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"An optimist stays up until midnight to see the new year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves."
Bill Vaughn
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Store Hours:
Mon-Sat 9:30-6:00
Sun 10:00-5:00
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A word from Brian...  Happy New Year everyone. As we enter a new era in 2010 here at Ocean River, I look forward to being even better at "Getting you out there", with new tours and courses that will be both exciting and educational. Keep a close eye out as there will be something for you in what we are offering. I am pleased to announce our newest staff member, Kathleen Burton, who comes from her last job in marketing with local company, Wildplay, to work for Ocean River. She will take the position of Marketing Director to make Ocean River the go-to place for fun activities as well as the place to get the best gear. Our store will continue to have interesting events at least once a month right through until April so make sure you check out our events calendar. The one coming up on January 6th is Digital Magic, a multimedia presentation that will awe you and also help you understand how to take better digital images. We are also offering two, one day classes - outdoor digital photography in March. I look forward to seeing you in the store in the New Year. Truly, Brian |
FREE $10
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Come and visit us in January and get a free $10 off any purchase at Ocean River of over $100.  |
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Offer Expires: January 31, 2010.
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Winter Kids Footwear in Stock Now!!
Great Selection From such brands as
 
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WARNING: Store Closed Monday, January 11th for Emergency Ski Trip!
Due to a staff retreat on Monday, January 11th, Ocean River will be closed for the day. We sincerely hope that this does not cause any inconvenience to any of our customers.
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Digital Magic - Learn How to Take Great Photos
A Special evening event
Wed. January 6th 7:30 at Ocean River.
with Mike Bryne
 
Join professional photographer and filmmaker Mike Byrne as he roams the
great outdoors -- chasing marmots and mountain goats, tracking
ice-climbers and skiers, seeking yet another "hero" shot atop another
breath-taking summit. Along the way, learn a few hardlearned rules
about digital photography. Read More...As well, check out the digital photography courses we are running in March with Mike. |
River Night at Ocean River
Skippy films preview of newest film
February 17th at 7pm
If you love the excitement of  whitewater, this evening will be tons of fun as Adrian Kieran, whitewater paddler/filmmaker will be at Ocean River to show us highlights of film "Jaunt".
Special offers on Liquid Logic Kayaks, Northwater and Werner paddles in the store on this night.
If you love whitewater, come and meet some good folks, and see what cool stuff Ocean River has.
See Skippyfilms.com for the film trailer
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Help Stelly's Build a School
 Now that you have new clothes for Christmas, bring in your old sweaters and jackets
to Ocean
River to help support Stelly's Global Perspective students when they travel down
to the Sacred Valley in Peru this March.
Read More...
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Skiing and Snowboarding in Comfort
By James Rogers
The Island mountains are covered in snow! Skiers and snowboarders are carving and riding with extra zest this year.
Skiing and snowboarding require specialized equipment and technical knowledge for people to have a good time. This also applies to the clothes you choose, especially on our west (sometimes wet) coast. Read more...
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Winter Camping on the Wet Coast
By Sarah Duhamel
Camping and hiking on Vancouver Island is plentiful during the winter. The beaches are less populated, the trails less trodden, the coastal storms intriguingly ferocious. From snowy mountaintops to sandy beaches, we are blessed to live in this temperate ʻwinterʼ play land. To truly enjoy the outdoors at this time of year, however, requires a little planning. Read more...
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Fun Links
Mother Nature's Child Trailer
Today Nature Deficit Disorder threatens the health and well-being of children.
Entangled Sea Lion at Race Rocks
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Upcoming Courses
Outdoor Digital Photography Course
Mar 14, Mar 28
This workshop will introduce how to use aperture and shutter speed to capture the photographs you want. The primary focus is to encourage you to break out of the "Automatic" stranglehold (also called green mode) and start taking control of your camera.
Intro to Snowshoeing
Jan 14 & 17, Jan 28 & 31, Feb 11&14
In one evening and one day we will give you the skills necessary to venture out into the winter backcountry below the tree line.
Greenland Style Bracing & Rolling
Jan 23
Whether youʼre curious about this alternative paddling technique or are
already paddling with a Greenland-style paddle, this course will
interest you!
Intro Rescues
Feb 6, Feb 20
Capsize safely and rescue yourself in the warmth of Crystal Pool
Navigation and Marine Weather
Feb 10, Mar 24
We'll teach you how to safely and confidently
interpret marine weather forecasts, predict tides and currents, read charts
(marine maps) and plan routes on the ocean.
The Gray Zone
Feb 27
This practical course is designed to give you confidence and comfort in the gray zone: the area between being right-side up and upside- down.
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