Great Outdoor Blog

Way too much of what is made these days ends up in the trash at the end of its useful life. Patagonia & GOPC are working to change that.

In 2005 Patagonia launched their Common Threads Garment Recycling Program, through which customers could return their worn out Capilene® Performance Baselayers for recycling. They’ve now added Patagonia fleece, Polartec® fleece from other manufacturers and Patagonia organic cotton T-shirts to the list of recyclables. » Learn More

» Drop Boxes are located in each of our shops

NEW FOR 2007!

The Advanced Frame Expedition is a 13’ hybrid kayak. This higher performance Advanced Elements boat combines the performance of a folding frame kayak and the convenience of an inflatable kayak. There is plenty of storage for extended trips. It sets up in just a few minutes and is compact enough to take along on a weekend adventure. (more…)

Location: US National Whitewater Climbing Center
Date: Feb. 17th
Time: 4pm - 9pm
Price: $10 (Pre-register), $15 (day of)
Prizes and Goodie bags from USNWC Pro Shop
5 Divisions
-Youth Girls (9-14)
-Youth Boys (9-14)
-Beginner Open
-Intermediate Open
-Advanced Open

Come and test your skills at one of the largest outdoor climbing centers in the US! Made to feel just like granite, the climbing center offers approximately 5,700 square feet of climbing surface and over 40 routes. The center includes both a covered 30 ft tall wall and an open air 46 ft tall free form spire. For more information or to register, call (704) 391-3900.

http://www.usnwc.org

Travis (Chapel Hill Shop Manager) Snapped this photo after opening the shop early to service the li’l tikes that had the day off. Fairly weak as far as blizzards go….!