortable rest.  $24.95

Itza Volleyball - This volleyball is great for the river, playing in the pool or out, its soft outer shell absorbs minimal water so it is safe for all kinds of play. $13.50

Itza Basketball – This exceptional top quality basketball comes with deluxe butyl bladders for maximum air
retention and optimum playability. ITZABALL is great for playing at the beach or around the pool. TPE shell absorbs minimal amount of water. Available in assorted colors. $13.50

Itza Mini 4 Inch Football – Great – Safe – Fun… Perfect for play on the river in the pool or in the yard these soft semi-absorbable 4 inch footballs will give you hours of enjoyment. $9.95

Women’s Mush Adapto Flip Flops – The women ‘ s Teva Mush Adapto features fashionable cord strapping that overlays the classic thong architecture. This wearable sandal offers elegant straps in a variety of colors that are bound to our most comfortable casual sandal platform, mush. Regularly $24, on sale for $14

Road Towel and Cover-up – A luxurious terrycloth feel can found in the Grand Trunk Road Towel.  Buttons on the towel let you wear it as a sarong or cover up.
A generous 24″x52″.  Color: Blue. Regularly $29.99, on sale for $23.99

Drinking Vessels – BPA free and unbreakable, these are perfect for your next river adventure! $5.95-$6.95

Champagne Flute

Margarita Glass

Martini Glass

Wine Glass

Stemless Wine Glass

Hydroflasks (21 oz, 40 oz, 64 oz) – We love our Hydroflasks here at Cascade Outfitters!  If you’re looking for a product that will keep hot liquids hot for hours on end, and cold liquids cold for an amazing amount of time, look no further! On sale for $23-$49.99!

Graphic Dry Sacks – Available in 3 sizes (5L, 10L, 15L), these dry sacks are great for keeping small items dry on your next outing.  Even better, they come with various designs on each bag, so your bag will stand out from the crowd! $14-$17

Tikkina Head Lamp – Made by Petzl, a company renowned for it’s headlamps, the Tikkina packs quite a punch for a small price!  The Tikkina can maintain its 23 lumens of output for 190 hours, so you’ll have light for awhile! $19.95

$26-$50

Pioneer Cutlery Set *NEW* – A perfect addition to your kitchen set!  Comes with 4 teaspoons, 4 knives, 4 forks, and for table spoons.  $29.95

Pocket Shower *NEW* – A wonderful gift for the outdoorsman in your family!  The Pocket Shower is literally small enough to put in your pocket!  To use, simply fill with water, place in a sunny area (the black bag absorbs heat from the sun), and then hang in a tree to shower!  $26.95

Tough Stakes – A brilliant idea that has completely changed the way people look at tent and shelter stakes.  The guy line comes from the bottom of the stake (the end that is in the sand), so when pressure is put on the guy line, it pulls against the earth rather than the top! $24.99-$39.99

Nettie’s Bag Ladder – Know someone that has trouble getting back in the raft when they’ve fallen out?  Get them a bag ladder and they will have an easy way to get themselves back on the boat! $45.00

Squeeze Lock Knife – A natural squeeze of the handle releases this 7″ knife with a blunt tip and top serration. Blade is 3″ long. You can attach the holder to fabric or webbing with supplied rivets or use straps (not included). $39.95

Tula Hats (Gardener, Rio, Rodeo, Lifeguard) – These hats come in a variety of different designs, are rated at UPF , and look great! $26.99

Roll Top Duffel – A longtime staple in our selection of dry bags, they Roll Top features a long opening to make getting items in and out of your bag a breeze! Regularly $74.95, on sale for $64.95!

Illums Flip Flops (mens, womens) – Know someone that likes gadgets?  These are the flip flops for them!  There is a small led light on each flip flop that can be turned on and off with the press of a button.  No more stubbing your toes when you’re wandering around camp at night!

50 oz Java Press – The perfect gift for the coffee drinker in your family.  Making coffee at camp doesn’t get much easier.  Put grounds in the press, add hot water, and press the plunger down.  The grounds stay at the bottom and you have 50 oz of fresh brewed coffee! $32.95

$51-$75

APF PFD *NEW* – The “All Person Fit” PFD from MTI.  It’s always nice to have a spare PFD so you can take a friend along that doesn’t have the right gear!  This jacket will fit a wide range of chests, from 30″ to 56″, so you can be confident it will fit anyone that you want to bring along!  $59.99

Grand Adventure Pack *NEW* – If you want to carry LOTS of gear, the Grand Adventure Pack is your go-to.  Features 99L of capacity, foam padded shoulder straps, and a roll-top closure.  On sale for $53.95.

