Piragis Northwoods Company in Ely, Minnesota
Piragis Northwoods Company Enews
February 24, 2011
Greetings!

We just received a nice blanket of three to four inches of thick, white snow.  It filled in the ruts and thawed pockets in our trails and roads.  After the thaw last week we now have a great base for skiing on trails and on the lakes.

The sun is out today and our solar panels are soaking it all in, we've made it through most of the day producing all of the energy we are using.  That sure feels good when you see the dial begin to spin backwards!

If you've been following our blog or facebook entries, you'll see we are beginning to think about Spring and open water paddling in earnest.  How about you?

We've gotten a lot of calls recently about guided group trips, full-outfitting and canoe rentals lately.  Drew and Bert are busy answering phones and grabbing permits, routing trips and talking fishing.  It is making me more anxious for the end of winter, just listening to them. 

From the end of the road,

Sincerely,
Tim Stouffer
Piragis Northwoods Company


Special Tarp Sale by Drew Brockett
Hey Fellow Canoe Campers,

As many of you know, we do our best to sell as much of our used gear after each season. That's why we are always able to give you the best and newest gear year after year. But, sometimes we have something special that has fallen through the cracks. Today is your lucky day to find out what it is.

The outfitting department has one 15x15 ultralight 1.1 oz tarp left. It's in great condition except for a small hole. I have attached a picture with the hole next to a sticky note. So, it should be a very easy fix with a Hippo Patch or a piece of boat tape - both are available from us. The little hole is near the center of the tarp.

cooke custom sewing tarp for sale
Now, the deal of the day!! It is a $395 tarp. You can own it for only $260 plus shipping (plus tax if you are in MN)!!! It's a fantastic deal. Remember, there is only one left so call soon. Ask for Drew or Bert at 800-223-6565 and one of us can take your order. Again, it's in great condition overall. You will not be disappointed at all. Just a quick fix is needed and it is ready to go.

Keep on checking back to the Piragis Blog as we may continue to put some more outfitting items on here. You don't want to miss out!!

The paddling season is getting closer!!!
Drew


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Rental Minnesota IIIs on SALE
We have three rental MN3's that have been in our fleet for two seasons. We usually sell them after one season for $1900. These three have been reduced to $1600. They have lots of hull scratches but are structurally sound with many years of life left in them. They come equipped with yoke pads and internal skid plates. The hulls have all been reconditioned with resin where needed.

Give me a call and get yours before they're gone. 1-800-223-6565.  Steve Schon


  
The Rhythms of Life by Bert Heep
Our lives take on a pattern of rhythms and cycles that are comforting and give us a sense of being grounded. We navigate our lives by various waypoints along the way - holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, the change of seasons, vacations, retirement, and so on. We anticipate these times; we mark them down on our calendars, and our lives have a sense of direction with these "cairns" that mark our journey through a given year or a lifetime. There is a particular cairn on my journey that I come to every year about this same time. It is like a canoe paddle sticking out of a snow bank and if it could speak, it would say "Get ready - it's almost time to paddle."

The winter is just about over (REALLY?! Bert :) we'll see)

Read the rest of Bert's story here on our blog.
 
Call or email Bert or Drew to plan a trip into the Boundary Waters or Quetico wilderness in 2011!!!
 
See you round the bend,

Bert Heep

 
What do YOU think?
We'd like to know your favorite piece of Boundary Waters Gear that you've gotten from Piragis Northwoods Company and why.  Send us some pics of you using it if you like, but please share with us and other newsletter readers why you wouldn't take a trip without it.  I'm going draw at random from these reviews and give away some coveted Piragis Fleece Jackets.  Let's put a deadline of the end of March on this little feedback forum, that should give you enough time, and I'll remind you a few times.

YOUR FAVORITE PIECE OF PIRAGIS GEAR and why?

   email TIM with your gear reviews

Great deals on paddles, 30% off regular prices. 
Discounted Bending Branches Paddles in Stock!  
We're passing the savings on to you.  Here's a list of the paddles that you'll save money on.  Click the links below to find them and more online at The Boundary Waters Catalog.

Loon    B0040031  $49.95  NOW $34.97

Beavertail    B0040002  $69.95  NOW $48.97

Arrow    B0040033  $74.95 NOW $52.47

Great Sales on Canoe Paddles

Bending Branches Blem Paddles on Sale Here

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Ely, MN  55731
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