Barefoot Running 101 coming to NJ shops · 27 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Whether you’re recovering from injury, re-discovering the joy of running, or are just curious about this new phenomenon, barefoot running can benefit you!
Presented by Michael Sandler, author of Barefoot Running, Sandler is co-founder of RunBare & the nation’s leading expert on barefoot running. Made by wildly popular by Vibram’s Five Fingers shoes, this is a FREE clinic you won’t want to miss.
Catch it at both Blue Ridge shops in New Jersey:
Give Back: National Trails Day is this Saturday! · 91 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Join us this Saturday, June 5th, 2010 for National Trails Day! See below for a list of participating store markets.
Charlottesville, VA – Fluvanna County
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports from 9 AM to 12 PM on the Heritage Trail at Pleasant Grove Park in Fluvanna County.
First 20 people will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
Bring a friend or bring your family and help keep our parks looking great! Please bring sunscreen, bug repellant and appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Water and snacks will be provided!
Please email John Holden with any questions you might have.
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Blacksburg, VA
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports from 9 AM to 12 PM at Golden Hills Park.
390 Cinnabar Road, Christiansburg, VA 24073 From US Rt. 460, take Peppers Ferry exit. At end of exit turn left onto Cinnabar Road. Go 1/2 mile and take 1st right onto Authority Drive. (just before the walking overpass), then 1st left and park by the pavilion.
First 20 people will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
Water and snacks will be provided!
Please email Adam Walker with any questions you might have.
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Warrenton, VA
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports from 9 AM to 12 PM at
Sky Meadows State Park.
Bring a friend or bring your family and help keep our parks looking great! Aid in clipping back some brush and removing some of those pesky, invasive plants. Please bring sunscreen, bug repellant and appropriate clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.
Water and lunch will be provided!
First 20 people will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
Please email Josh Warner with any questions you might have.
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Williamsburg, VA
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports from 9 AM to 12 PM at
York River State Park.
First 25 people will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
Volunteers will meet at the store between 8:15 and 8:30 AM. We will carpool to the park. Please bring sunscreen, bug repellant, appropriate clothing and footwear, work gloves and tools for cutting back vegetation. Bring a friend or your family and help keep our parks looking great!
Water and snacks will be provided!
Please email Bobby Hall with any questions you might have.
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Princeton, NJ
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports from 9 AM to 1 PM at Turning Basin Park.
First 25 people will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
Volunteers will meet at the park located at Alexander St., Princeton, NJ 08540. Please bring sunscreen, bug repellant, appropriate clothing and footwear, and work gloves. Bring a friend or your family and help clean up the Delaware-Raritan Canal path.
Water and snacks will be provided!
Please email Scott Morris with any questions you might have.
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Madison, NJ
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports from 9 AM to 1 PM at Central Park in Parsippany, NJ.
First 20 people will receive a FREE T-Shirt.
Volunteers will meet at the store at 8:15 AM. We will then carpool to the park. Please bring sunscreen, bug repellant, appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. Tools for cutting back vegetation will be provided. Bring a friend or your family and help keep our parks looking great!
Water and lunch will be provided!
Please email Jason Henrich with any questions you might have.
America’s 200,000 miles of trails allow us access to the natural world for recreation, education, exploration, solitude, inspiration & much more. National Trails Day, the only nationwide celebration of trails, brings awareness to trails & thanks many people & partners for their support & hard work, including volunteers, land agencies & outdoor minded businesses. It is also a day to introduce people to the many joys & benefits of trails.
Blue Ridge Mountain University starts May 1st! · 134 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Every Saturday in May (May 1st-22nd) Blue Ridge Mountain Sports will host Mountain University, a series of educational classes in Kayaking and Canoeing, Camping, Hiking with Kids, and Day Hiking. These free 45-minute courses cover all the basics in clothing, equipment, planning, and safety. Classes will take place every Saturday at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Each week Blue Ridge will be giving away a select grand prize from The North Face. No registration necessary.
