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Lexington Commons

10164 West Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA

N 37° 38.460 W 77° 34.290

Phone : (804) 965-0494
eMail : lex@brms.com

Store Hours
Mon..............10:00am - 8:00pm Tues-Fri.........10:00am - 9:00pm Sat..............10:00am - 6:00pm Sun..............12:00pm - 5:00pm

Manager : Nick Orrell
Asst. Manager : Randy McMunn

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Sept 01, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 • STORE HOURS CHANGING
Starting September 20th our West Broad St. location will be changing it's hours.

Old:
Mon. - Fri. - 10am-9pm
Sat. - 10am-6pm
Sun. - 12pm-5pm
New:
Mon. - Sat. - 10am-8pm
Sun. - 12pm - 5pm
Hours are always subject to change especially during holidays.
We will be opening a new shoppe down West Broad, just west of Short Pump Towne Center.

Hit The H2O

Sept 11, 2010 • The Best for Last - Kayak Demo
This will be the last open kayak demo day. The event is FREE. We will be hosting this free demo from 9am-2pm at Robious Landing Park (behind the James River High School). Come out and try paddling!

Our demo fleet consists of recreational kayaks only. We carry Wilderness Systems sit-on-tops along with a cockpit style kayak. There is also a canoe we provide for the demo.

Also be aware that there will be additional events on some Saturdays that ONLY Blue Ridge Mountain Sports will provide.

More events to be posted on this site and on Meetup.com
Join the Richmond Meetup.com adventure group to keep in touch for special trips, deals at Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, and more fun.

Rain cancels the event.

If you have questions or would like to put your name on the waiting list for upcoming day trips, contact Nick Orrell or Percy Blackburn at norrell@brms.com / pblackburn@brms.com and they will fill you in on the details.

norrell@brms.com
pblackburn@brms.com

"Be kind, have fun and do the right thing."

Sept 18, 2010 • Hopewell, VA Paddle Battle
Come join the city of Hopewell for a fun filled day on the water!!

This is an 18k kayak/canoe rce from Petersburg to Hopewell (app. 10 miles).
Entrants who plan to paddle should drop off canoes/kayaks at launch site in Petersburg and drive to Hopewell to leave their vehicles - shuttles will take you back to the launch site.

There is an "open paddle" or leisurely paddle where participants can paddle down to the launch site and be shuttled back to the take out site for the racers.

Both breakfast and lunch will be served and you will receive the Paddle Battle T-shirt as part of your registration fee.

Visit www.FOLAR-VA.org for registration and information.

Oct 09, 2010 • Chickahominy River - RIDE THE TIDE Trip
Join Blue Ridge guides on a 7 mile journey around Gordon Island at the mouth of the Chicahominy. We will ride the incoming tide up Gordon Creek and the outgoing tide down Nettles Creek . Expect a 4 hour paddle and be sure to bring plenty of water and sun protection . The area is rich in wildlife , and one of our guides is a master naturalist. The fee is $25 and registration is at norrell@brms.com . The start is from Chicahominy Riverfront Park near Williamsburg at 10 am.
High winds or rainy weather would cancel .You will be called. There will be a cool prize for the best wildlife sighting as voted on by the group.
14 spots available

Contact Nick @ norrell@brms.com
or call 804-965-0494

Nov 07, 2010 • Kayak Day Paddle at Morris Creek
Located near Richmond and very scenic, join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports very own master naturalist, John Holden, for this amazing day paddle.

Limited spots available - 10 - cost $25.

To secure your spot for this trip - please come in to BRMS on West Broad St. or call 804-965-0494. Payments accepted over phone. Registration fee of $25 due at the time of spot reservation.

Morris Creek has been called “one of the most beautiful places on earth“ by the book Sea Kayaking in Virginia. It was featured in parts of the movie ”The New World". We will paddle a flat and easy 6-8 miles. The trip highlights include (usually) bald eagles and wading birds, tall cypress. We will paddle on the upper reaches of the creek. There is a very good boat launching ramp to start our trip from. BRMS will provide kayaks and guides…..you need to bring plenty of water, proper clothing including sun protection, a cool snack to share with 14 paddlers and a camera and binoculars if you wish.

