"Living for Adventure" Presentation Series

Sponsored by Great Miami Outfitters
Have you ever dreamed of going on an outdoor adventure? Not sure how to get started. Or do want to be inspired by how others "live for adventure?" Join us for these true tales of adventure. You'll see and hear how these local people have experienced various journeys, treks and feats. All presentations, unless noted otherwise, will take place next door to the store at A Taste of Wine, 90 S. Main Street, Miamisburg.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Location: Taste of Wine
Joe Denniston:
35 Day Alaskan Brooks Range Expedition
Joe Denniston spent 35 days with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) hiking and canoeing through the rugged tundra of the Brooks Range and the Gates of the Arctic National Park. The first ten days, about 70 miles, were spent hiking across the Brooks Range, via the continental divide. After a resupply of collapsible canoes and dry bags by float plane, he and his group paddled over 400 miles from the headwaters of Noatak River to the Chukchi Sea at Kotzebue Sound. During this time he learned how to live and travel above the Artic Circle and he encountered everything from grizzly bears to the world's smallest carnivore, the least weasel. He also learned how to paddle an open canoe in whitewater conditions, bake a pizza over a backpacking stove and how to travel safely in grizzly country. For 35 days, Joe and his group learned more about themselves and how to work together to achieve a common goal and the culmination of the trip was paddling across a five mile stretch of the of the Artic Ocean to reach Kotzebue, a small town of about 3,000 native Inupiat Indians, where Joe and his group showered for the first time in over a month and a half, and had a real breakfast of eggs and bacon.

Thursday, December 17, 2009
6:30 PM
Location: Up & Running
6123 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton, OH
(937) 432-9210
David Johnston:
Endurance Running & Having Fun!
David Johnston from Wasilla, Alaska with speak about endurance running and having fun at the same time. David has been running for over 30 years, and averages 10 miles every other day. He's run the 26-mile Boston Marathon the past 3 years, but it is only a warm-up for him. He has competed in California's Miwok 100K Trail Race, 100-mile Resurrection Pass Alaska Race, Alaska's Susitna 100 and Texas Cactus Rose 100. Though he pushes himself to a personal best in each, the races aren't about winning. "I'm not the fastest person, out there, but I guarantee I have the most fun," David says. Join us at Up & Running as David shares his running adventures.
Brought to you by Great Miami Outfitters and Up & Running

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
6:30 to 7:30 PM
Andy Niekamp:
6,500 Miles On A 2,200 Mile Trail.
Lessons Learned From An Appalachian Trail Long Distance Hiker.
Andy has vast long-distance hiking experience. Join us as he tells his stories and learn from his experience. Since 1994 Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp has hiked 6,500+ miles on the Appalachian Trail (AT), a continuous footpath that runs through fourteen states from Spring Mountain in Georgia to Mount Katahdin in Maine. He has been awarded two "2,000 miler" certificates by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy which is conferred on hikers who have completed the entire AT and he is a Life Member of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. Andy first became interested in backpacking in Boy Scouts, took his first solo hike on the AT in 1989, and since then has hiked the trail in sections end-to-end over two and a half times.
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After Thanksgiving SALE

Sale starts Friday, November 27th at 10 AM and ends Sunday, November 29th at 5 PM. Don't miss this once a year sale! Great Miami Outfitters is now open Sundays, noon to 5 PM for the holidays through December 27th! Here are some of the discounts and savings, including some of our GMO Super Savers. Plus discounts on clearance items and additional savings for our 2009 Rewards Members.
20% Off All Apparel
15% Off Backpacks
20% Off Gloves & Hats
15% Off All Footwear
20% Off Paddling Accessories
10% Off Cookware, Stoves and Filters
20% Off Dry Bags and Storage Sacks
15% Off Sleeping Bags, Pads & Accessories
15% Off Tents
15% Off Yakima Products
25% Off All Knives
10% Off Books and Maps
Sale prices valid for in-stock items only. Does not include special orders. Sorry, no rain checks. Limited quantities.
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"Living for Adventure" Calendar Photo Contest

Enter your best adventure photo - we'll select the 12 best and include in our Great Miami Outfitters limited edition 2010 "Living for Adventure" mini Wall Calendar. The photo must be high quality and taken by you. Please send your photo to adventure@greatmiamioutfitters.com by Friday, December 12th!

Great Miami Outfitters Gift Certificates are available

Get geared up for the holidays with Great Miami Outfitters gift certificates.

Always the perfect gift for the active outdoor enthusiast on your list – friends, family, employees, clients, and even bosses! Gift certificates are available in any amount.

Today is "Take a Hike Day"

November 17th is "Take a Hike Day" according to the holidayinsights.com website. Below is the information from their website:

Walking, and hiking is an excellent way to get exercise, and get into shape. Hikes are distinguished from walks, in that they are taken in the woods, hills, mountains, or somewhere else in a nature setting. Hikes not only give you exercise, they also provide scenic sites and vistas, that are good for relaxation of the mind and soul.

There is some reference to this as National Tell Your Boss to Take a Hike Day. We think it likely evolved out of Take a Hike Day. We have found no factual information whatsoever, on this derivation of Take a Hike Day. We also believe that telling your boss to "take a hike", may not be healthy to your employment situation.

Some people have suggested that this day be used to tell someone to "take a hike". We leave this use of this interpretation up to the reader!

Use this special day to take a hike, alone or with others. You'll be glad you did.

Give some COMFORT & get some JOY

Donate a blanket or towel.
Give a little comfort and joy to those less fortunate this time of year. Now through Christmas, drop off any clean, usable blanket or towel to Great Miami Outfitters or any other Dayton Outdoor Recreation Retailer and we'll provide your donated item to the St. Vincent de Paul Hotel Gateway Shelter. The 220-bed facility provides shelter and emergency assistance to homeless individuals and families.

Enter for a Chance to Win a $25 Gift Certificate.
While you are at our store, be sure to sign up for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate. We will give away a $25 gift certificate in a random drawing from all entries received on December 24th.
No purchase or donation is necessary to enter the drawing.

New Waterway Conservation Fee will support canoe and kayak access, programs.

An updated registration fee schedule is in effect for non-motorized watercraft with registrations set to expire March 1, 2010. It will provide additional funding for the maintenance and upgrade of non-motorized boat access and enhance recreational opportunities for paddlesports enthusiasts.

The registration for non-motorized watercraft will be $17. Alternative registration decals will be $22. The new fees do not include the standard writing fee of $3 received by watercraft registration agents. Ohio watercraft registrations are valid for a 3-year period and are collected by the ODNR Division of Watercraft. The revenue generated by the registration of canoes, kayaks, non-motorized sail boats, rowboats and inflatable boats will be deposited in the Waterways Safety Fund and used to maintain and upgrade existing non-motorized boat access sites such as canoe and kayak launch sites.
For more information, visit Ohio DNR website >>