May 1 – Kayaking and Canoeing
From kayaks to family canoes, staff will cover topics such as performance, features and benefits of different boat models, PFD and safety essentials, picking the right paddle, and how to transport your boat.
May 8 – Camping
Class will discuss ways to make your stay in the outdoors easy, clean, and comfortable. Learn how to set up camp, tips on cooking, and the top 5 campgrounds in the area.
May 15 – Hiking with Kids
Taking kids on an outside adventure means preparation, safety, and knowing where to start. Class will cover kid’s footwear, backpacks, and child carrier options. Also learn the top 5 kid-friendly hikes in the area.
May 22 – Day Hiking
Day hikes are fun, simple, and packed full of great experiences. However, having great resources, the right gear, and essential footwear are important. Staff will discuss the best local hikes, planning, safety, and the basic needs for a great day hike.
A "Real" European Vacation · 155 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Ever had thoughts of an off-beat European vacation? Then I’d suggest you check out Gary Scott, world traveler, photographer, and intrepid adventure travel guide who heads up Right Path Adventures. Gary will be stopping by each and every Blue Ridge location in April showcasing his series of summer trips heading to the Dolomite region of Italy—famous for its mind-blowing mountain country and postcard-perfect village settings.
This is a slideshow worth seeing…and experiencing if you have some spare weeks to burn this summer. Each show starts at 7pm.
Banff in Blacksburg nearly sold out! · 169 days ago by Kurt Peterson
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Blacksburg, VA is nearly sold out! Please call the Lyric Theatre ((540) 951-4771) before you come from afar and make sure that tickets are still available!
But if you have tickets already…enjoy!
Shelter for Haiti Tent Drive · 217 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Beginning January 27th, all Blue Ridge Mountain Sports locations began serving as drop-off points for the Shelter for Haiti tent drive. In an effort to provide critically needed shelter for victims of the January 12th earthquake that struck Haiti, Blue Ridge staff will be collecting tents in good working condition with all parts accounted for and any new tarps people are willing to donate.
All tents & tarps will be inspected and shipped to Convoy of Hope in Missouri, a 501©3 non-profit aid relief agency with staff working directly out of the Convoy of Hope warehouse outside of Haiti’s capital city, Port-au-Prince. Since the earthquake, Convoy of Hope has shipped 12 shipping containers of badly needed food & supplies in addition to their staff providing medical aid to injured Haitians.
Following President Rene Preval’s request for 200,000 tents, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports contacted Convoy of Hope among other aid agencies searching for an outlet to ship donated tents.
“Competition for the canvas homes has boiled into arguments and machete fights, a sign of the desperation felt by the hundreds of thousands of people without homes struggling for shelter in this wrecked city. Haiti’s president has asked the world for 200,000 tents and says he will sleep in one himself.” 1
Next to food and medical supplies, shelter is the next primary concern as Haiti begins to see increased temperatures & rain moving into the spring months.
“Outside of the food area, the two prime worries are: one, medical services or medical equipment, and, two, shelter,” said Lewis Lucke, U.S. special coordinator for relief and reconstruction.” 1
As an additional incentive, Blue Ridge Mountain Sports is offering 20% off coupons for all tents & tarps with the donation of an old tent or new tarp for Haitian aid relief. To find the nearest Blue Ridge Mountain Sports store location, click here.
For more information about the Shelter for Haiti tent drive, contact Kurt Peterson at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, 866-905-2767×312 or kpeterson at brms.com.
1 Associated Press article, by Jonathan M. Katz and Ben Fox, 1/26/10
Say Hello to the Dirty Box · 224 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Keep an eye out for the infamous Dirty Box which could be packaging a web order coming to you soon! Though not actually “dirty,” we’re shipping (most) of our orders from brms.com in recycled boxes that come to us from the various vendors that we carry in an effort to reduce, reuse & recycle!
