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Gearing up for Ski Season

9/27/2016

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While Ullr has been flirting with our local mountains offering dustings of snowfall in the high elevations, many of us are sluggishly slipping into autumn...it only really feels like autumn in the mornings anyway.  For the wise, tis' the season of #WinterStoke...time of tantalizing video premiers, season pass decisions, and gear assessment.  Whether you're into Nordic or Alpine, chances are you're diggin the hype and  weighing the deals.  Where to look?  For starters...the internet browsing experience is a direct clash with the spirit of the season, so we'd like to encourage you to get out there in the community and bask in the social glory of winter anticipation in the mountains.  Here's some ideas...
PictureImage credit: Photo courtesy of Whistler Blackcomb by Logan Swayze www.coastphoto.com

TURKEY SALE & SKI SWAPS

These events are drenched in stoke amplified by a host of helpful and connected industry members.  Not only will you find deals on gear, this is typically a great opportunity for local clubs to feature their programs and courses. 


MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
  • Oct. 1, 2016 - Nordic Swap & Expo @ the Squamish Adventure Centre hosted by the Sea to Sky Nordics
  • Oct. 7-10, 2016 - Annual Turkey Sale @ most of Whistler Village's Retailers hosted by Whistler Blackcomb
  • Oct. 8, 2016 - Whistler Nordics Ski Swap @ Whistler's Hilton Resort & Spa hosted by Whistler Nordics
  • Oct. 15-16,2016 - Vancouver Winter Extreme Ski & Board Swap @ Vancouver PNE hosted by Canadian Ski Patrol

SPECIALTY SHOPS

Unfortunately our trail side Ski Shop, Access Callaghan, isn't scheduled to open until Mid-November so we'll offer up a couple go-to's for your pre-winter needs.  Typically a specialty shop is going to offer a greater depth of niche product stock than regular outdoor retail stores, and their staff possess a wealth of high value product knowledge that goes beyond basic sizing assistance...these guys ooze winter excitement.
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For the backcountry skiers and boarders, we're going to point to you to Whistler Village Sports - Excess Backcountry.  Located in the Crystal Lodge at the base of Whistler & Blackcomb Gondolas, pop in and say hello to Jamie or any of the other experienced backcountry enthusiasts and experts they staff. They don’t just oversee the day- to-day activities in the shop; they inspire. They educate. They welcome questions, provide informative assistance, and love what they do.  And deals?  Of course!  Here's the current hot list:
  • 2015/16  demo skis/skins/bindings package on sale for $650.
  • 2015/16 demo split boards/skins/bindings package on sale for $800.
  • Scarpa Freedom SL on sale for $499.99
  • Dynafit Beast 14 on sale for $ 499.99
  • Rossignol Soul 7 on sale for $399.99
  • Select 2016/17 back country gear 20% off through the turkey sale.
Quite literally, Hundreds. Of. Dollars. In. Savings.
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So now to Nordic.  We're proud that Callaghan Country has been around since 1981, but these guys have 10 yrs on us!  Sigges Sport Villa is a family owned and operated specialty cross-country ski store originally founded in 1971.  Delivering services with passion, talent, and oodles of knowledge this team set the bar in the Nordic ski industry.  Right now they're running a store-wide pre-season sale with up to 50% off.  If you've got questions about your current gear, be sure to check out their full menu of Nordic services.  If you have the pleasure of meeting Anders or Sigge himself, be sure to give them a hello from Callaghan Country ;)
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