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In Our November Issue
Synthetic vs. Down
Fall & Winter Paddling
Deal of the Day on Twitter!
Sorel
Snowshoes
Photo Contest Winner
November Coupon
Cross Country Skiing

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The Alberni Outpost gang is back from their amazing trek to Everest base camp that took place during the month of October!

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To see more of their breath taking pictures and engage in their adventure click here!
Are you into Fall and Winter paddling?

We are now well into the fall season and are still offering boat rentals from our Nanaimo Retail Store! Get out and enjoy the waning sunshine and beautiful foliage while it lasts!

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Full day rentals only and reservations required!
  
for more information.  

Twitter Deal of the Day 

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 In case you missed it...

 

Alberni Outpost's blow-your-mind deal of the day

 

Here are some of the deals you could have snagged last week:

 

40% off all Keen shoes

50% off Sierra Designs rain jackets

40% off Camelbak packs

30% off Primus stoves

Stainless steel water bottles for $1

Chota paddling gloves $2

 

These deals are over, but don't worry! Just follow us on twitter to watch for more great bargins!

 

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Three Locations to Serve You Better 
  

5161 River Road Port Alberni, BC

1-800-325-3921

(Closed, reopens March 2012)

 

3-1661 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay, BC

250-871-0267

 

8-3200 North Island Hwy. Nanaimo, BC

1-866-760-0011

Sorel� Footwear

 

So you've heard of Sorel� boots but you're intrigued by what all the gossip is about. Sorel� has been producing footwear since 1962, originally it began producing footwear for the

Sorel Winter Carnivalfrozen Tundra, however more recently Sorel began creating footwear for the city streets. 

This season you can find the women's Winter Carnival™  which features the archetypal Sorel look in a versatile waterproof boot.

  

For more Sorel� styles available at Alberni Outpost click here

Snowshoes this season! 

This season snowshoes should be on your mind. Which ones will we be carrying? What styles? and lastly what does this mean for you and your pending outdoor adventures?
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This season MSR� and Atlas� snowshoes are on our mind. With a wide variety from each brand, there is sure to be a style to fit your snowshoeing needs! The weather man is predicting a cold winter with lots of precipitation - sounds like a fun-filled snow season is ahead!
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For a complete guide to what you can find in store this season click here!

Synthetic vs. Down Insulation
 

The ancient battle amongst insulation; synthetic versus down, which is better? It's not necessarily a case of which is better but which one works best for you. Down and synthetic insulation is meant to do one thing - keep you warm! Whether you are pondering a new jacket or venturing the thought of a new sleeping bag, either way your comfort and warmth are the top priority!

There are pros and cons on each side of the argument - check out our complete guide to Down and Synthetic Insulation by click here!

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 Or drop by any Alberni Outpost location to have a staff member guide you through your options. 

2011 Photo Contest Winner!

 Our annual photo contest brought in 53 photos this year! Thank you to everyone who submitted a photo from their personal collection and was willing to share it with all our outdoor friends. 

There was a tremendous response towards the photo survey this year as well and we are pleased to announce this year's winner...

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Exploring the snow caves of Century Sam Lake. 

By Jason Connely


November Coupon 

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Feel free to either print out or mention this coupon at any of our locations for your chance to save big!

 


Cross Country Skiing

 

This season cross country skiing will be in high demand at Alberni Outpost. Alpina� cross country skis is a respected and valued part of the cross
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country skiing world and in turn we want them to become apart of your outdoor equipment inventory. Alpina� has been designing outdoor equipment 
since early 1900 and hasn't compromised quality for quantity in any respect over the years. 

 

In 1948 AlpinaR started designing cross country skiing boots specifically with the interest of cross country racing in mind. The boots are engineered with an asymmetrical flex to follow the biomechanics of a foot while it skis, making you a faster, more efficient skier!

 

 

For more information on Alpina� Cross Country equipment click here!

 

See you soon!
 Sincerely,

 Your friends at Alberni Outpost
 
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