If you’re planning an outdoor adventure in Northern Minnesota, make Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply your first stop. Nestled on the rocky shoreline of Lake Superior, in Grand Marais, MN, Stone Harbor is your premier place to find high-quality gear, guided tours, rentals, and friendly outdoor advice.
High Quality Gear
Stone Harbor Wilderness Supply carries some of the top names in outdoor gear – brands like Marmot, Wilderness Systems, Bending Branches, and more. We also carry hard-to-find local and specialty brands, like Wintergreen. Our shop is filled with tried-and-true favorites, handpicked by our staff, so you know you’re getting the best gear available on the market today.
Expert Advice
When you walk into Stone Harbor, you’ll be able to connect with a team of employees that are truly passionate about the area, and the outdoors. Our owner has been traveling to the BWCA since before it was actually called the BWCA. Our general manager is always ready to go paddle – even in the middle of winter, you’ll see a kayak on top of his car. This love of the outdoors and adventures extends through our entire staff – and they’re excited to share their expertise with you.
Unbeatable Adventures
We know what it’s like to go on a trip and want to experience the true “hidden gems” of the area – those things that are off the beaten path far enough to be exciting and less-traveled, yet still accessible. Our guided tours, like moonlight kayak trips and other adventures, feature the assistance of an expert who has been there before. Our rentals, on the other hand, give you the opportunity to set out on your own. We can provide you with suggested daytrips and other tips before you go, to make sure you’re getting the most out of your trip.
Closer Than You Think!
If you’re used to traveling up to Duluth, you’ve only reached the tip of the North Shore – keep going up the North Shore Scenic Byway for some of the most gorgeous views of Lake Superior you’ve ever seen. Grand Marais is located just about 20 minutes north of Lutsen – another popular North Shore destination. It’s also a gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area, just up the Gunflint Trail.
Some of Minnesota’s greatest treasures are right here in Stone Harbor’s backyard, and we want to make sure you don’t miss it. We invite you to visit, and experience it for yourself!
Wednesday • August 11, 2010 • by admin
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!
Wednesday • June 16, 2010 • by admin
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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Thursday • April 22, 2010 • by admin
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.