Double Parachute Nylon Hammock – A great way to relax in camp!  Made of parachute material, these can hold the weight of two people! $59.99

Chaco’s (kids, mens, womens) – One of the best water shoes around, period.  People who try Chaco don’t go back to anything else.  On sale, $45-$74!

10″ Dutch Oven – A good gift for a dutch oven enthusiast!  No one that enjoys dutch oven cooking would turn down a dutch oven (even if they already have several). $69.95

Chelsi Dress – Cute and simple, people will want to know where you found it! Regularly $69, on sale for $59!

Katadyn Base Camp Gravity Filter – Simple and efficient, the Base Camp would be a great gift for someone that doesn’t have any water filtration system. Regularly $69.95, on sale for $62.95!

This sale is limited to rafts and catarafts only; ik’s are not included in this sale.  Also, gift cards  won’t be issued until the boat is paid for.

Check out some of these great boats that could get you and your friend a gift card!

$714 Off – Maravia Diablo

$1,150 Off – Maravia Mistral

Great Deals on Maravia Seconds

10% Off – Aire Super Puma Raft

18% Off – Maravia Williwaw 2

Aire Steals and Deals Here

Don’t forget, NRS boats are 10% off until November 29th!

Want to get free shipping on your order?  If you place an order between now and 11/20/2011, and the total of your items is over $75, we’ll ship it to you for free!

Whether you’re just ordering a couple of blades, or ordering a complete boat package, we’ll ship it to you free of charge!  This could equal out to some HUGE savings to you!  And there are still some great items marked down significantly for our Fall Sale!

Take advantage of this great offer while it lasts!  You can order online at www.cascadeoutfitters.com or call us during our normal business hours (9am-6pm MST Monday through Friday) at (800) 223-7238.   Either way we are here to help!

Disclaimer: This promotion is for in-stock items only, and is not valid to addresses outside of the United States, or Alaska and Hawaii.  It is also not valid on previous purchases or shipping costs.  Oversized charges still apply.

We recently became a Smith Optics Dealer, and to celebrate, right now we’re offering 10% off any pair of Smiths we have in-stock!

This promotion is for a limited time, so take advantage of this offer while it is available!  If you have questions, please feel free to call us at (800)223-7238 during our normal business hours (9am-6pm Monday through Friday MST) or come in to our showroom at 604 E. 45th St, Boise, ID 83714.

To check out the models we carry, please click the links below (please note we do not stock every color of each frame; please email neil@cascadeoutfitters for availability):

Backdrop - Reg. Price $199, Sale Price   $179.10

Pavilion - Reg. Price $119, Sale Price $107

Shoreline – Reg. Price, $139, Sale Price $125.10

Lockwood – Reg. Price $119, Sale Price $107.10

Proof – Reg. Price $119, Sale Price $107.10

Projekt (available in woodgrain) – Reg. Price $119, Sale Price $ 107.10

Parallel - Reg. Price $129, Sale Price $116

Spoiler – Reg. Price $149, Sale Price $134.10

Swindler - Reg. Price  $119, Sale Price $107.10

Serpico – Reg. Price $119, Sale Price $107.10

Serpico Slim – Reg. Price $119, Sale Price $107.10

Touchstone – Reg. Price $179-$199, Sale Price $161.10-$179.10

Rosewood – Reg. Price $139, Sale Price $125.10

Time is of the essence!  Today is the last day to take advantage of our great promotion we have right now! 

If you spend between $100 and $199.99, we’ll take $10 off your order…

Spend between $200 and $399.99, we’ll take $35 off…

And if you spend over $400, we’ll take off $80 of your order!!!!

If you order online at www.cascadeoutfitters.com, please enter one of the following coupon codes:

$10 off: 1W121210

$35 off: 1W121235

$80 off: 1W121280

You can also order over the phone or in-store, just make sure to mention this promotion to us.  Please keep in mind that this promotion is good for in-stock items only!  If you have any questions, please feel free to give us a call during our normal business hours (Monday through Friday, from 9am to 6pm MST) and we’ll be more than happy to help you out!