Piragis Northwoods Company Enews April 15, 2011
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Greetings!
The sun has been out quite a bit here in Ely of late. So much so, we're tempted to leave the jackets at home, but the walk to work is still a bit brisk. We're supposed to have lows in the twenties for the next few days and may be looking at some late season snow this weekend, so we're sending Drew Brockett and Steve Piragis a little further south. In search of warmer weather? Well, partially, but mainly to see many of you at the Midwest Mountaineering 52nd Bi-Annual Outdoor Adventure Expo April 15 - 17 in Minneapolis. Stop in and see Drew and book your canoe outfitting trip for the upcoming season. He'll be on hand to talk canoe trips. You'll recognize our booth -- it'll be the one with all the fantastic pictures of the Boundary Waters. If you need directions to the Expo, just click here and print. Hey, stop in and join us on facebook once in a while and join the discussion. I try to post a cool picture or something, even some deals every once in a while. It is a good start to the day, like your favorite cup of coffee.  | | I'm thinking of remodeling my kitchen. I like this look. No wax floors. Freestyle plumbing. |
What do you think? It is time for a canoe trip, don't you think!? We've gotta melt some ice. Remember, that we are holding a two-month long Canoe and Kayak Sale. Unprecedented in the industry, Your Friends in the Great Northwoods, are offering you 10% off New Canoes and Kayaks plus Free Shipping within 500 miles of Ely, Minnesota. If you live farther away, call us and we'll give you a delivery quote. When you take into account no sales tax you are really getting some great savings. This sale will end on May 1st, 2011. Steve Schon and Steve Piragis are your contacts, call them on our toll-free line 1-800-223-6565 and get the best deal on new canoes you'll find anywhere!From the end of the road,
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News from the Outfitting Desk
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News from the Outfitting Desk Our Outfitting Brochure has some fantastic art in it and it is a great piece to give a friend of yours who doesn't know diddly about the Boundary Waters but has always wanted to come to Ely and take a canoe trip. We send out thousands of them every year, but that eats up resources, takes time and, yes, even if it gets recycled later, it uses up some more trees.
We've had a project in mind for some time to reduce our footprint on the mail order and paper waste realm. It has taken some time to design and upload, but our new Electronic Flip Page Canoe Trip Outfitting Brochure is ready to be viewed online via computer or IPAD. You can share the link with friends or just save it to your favorites and use it as a resource if you like. It is complete with some fantastic testimonials from our canoe trip clients and all of the current outfitting rates. You can navigate by flipping the pages with your mouse or finger (touch screens) or the table of contents or via thumbnail images. It has shareware on it as well as bookmark features and much more. As you can tell, we think it is cool - and environmentally friendly.
Check it out, enjoy.  | | Click the Image for our cool new flip page online brochure. |
Our Guided Group Trips still have room for you and your friends. There are many exciting adventures to choose from and for anyone who has wanted to take a trip where just about everything is included, these are great options. Please call us to find out more about them or to reserve a spot. Leave the planning to us and come on up to Ely, MN!! http://www.piragis.com/outfitting/guidedgrouptrips.html We look forward to hearing from you soon. Please don't hesitate to call/email us with questions so your trip planning can get started. Paddling through this impressive wilderness is something that we all should have an opportunity to do. We have the experience to make sure your trip is the best it can be. Get ready for a fantastic time on the water!
From the land of ravens and wolves, Drew 1-800-223-6565 Piragis Northwoods Outfitting Call or email Bert or Drew to plan a trip into the Boundary Waters or Quetico wilderness in 2011!!! Send me your trip stories and pictures: piragis webmaster |
Steve Schon featured on Music with Minnesotans You can listen online!
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Steve Schon was recently interviewed for Music with Minnesotans™ by Alison Young of Minnesota Public Radio.
St. Paul, Minn. - Steve Schon is the "boat guy" at Piragis Northwoods Company in Ely. He gets folks set up with the right paddle, the most comfy canoe and the full set of camping gear they'll need on a Boundary Waters expedition. And he likes to get out there as often as he can himself. Steve came to retail by way of singing, music therapy and later the natural sciences. He is jovial, knowledgeable and loves classical music. While I'm all set with my kayak, paddle and gear, Steve and I spoke about our favorite pieces, especially the ones we carry in our heads while paddling.

Read the rest of the story here and listen to Schoney's celebrated music picks!
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We use Facebook to post quick news about Ely, special sales, fire-ban status in the wilderness, current events and fun stuff.
Thanks for your social media help and thanks for sharing us with your friends as we continue to promote Piragis Northwoods Company and the Boundary Waters Catalog and utilize all means necessary to keep you, our valued customers and trip clients, in the loop. |  |
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Your Friends in the Great Northwoods | 105 North Central Avenue Ely, MN 55731 1-800-223-6565 |
SNOWSHOE SALE End of season Clearance Sale. No backorders will be taken.

On Sale Snowshoes: The Guide Series Now 20% OFF CLICK HERE

On Sale Snowshoes: The Hiker Series Now 20% OFF CLICK HERE

On Sale Snowshoes: Youth Snowshoes Now 20% OFF CLICK HERE

On Sale Snowshoes: Snowshoe Poles Now 20% OFF CLICK HERE
Our Best-Selling Axe Sharpening Stones from Gransfors Bruks are now back in stock. These tend to fly off the shelves so quick that we didn't even put them in our paper catalog this year. GOT AXE? NEED STONE!
 Get your axe back to it's original sharpness with this 2 1/4" round stone. It is coarse on one side and fine on the other. The bottom of the case can be left on the stone for a secure fit and easy grip surface. Your Price $45.00
We Are Solar Powered Click the link above and you'll find a graph of our energy production and consumption here at Piragis in Ely.
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