If you have any questions feel free to call the store or e-mail me, Nick - store manager, at norrell@brms.com

Trail Talks

Jan 01, 2010 - Dec 31, 2010 • On Demand - What can we do for you?
Is your scout or school group hoping for a professional to come share information and fun stories about any number of outdoor activities? If so, we can help! Call or email to let us know what you need, when you need it, and we'll do our best to line something up to help you.
Please let us know 2 weeks in advance for scheduling purposes.

Backpacking

Nov. 12th-14th & Nov. 19th-21st • Shackleford Island Backpacking Trip
Join us for 3 days and 2 nights on a remote island that is part of Cape Lookout National Seashore. We will meet at the West Broad St. location at 8am on Friday November 12th. Then, we'll carpool down to the marina, a 6 hour drive. This is a short backpacking trip of 400-600 yards with extensive dayhiking options. Expect to be dropped off by boat in the warm, crystal clear water and walk 200 yards to shore.
Trip highlights include: 140 wild horses, some of the best beachcombing on the Eastern United States, fantastic birding of song and shore birds during fall migration and a sunset quarter moon to make the evening more special. Our campsite is at the remote eastern end of the island, and at the island’s narrowest point. This allows easy walks of about 10 minutes from sound beaches to ocean beaches, and close to the spectacular Cape Lookout Lighthouse.
We will provide both evening meals, large tarp community area, bird and shell books (our trip leader is a Master Naturalist). You will need to bring water, dayhiking gear, a fleece jacket. Other gear needs to be announced at the time of sign up we will provide you with a trip list. This is a great family trip and is the most popular trip. John Holden, our leader has run over 30 times now.

Fleece Jacket prize for the best ocean treasure - as voted on by the group .
Sign up by e-mail!
John Holden - john@brms.com
or call up during regular working hours
434-977-1397 x331

The cost of the trip is $75 which includes 2 evening meals and boat transport .
Call now to reserve your spot on the best trip Blue Ridge can offer. As this trip is filling fast ....The Charlottesville store is running the same trip the following weekend , with the full moon. See their website for more information.

Sep. 9th, Sep. 16th, Sep. 23rd, Sep. 30th - Oct. 2 • Backpacking 101 Classes and Overnight Trip
Sep. 9th - WHAT TO WEAR AND WHAT TO CARRY AND HOW

Sep. 16th - OVERNIGHT BACKPACKING

Sep. 23rd - THE SKILLS IN A CLASSROOM SETTING

Sep. 30th - FIELD PRACTICE

Oct. 2nd & 3rd - Overnight Trip to Cold Mountain, VA
Class details to follow. The classes are FREE and the first three are in store with the fourth, "Field Practice" to be outside. The overnight backpacking trip will have cost associated ($20ish). Dinner will be provided on the overnight trip.
Call 804-965-0494 or 804-794-2004 if you have any questions.

Sept 18, 2010 - Sept 19, 2010 • GUIDED BACKPACKING TRIP- DOLLY SODS - RED CREEK'S UPPER VALLEYS
Join us for a short backpacking trip of under 2 miles each day , following a small stream off trail to it's junction with a larger stream that will be followed back up to a trail crossing. Camp under the 1/2 moon and along rarely seen streamside meadows.This is not a trip for the seasoned backpacker , but for families , nature lovers and beginning backpackers .As with all our backpacking trips , an evening dayhike from our base camp will be offered. There should be early Fall color in the maples and aspens , and coyotes calling to provide evening entertainment .
We run trips to unique and very special places ! All of our trips are beginner freiendly. They are not physical workouts , but enjoyable experiences in beautiful places with a focus on building your outdoor and nature skills.All trips will have a meeting point somewhere along the route . You will be called at least twice to go over weather and trip gear. 1 night trips are $45 which covers your evening meal . 2 night trips to Shackelford Island are $75 which covers 2 evening meals and your boat transport . More information is available at john@brms.com. or 434-977-1397 X 331 .