Stories of an Alpine Princess with Zoe Hart · 230 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Experience a lifetime of adventure through the eyes of professional climber and Patagonia ambassador, Zoe Hart. She will take us on a photographic odyssey across the globe going from one storied alpine climb to another, often in the harshest of conditions, through the most colorful of cultures and landscapes. Discover the inspiration and drive she channels to succeed at one of the more dangerous and difficult sports in the world.
Tuesday, January 19th, 2010 at the Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in Princeton 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ 08540
Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at the Gravity Vault Climbing Gym in Chatham at 40 Watchung Avenue, Chatham, NJ 07928 *Both shows start at 7pm. Tickets for both shows are available at the door for $7.
Although she considers herself a “Jack of all trades,” alpine climbing is her passion. In 2004, Zoe climbed in the Ruth Gorge with fellow Mountain Guide, Isabelle Santoire. The pair climbed Ham and Eggs on the Mooses Tooth (just short of the summit to the notch due to spindrift), and Nettle-Quirk on Mont Huntington. In 2006, with the late Sue Nott, Zoe attempted Deprivation on the North Face of Mont Hunter but was turned around by the conditions. In 2007, after a 60-foot fall and a broken hand, Zoe got back on the horse to climb the Dru Couloir on the famed Dru, and Over Couloir on the Brenva Face of the Mont Blanc Range with Max Turgeon. In 2008, she and Max Turgeon attempted Deprivation on Mount Hunter a second time and succeeded. Zoe has also climbed Yosemite’s Northwest Face of Half Dome in a day.
Based in Chamonix, France, Zoe Hart takes advantage of conditions as they present themselves – ski mountaineering, alpine climbing, or rock climbing – when she’s not working as a mountain guide. Zoe is labeled as a perpetual transient – she hasn’t lived in the same place for more than three months over the past eight years – finding the call to travel and explore the mountains of the world too alluring to stand still. Hart is also the fourth American woman to earn her IFMGA, or International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations, status. This is the highest level of credential available to a professional mountain guide anywhere in the world and is recognized in over 20 IFMGA member countries.
Read more about one of Zoe Hart’s more recent ascents of Mount Hunter in Alaska.
Read a personal interview with one of her sponsors, Black Diamond Equipment.
Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour 2010 · 238 days ago by Kurt Peterson
2010 promises to be a memorable year for the Banff Mountain Film Festival. This year’s lineup of films is very exciting, and according to our Charlottesville store manager, “it will be very difficult to select which films to screen because they’re all good!” And be sure to catch the preview below…
Mark your calendars! Here are this year’s run of Blue Ridge hosted screenings:
March 12th & 13th at 6:30pm both nights: Richmond, VA, hosted by Chesterfield County Parks & Recreation at James River High School. Sponsored by Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. Free admission!
March 14th at 4pm & 15th at 7pm: downtown Charlottesville, VA at the Paramount Theatre. Tickets on sale at the Charlottesville Blue Ridge: $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Rivanna Trails Foundation.
March 17th at 7pm: Blacksburg, VA at the Lyric Theatre. Tickets on sale January 25th at the Blacksburg Blue Ridge or at the door. $8 w/ student ID, $10 otherwise. Proceeds benefit the Appalachian Trail Conservancy.
March 29th at 7pm: Maryville, TN at the Clayton Center for the Arts at Maryville College. Tickets on sale February 5th at the Farragut and Bearden Blue Ridge locations and online at the Clayton Center website. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Smokies.
April 23rd at 7pm: Princeton, NJ at McCosh 10 Hall at Princeton University. $10 w/ student ID, $15 otherwise. Tickets on sale soon. Proceeds benefit the D & R Greenway Land Trust.
Climb On! in Richmond, VA 11/7! · 308 days ago by Kurt Peterson
Blue Ridge Mountain Sports in conjunction with Peak Experiences climbing center is proud to present the 2nd annual Climb On festival in Richmond, VA Saturday, November 7th. Sponsored by The North Face, this is an excellent way to learn all about the sport of rock climbing in a fun, exciting and safe environment.
For more information, contact the Richmond, VA or Glen Allen, VA stores or stop by Peak Experiences. We look forward to seeing you there!
