• 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!

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!)

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!

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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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.

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.