Grand Opening Event Highlights
Thanks to everyone who came out to Stone Harbor’s Grand Opening last weekend! We had a great time with special events and discounts throughout the store. We’re proud to say that a portion of our sales also went to support two great local organizations, Kids Plus and the Cook County Schools Booster Club. We also gave the following items away to these lucky winners:
- Wintergreen Jacket: Anne Hegg
- Half Day Kayak Trip: Casey Schaeppi
- Half Day Kayak Trip: Rochelle Ninefeldt
- Go Lite Lumbar Water Pack (Female): Debby Molano
- Go Lite Lumbar Water Pack (Male): Luke Heine
- Go Lite Hat: Mike Wedeking, Jason LaFavor, Wally Erikson, Sue Burk, Rick Schubert, Genevieve Olive, Curtis Larson, Nathan Sheils, Jeffrey Keil, Ali Schaefer, Barb Seipp, Nickie Imangul
We also enjoyed a delicious, winning one-pot cookoff dish from Kait & Anne Redborg. They made us Smoked Trout Ravioli with a Marscapone Cream Sauce – believe it or not, they DO actually cook like that on the trail. The meal incorporated all fresh ingredients, including handmade pasta. All materials used were BWCA approved, down to the white wine in Nalgene bottles, which was used in the sauce and to drink with the meal. They even toasted the bread and garnished it all with fresh parsley. Delicious! We hope to have the recipe from them soon, so we can share it with you!
If you weren’t able to make it out for the Grand Opening, we do hope to see you soon! In the meantime, here’s a little photo tour to tide you over until your next visit.
A view into the store from the front door.
To the left, we have men's clothing.
And to the right, clothing for women and kids, plus some kids toys/gifts.
Toward the back is a shoe section, as well as an area filled with gorgeous canoes and kayaks.
And to the right is maps and fishing gear.
Including kick boats, rods, sunglasses - and a whole heckuva lot of hand tied flies.
There is a cozy nook in the back with a fireplace, sofa, and unique local gifts and artwork.
Here's a better look at some of the shoes, from the steps up to the mezzanine.
In the mezzanine, we keep a wide variety of camping gear.
Including tents, sleeping bags, bear barrels, and much more - perfect for your trip into the BWCA!
Hope you enjoyed that little photo tour! Come and see us soon – right now we’re having great end-of-season specials on our summertime gear, so we can make space for the winter stuff. In a few months, we’ll be all about snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, ice climbing, winter camping and more. Fall will be here before you know it, so if you want to kayak, canoe, climb or fish, make your plans today!
Stone Harbor Guests Share Trip Highlights
Gary Binger and Pam Luer of Minneapolis recently enjoyed a kayak tour with guide Frank Moe, and shared these great pictures with us:
Frank gets Pam settled in her kayak at the start of the tour.
Pam paddles in to shore.
The group takes a rest and enjoys the scenery at the halfway point.
Pam gets a high five from Frank at the end.
After their tour at Stone Harbor, Pam and Gary enjoyed a session with local yoga instructor Sherri Moe (left) - who also happens to be Frank's wife!
“Pam and I are still talking about our trip to Grand Marais and selling Stone Harbor every chance we get (including me showing off my new lighted water bottle [that Jack] hooked me up with!” Gary told us in an email when he sent these pictures. “We can’t wait to come back!”
(Do you have photos from an adventure that you’d like to share with us? Send us a note to let us know!)
Grand Opening SALE August 6-8
We’re celebrating the opening of Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply this weekend with a variety of great events – from a Wintergreen jacket giveaway to a one-pot cookoff of BWCA foods and more – with a SALE in the store, too! Come on in to view a variety of discounts. It’s also your chance to meet the people from Langford Canoe (Canada’s oldest and most respected canoe company) and try out their canoes. Don’t miss it! Call us at 218-387-3136 if you have any questions!
Dragon Boat Festival – Paddle Giveaway!
The North Shore Dragon Boat Festival is coming up next weekend (July 29-August 1) and we’re a proud sponsor!
We’ve even secured a carbon fiber dragon boat paddle from ZRE – just like the pros use – to give away to one lucky winner at the event!
To register to win, all you need to do is stop by the store sometime during the Dragon Boat Festival. The deadline for entry is 3 pm on Saturday. The drawing will be held on the stage at Harbor Park at 4 pm, just before the last set of races. You must be present to win.
We look forward to seeing you there – and good luck to the racers!
Now Open: Read All About It!
As we announced on our Facebook page Monday – and in a release to the press today – Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply is now open! Here’s the official announcement. We hope to see you soon!
STONE HARBOR WILDERNESS SUPPLY NOW OPEN IN GRAND MARAIS, MN
Offering gear, tours, rentals and more for the great outdoors
Visitors to the Grand Marais area have a new resource to help them explore all of the outdoor adventures the area has to offer. Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply, located at 20 E 1st St, opened its doors on Monday, June 14 and is ready to offer gear, guided tours, rentals and more to its guests.
