Friday, December 3, 2010

3rd Annual Kayak Giveaway

It's that time again, this could be your lucky year to win a kayak. Stop by our kayak shop or Harbinger Winery in Port Angeles to purchase your raffle tickets. They are only $5 and all of it goes to the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society. So you already have that dream kayak, well, you can turn your win into a $400 gift certificate at Adventures Through Kayaking, a case of wine from Harbinger, fused glass from Strait Fusion or a luncheon facelift from Olympic Day Spa, sweet! The drawing will be held Dec. 23rd and you need not be present to win. Did I mention that all of the proceeds goes to the animals?

Friday, October 22, 2010

Attention Kayak Anglers

Are you looking for a way to access the fish where no one else dares to go? A fishing kayak is your ticket to secret holes on the river and kelp filled coves in the saltwater; here, that elusive catch is waiting. We went a little crazy this year and now carry fishing specific kayaks by Perception, Malibu, and Native Watercraft. A couple models of Native Watercraft are pedal powered or you can even mount a motor to these fishing machines. Stop in soon, the fish are waiting!

Thursday, June 3, 2010

Keep on Adventuring- New adventure options near Port Angeles and Olympic National Park

Great things are happening here on the Olympic Peninsula from the endless outdoor treasures- rivers, lakes, mountains, glaciers, beaches to the annual Juan de Fuca music festival. We are so fortunate to live here and share this amazing area with people visiting from all parts of the world!

To get out there and soak up the forests, beaches, trails, and lakes with all the best equipment, we are now offering rental punchcards for kayaks, bikes, and stand up paddle (SUP) boards, which means your tenth rental is always free. Yes, it's OK to go together on a punchcard with your friends- and rental punchcards can be mixed and matched with all three types of equipment- kayaks, bikes, and SUP's. You might ask, where would I kayak and/or SUP? Well, there are a number of great places, one of my favorites is the glacially carved Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park where you'll glide over the deepest blue water in the midst of Mt. Storm King and Pyramid Mtn staring down at you. Other great kayak/SUP destinations are Freshwater Bay and Lake Aldwell, both situated near Port Angeles and Olympic National Park.

And, then you might ask, "whereabouts is the best place to mountain bike?" Again, there are some sweet options very close, including our newest and most fantastic trail, the Adventure Route portion of the Olympic Discovery Trail. A number of great options are available on this trail depending on how far you would like to ride and what type of experience is suitable for your group. When you pick up your rental bikes (car racks available,) we will get you a free map and go over some great options including two loop rides. Another trail within only a few minutes of Adventures Through Kayaking is the Spruce Railroad Trail that travels along the northern shores of Lake Crescent in Olympic National Park.

So you're looking for something new and adventurous?? Learn how to Stand Up Paddleboard, SUP is the fastest growing, newest watersport sweeping the country; it all started in Hawaii many years ago and now the mainland is catching onto the fun. SUPing feels like walking on water- while you glide on top, you get to see all the colorful critters below. Now you can learn to kayak, mountain bike, and stand up paddleboard right here on the Olympic Peninsula- tours, classes and rentals are available 7 days a week- just give us a call!

Saturday, April 24, 2010

Adventuring 7 Days a Week!

So you've been wondering what 2010 trips are available and when?? Well, we are now in full swing with all kayaking and mountain biking trips going out everyday of the week. For those of you have joined us in the past you know that we keep the group sizes small and the trips do fill up, that way you get maximum fun! Don't worry if you have a large group, give us a call and we will set up a private trip to meet the goals of your party. Last year our 3 most popular trips were the new full day NW Adventure, the half day kayaking to Freshwater Bay, and half day mountain biking on the Adventure Route.

What's new this year, you ask? With the positive response of folks on the Adventure Route biking trip having a super time, we asked them how we could improve on this trip. The main response was- "I'd like to go biking for the entire day." So there you have it, we now offer a full 20 mile day of riding the rolling hills, sweeps, banks, and turns of the Adventure Route.

Keep in mind that paddlers and pedalers alike can rent kayaks, bikes and even stand up paddle boards for exploring the vastness of Olympic National Park and the Olympic Peninsula. So what are you waiting for, let's go adventuring!

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Tis ' the Season to Play

Well here we are, Spring- yippee. Sunshine, warmth, blue skies- all those good things to get us outside movin' and shakin'. It is time to paddle and what a great place we live to get out on the water. We might even get lucky with the gray whale migration and get to see one of the gentle giants; whether we do or not, the seals, otters, sealions and the myriad of underwater critters are all waiting for us to come check 'em out. In other words, let's go paddlin!

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Over $4500 Raised for the Olympic Peninsula Humane Society


Congratulations John DeFransisco- Kayak Winner!

And Linty Hopie- Case of Harbinger Wine Winner!

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 3rd Annual Humane Society Fundraiser; due to your generosity we raised over $4500.

As a side note, NW paddling has been absolutely fantastic. All about mystery, low flowing mist overlayed by a gray overall ominous feeling while on the water, I can't help but to think of all the Twighlight fans out there. While I have not seen any vampires or werewolves while paddling this winter, the conditions have been spectacular!