Oct 02, 2010 - Oct 03, 2010 • GETTING STARTED IN THE OUTDOORS . MOUNTAIN SKILLS . CLASS TRIP
The Reward for attending 3 or more of our September classes is an almost free class trip to the 4000' high , tundra like open grasslands of Dolly Sods North in West Virginia. Everyone will get a chance to practice everything learned in class , and navigation on the off-trail hike out will be totally done by class members and we will "follow". We always practice "leave no trace " principles , and this pristine area will show you why they are so important.
You will transport yourself and we will set up ride sharing if desired. The fee if $25 , but you will get some cool free gear..the trip leader has been backpacking extensively for over 40 years , and has done over 100 trips in this remote area of Canyons and High Plains. Rain will move this trip to Spring 2011 .

Oct 23, 2010 - Oct 24, 2010 • SPRUCE KNOB HIGH MEADOWS . MODERATE 13 MILES
This shall be a most interesting hike by any measure and is one of the classic hikes in West Virginia.We will leave from the highest mountain in West Virginia on day 1 , and descend through high meadows to an open ridge overlooking the steep valley of Seneca Creek. On day 2 we will descend to , and follow Seneca creek up it's semi-open valley to it's headwaters . After leaving our backpacking gear at the vehicles , we left there on day 1 , those still having energy , will have the chance to dayhike from there into an extensive system of seldom seen trailess meadows and look for bears usually feeding extesively prior to hibernation .
The Dayhike on day 2 is with your trip leader , a master naturalist.....and is a very unique environment with much to see...binoculars suggested .

Rock Climbing

Oct 16, 2010 • Adventure Sports Fest 2010 at Peak Experiences Rock Gym
Join Blue Ridge Mountain Sports and The North Face as we sponsor the 2010 Adventure Sports Fest at Peak Experiences Rock Climbing Gym.

Formerly known as the Climb On Festival, we have now expanded this event to include hiking tutorials, mountain biking, adventure racing, running and kayaking.

Naturally, there will be lots of climbing, fun events and outdoor gear giveaways and prizes.

NEW THIS YEAR - NORTH FACE ATHLETE - ALEX HONNOLD
Alex is one of the best climbers and free soloists in the world. His tenacity, strength and skill are almost unmatched. He was recently featured in the Banff Film Festival for his solo ascent of Half Dome in Yosemite.
Check it out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzxGXTUW0Gk
Call Peak Experiences for cost and further details 804-897-6800

Or e-mail me, Nick - store manager - norrell@brms.com

Adventure Race

April 17th, July 10th, August 14th, September 18th • Little Big Adventures! Running Kids
Little-Big Adventure #1
Sat., Apr 17th
Pocahontas State Park -Chesterfield, VA
5th Annual! Adult/Child Teams compete together in a 1/2m canoe, 3.5m bike, & 1.5m run.

Running Kids Back to Belle Isle Running Event
Sat., Aug 14th
Belle Isle - Richmond, VA
New Venue! Boys & Girls compete in 5 different age groups. Ages 5-8 compete at 1mile; ages 9-15 compete at 2 miles.

Running Kids Splash, Pedal & Dash
Woodlake Triathlon
Sat., Jul 10th
Woodlake Community Midlothian, VA
6th Annual! Bike & Run Course all on trails now! Children compete in 5 different age groups. Ages 5-8 compete at 50m swim, 2mile bike, .75 mile run; ages 9-15 compete at 150m swim, 4 mile bike, &1.5mile run.

Little-Big Adventure #2
Sat., Sep 18th:
Lake Crabtree County Park
Raleigh, NC
3rd Annual! Adult/Child Teams compete together in a 1/2m canoe, 3.5m bike, & 1.5m run.

Register and more info:
www.runningkids.net

Out of the Ordinary

Available • Shop by Appointment
If you ever desire to have personal assistance, feel free to contact us and set up an appointment. Also, if you would like a particular salesperson to help you, we will let you know their availability.

We ask that you give us 48 hours notice before your visit.