Stone Harbor is a unique addition to the area in that it is not just a store or outfitter – it’s both, and staffed with experts in everything from canoeing and camping, to kayaking, fly fishing, rock climbing and more. The store carries hard to find, high-end brands like Langford canoes, Maelstrom kayaks, and Wintergreen clothing. It also has a wide selection of clothing and footwear, plus artwork and gifts created by local artisans.
“Our team has put together an excellent selection of items, and I’m very proud of the hard work they’ve put in over the last few months,” says store owner Jack Stone. “We’re very excited to share the merchandise and tours with our guests, and help them get out and enjoy the area.”
The store’s retail hours are Monday thru Saturday 9 am-8 pm and Sundays 10 am-6 pm. Guided kayaking, canoeing, rock climbing, and fly fishing tours are also offered throughout the week, and can be arranged through the store’s staff. Equipment rentals can also be arranged through the store.
“This portion of the North Shore has so much to offer,” Stone says. “While staying in Grand Marais you can experience some of the best fly fishing in the state, sea kayak on Lake Superior, take a daytrip into the BWCAW, canoe on a variety of other inland lakes, climb challenging rock faces with incredible views, and so much more. We’re thrilled to be helping to make these outdoor adventures more accessible to visitors to our area.”
About Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply is a high adventure retail sporting goods store in Grand Marais, MN, located right on the rocky shoreline of the East Bay of Lake Superior. The store offers handpicked selections in sporting goods for all seasons – canoes, kayaks, camping and paddling gear that is truly among the best of the best. In the winter, the store offers gear for cross country skiing, snowshoeing, winter camping and other Nordic sports. Its expert staff offers advice on merchandise as well as on the local area; guided tours and rentals are also available.
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Register Now: Wilderness First Aid
Wilderness First Aid is the perfect course for outdoor guides or trip leaders who want a basic level of first aid training. Students who successfully complete the course will be certified in Wilderness First Aid for two years by SOLO, the oldest Wilderness Medicine School in the World. This course meets the guidelines of the American Camping Association. The WFA is 20 hours long (two and a half days), and focuses on the basic skills of: Response and Assessment, Musculoskeletal Injuries, Environmental Emergencies, Survival Skills, Soft Tissue Injuries, and Medical Emergencies.
Course Dates: Tuesday June 22 (evening), Wednesday, June 25 (all day) and Thursday June 24 (all day).
Cost: $160 Course Materials are included. Lodging and meals are the responsibility of course participants but we at Stone Harbor would be glad to assist you in finding accommodations if you need them.
Registration: To register contact Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply at 218-387-3136.
Instructor: Frank Moe has been teaching for SOLO for 13 years. He has a Masters Degree in Human Physiology from the University of North Carolina, and has been certified as an EMT and Wilderness EMT.
Ham Run Recap
We had a great time at the Ham Run last Sunday, May 2nd! It was a gorgeous day for the half marathon and 5 K run – no one could have asked for better weather.
Clothing Buyer Melissa Richter and Owner Jack Stone at the Ham Run
Stone Harbor manned the water station at mile marker 8, where we got to witness the new “hydra pouch” in action. Instead of disposable cups, runners were given a reusable silicone squishy cup that they could use at each water station. The system was so slick that runners could run by, squeeze open their cups, press the dispenser lever, fill up completely and all without losing more than a second of time.
Of course for us the best part of the run was cheering on the runners. Our team was lively and happy to greet the runners with a big “good job, keep it up, get your water here…” After all 100+ runners passed, by we were able to hang out with them at the end of the Gunflint trail. A tent was set up with live music, and lunch for all the participants.
A special thanks to volunteer Paul Ramey, who helped us out with his enthusiastic cheering.
Overall it was a great day, and we were honored to be part of it. We can’t wait to see you at some of the other events we’ll be supporting throughout the summer.
Stone Harbor at the Ham Run This Weekend
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply is a sponsor of the Ham Run Half Marathon, taking place this weekend on the Gunflint Trail. We’ll be manning a water station along the way, and cheering on the runners. Good luck racers, we hope it’s a beautiful day for you!
BWCA Permits To Be Available for Pick-Up at Stone Harbor
Looking for a place to pick up your BWCA permit? Choose Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply! We’re convenient to the Gunflint Trail, and also offer the opportunity to stop in and check out some great gear. You can even rent a wide variety of items from us – including tents, sleeping bags, portage packs, and more – plus Langford canoes. Permits will be available for pick-up beginning in early June, once the store is open. You can make your reservation online here.
Staff Pick: Maelstrom Kayaks
You may have already heard that Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply will be carrying Langford canoes (one of the only places in the US you can get them, due to our relationship with Fall River Trading, their exclusive US distributor) – but did you know that you will also be able to get Maelstrom kayaks here too?
{the Maelstrom Vaåg 174}
These superior-quality kayaks are manufactured in Canada, and available on a very limited basis in the US. In fact, Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply is currently the only place you can find them in the upper Midwest. They are comparable to the best British kayaks on the market, and are renowned for their design, beauty, and performance.
Excited to come check one out? For more information on Maelstrom kayaks, stop in at our store, give us a call at 218.387.3136, or send us an email.
