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  • Shop
  • About
    • Store Hours
    • Directions
    • The Owners
    • Staff
    • History
  • Events
    • Event Calendar
    • Fresh Coast Film Festival
    • Michigan Ice Fest
  • Activities
    • Summer
      • Disc Golf
      • Fly Fishing
      • Biking
      • Camping/Hiking
      • Paddling
      • Rock Climbing
      • Trail Running
      • Stand Up Paddling – SUP
    • Winter
      • Fat Biking
      • Alpine Skiing
      • Nordic Skiing
      • Backcountry Skiing
      • Ice Climbing
      • Snowshoeing
      • Surfing
  • Gear
    • Our Brands
    • Used Gear
  • Service & Rentals
    • Bike Service
    • Ski & Snowboard Service
    • Cross Country Ski Service
    • Kayaks/S.U.P.
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  • Guide Service
    • Climbing Guides
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FITS Heavy Expedition Sock Review

FITS Heavy Expedition Sock Review

What’s the fastest way to shut down a cold weather adventure? Arguably the most important part of any cold weather clothing system is your socks. This is because if your feet become damp or wet, then your adventure could be ruined. We recommend that if you are heading out this fall/winter for an adventure, that you […]

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Top 7 Items To Have On Your Hunting Gear List

Top 7 Items To Have On Your Hunting Gear List

With the temperatures dropping and the UP’s favorite season approaching.  It’s time for hunting season- a strong tradition in the Upper Peninsula to be sure.  From grouse & waterfowl, to whitetail deer season, dedicated hunters will be spending lots of time in the outdoors in a wide variety of conditions. Don’t forget to stop by and check […]

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Patagonia Better Sweater

Patagonia Better Sweater

Warm polyester fleece meets your favorite sweater—the Patagonia Better Sweater! Worn as an outer layer in the fall, or layered under a shell in the winter, the Patagonia Better Sweater fleece jacket is a cozy sweater-knit staple in any Yoopers closet. The days of grandpa’s itchy wool sweater have ended, with Patagonia’s eco-friendly, sleek Better […]

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Searching for Colors? The Best Places To See Fall Colors In The U.P.!

Searching for Colors? The Best Places To See Fall Colors In The U.P.!

Fall foliage in the Upper Peninsula is down right spectacular and was recently voted #1 in the USA Today Best Places For Fall Foilage . People travel from all over the world to see the leaves change, and Michigan’s U.P. has arguably the best foliage in the Midwest with bright orange, yellow and red leaves. […]

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5 Keweenaw Must-Dos

5 Keweenaw Must-Dos

The Keweenaw offers an endless variety of outdoor activities. Whether you’re visiting for a weekend, moving up to attend MTU, or have spent whole life here, there is always something to discover. We asked our staff to pick their favorites and we came up with a list of 5 must-dos. 1. Take a mine tour:  […]

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5 Marquette Must Do’s

5 Marquette Must Do’s

Whether you are coming to Marquette for a vacation or attending NMU as an incoming student, here are a few must do things to experience the true Marquette! While these are only 5 of the more popular things to do, our staff is well versed in some more adventurous outtings in and around the U.P. […]

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