Winter in Montana is Over!!!--Well...
If you don't count the snow we got today--June 6th---winter is pretty much over. Montana temps have been steadily warming,
and the rivers are flowing nicely. I took my inaugural run down the Upper Dearborn about three weeks ago at a moderate flow,
one week later the Dearborn was rip roaring. We've got trips planned for rivers across the state, including: Missouri,
Dearborn, Blackfoot, Belt Creek, Sun, and the Alberton Gorge section of the Clark Fork.
What are you waiting for? Get signed up today!!!
Head to American Whitewater's site to access real time flows from the
USED KAYAKS AND GEAR
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UPCOMING EVENTS
June Classes at the Natatorium
Two-Day Kayak Class
--June 2 &14 (Filled)
Roll Classes and Open Pool Session
--June 2 and June 16th
NEW!!!! Two Day Classes at the PEAK
---June 4th &6th,
---June 11th & 13th
Day 1--In the Pool Day 2--On the River
Black Eagle Wednesdays Come on out and Join Us. The
"Official " start date is slated for Wednesday 17th...but of
course, the river is there for the taking if you are so inclined.
"If we don't hang together, we will certainly hang apart." Benjamin Franklin
CLASSES
Our pool classes (first and third Tuesday of each month) have been a big hit as of late, both for novices
looking to nail that first roll, and the seasoned boaters sharing the past week's paddling stories while
keeping up their skills. July brings us to more manageable water levels, so our Rapid Progressions
class dates have been set, as well as our Intermediate Trips and one-day events.
SALES NEWS! FREE SHIIPPING ON EVERYTHING EXCEPT KAYAKS (sorry) !
-The New 2009 Jackson Kayaks are here and are waiting for you!
Jackson's latest addition to their fleet includes the new Dynamic Duo--a tandem white
water kayak ready to test your skills and perhaps your patience. Now you can take
that novice thru some solid rapids, load up your kid for a bigger challenge, paddle with
(literally) a good buddy, or....if you dare....toss in the wife or husband.
--Plenty of Astral Pfds (including the new Green Jacket), Shred Ready Helmets,
and IR Skirts in stock and looking for a new home.
--Get in Your new Jackson Kayak today! Lots of demos ready for you to test drive. If you haven't
tried the new Hero series you are in for a real treat--an all out river runner with great manueverability.
SHOP AT THE STORE !
The online store is waiting for you. So if you're looking for a great deal on anything related to
water sports, we either have it, or can get it. In fact, we have a full-line of new 2009
Jackson Kayaks in stock and plenty of demos at the pool waiting for you to try---so, come on out!
Free shipping on all purchases over $100.00 except kayaks. Don't worry, we are keeping our $75.00 flat
fee for shipping a kayak anywhere in the continental U.S.
Recent Events
Paddle Palooza
In case you weren't there, you missed an exciting day
on the Missouri River. As a grand finale for the Lewis and
Clark Festival, Tom Figarelle, President of Pulse, put
together a nice event that exposed folks to various paddle
sports. Along with us, Craig from Montana River Outfitters
and Scheels, brought kayaks,canoes, rafts, and duckies to
Giant Springs for free instructional classes, a flotilla of sorts,
and the first annual kayak and canoe races (we'll have a cool
name for this race by next year). Taking top honors in the
kids division were none other than Hagan Vincent in the
boys and Hannah Vincent in the girls' division. Graydon
bested Eric by a whole 2 seconds (I'm certain he cheated
somehow) to win the men's open division in kayak. Scheels
donated gift cards to all the winners---thanks guys! The
Tribune put out a blurb about the event...Here's the link
Former Adventures Abound Student Ranked #1 in the World?
Colleen Hickey, the number one contender in Women's C-1 is headed to the World Championships
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