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Vintage Patagonia on Display in Raleigh
This Wednesday night we are showcasing a collection of vintage Patagonia clothing which dates back to the company’s founding. Great Pacific Iron Works, short sleeve rugby shirts, original “original” stand...
Big Dig Completes Watauga Mountains-to-Sea Trail
Enjoy this fantastic video by Randy Johnson about this year’s Big Dig in Watauga County. Seeing this makes us appreciate our dedicated MST volunteers even more (if that’s even possible!)....
Great Outdoor Provision Co. to host Banff Mountain Film’s Radical Reels
Friday, September 9, 2011 7-10pm Hanes Brand Theatre – Winston-Salem, NC You don’t have to journey to Banff each fall to see these exciting films! Great Outdoor Provision Co. will...
Kayak Fishing Clinic a Success
The Greenville Great Outdoor Provision Co. kayak fishing seminar was very successful with 18 to 21 participants who were all extremely interested about getting involved in the sport. Some participants...
The Total Outdoorsman Manual
Strange but true – Raleigh happens to be home to Field & Stream editor-at-large T. Edward Nickens, whose new book The Total Outdoorsman Manual, is part skills primer and part...
River Bound Half Marathon & 5k Raises $$ for NC Outward Bound
2010 River Bound Race Series The 2010 River Bound Race Series is a signature trail running race series featuring some of the most scenic and challenging trails in the entire...
Blue Ridge Relay -- 12 "regular" guys
Bob Nelson, Captain of our Blue Ridge Relay team, reflects on this weekend’s accomplishment. From start to finish Bob kept us organized, motivated and laughing. Bob – Our thanks to...
TrustyGOPC joins the Blue Ridge Relay
Starting line at Grayson Highlands for the BRR What do a micro-biologist, EMT, and a Mule have in common? Rank body odor for starters! This weekend Trusty is embedded within...
IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Results
Fifteen anglers entered into the regional IFA tournament at Surf City on May 23rd. Fishing began at first light on Sunday morning and anglers were greeted with the best weather...
Recent Kayak Fishing Seminars
About 35 participants came to the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium on May 1st and about 20 participants came to the Carolina Kayak Club on May 3rd to learn about kayak...
2010 Spartan Summit a Success
Competition Report just in from Stephen Wilkers @ UNCG Outdoor Adventures. This past Saturday, February 20th marked the 12th annual Spartan Summit climbing competition. We had over 25 climbers compete...
A Photographic Hike Thru Umstead State Park
Knox is a local adventurer who has logged countless hours of enjoyment in William B. Umstead State Park. Check out some of his photos from our local crown jewel State...
Wildlife in North Carolina Announces Photo Contest Winners
RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan.7, 2010) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Wildlife in North Carolina magazine have selected 2009 photo competition winners from the largest number of entries ever. The...
Joe Miller interviews Everest Climber
Great interview went up today on Joe’s Blog: mysocalledlayoff.blogspot.com Last year, mountaineer Ciprian “Chip” Popoviciu of Raleigh took Martin Middle School to the top of the world. Wedensday, you can...
Greenfield Adventure Sprint Challenges Racers Physically and Mentally
by Andrea Talley On Saturday, March 28, the City of Wilmington’s Adventure Pathways program held the 7th Annual Greenfield Adventure Sprint. The Adventure Sprint challenges racers to over 22 miles...
Jon Bowermaster
The right place at the right time. Not exactly what the 91passengers of the M/S Explorer thought on Thanksgiving 2007 as an iceberg sank their ship into the frigid waters...
Krispy Kreme Challenge
3/30/09 UPDATE: ESPN Posted a video story St. Mary’s & Johnson…just before the hill climb on St. Mary’s this morning. About the KKC: The Krispy Kreme Challenge is an annual,...
Durham Shop to Close
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chuck Millsaps 919-834-2916 EXT 201 chuckm@greatoutdoorprovision.com Paula Harris 919-286-4407 paulah@northgateassociates.com DURHAM, NC – One Thousand Fifty Eight West Club Blvd. has been the trailhead for adventure in...