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Alpenglow Hosts THE Idaho Paddlesports Expo Saturday April 23rd, 2011, 9-2pm at Alpenglow
What is the Idaho
Paddlesports Expo? 
The Idaho Paddlesports Expo is a collaboration between some of the Top paddlesports Manufacturers and Alpenglow as a resource to provide knowledge and information to all new and existing paddlers.
Why have an Expo?
Idaho has such a rich paddling culture with all of the lakes, streams and rivers, that we want to encourage people to participate in a clean, fun, and family friendly sport as well as share it with others. This forum is a great opportunity to speak, question, listen and learn from some of the most respected companies on the planet in the paddlesports arena.
What's fun about it? Prizes! Each of the participating manufactures has been kind enough to donate some incredible prizes for you to win. To be eligible, all you have to to is get a punch card from the front counter inside of Alpenglow, go to EACH sponsor's booth. Talk to and listen to the representative. They will initial you punch card. When ALL sponsors initials have been obtained, turn in your card. The next thing you know, we'll be calling you saying you won one of the prizes!
Prizes include: A Jackson Kayak, a Stohlquist PFD, Smith & Suncloud Glasses, an Emotion Kayak Paddle, Kayak lessons from Cascade Kayak & River Roots Kayak schools as well as many more.
What, Specifically can I learn? Come to a seminar! Whether you've never paddled before or you're a seasoned paddler, we have a list of seminars that will surely be of interest..
10am-Invasive Species stickers. What's the purpose and why are the mussels bad for Idaho, with Kim Jackson from IDPR
10:30am-Kayak fishing with Ed Anderson. This is the fastest growing segment of paddlesports. See why.
11:30pm-Learn info on the status of the Boise River Whitewater Park and find out its benefits for the community.
12pm-Get into recreational kayaking with your friends and family. The gear to look for with Ethan Ebersold of Emotion Kayaks
12:45- Kayaking kids? Absolutely! World champion, Teacher, kayak instructor Devon Barker will give you reasons why getting kids in to kayak provides fun challenges, positive self esteem, great judgement, and responsibility. Learn what some of the programs are locally.
1:30pm-How to effectively organize a multi day private raft trip with Phil Walczynski of Down River Equipment in Colorado |
| The Swap... |
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Alpenglow Hosts THE annual Used Boat Swap this Saturday April 23rd, Registration 8am, Selling 9am
Bigger & Better!
Spring house cleaning has
begun! Clear out your garage and bring in your used kayak and raft gear to sell at the annual boat swap at Alpenglow Saturday, April 23rd.
Buying
Not only is there a paddling expo, but also a great opportunity to get recycled gear at great prices. Whether you need an additional PFD, or you're a new paddler trying to maximize your dollars buying your first kayak or raft, it's the sinlge best time of the year to buy used paddling gear. Buying begins at 9am and goes until 4pm. What is there to say? Support the Idaho River Kids, Get a friend into the sport, get something for your family. It's all good.
Sellers Paperwork can be picked up now! Official check in begins at 8am Saturday. Alpenglow will have staff and volunteers on hand to help you price the equipment to maximize your returns.
When registering, you will have the choice of getting paid with a check for your wares, or Alpenglow Store credit.
A 15% commission which will be donated to provide a grant for kids trying to get into kayaking for sellers opting for a check. Otherwise, store credit will be issued. There is NO commission on store credit, allowing you to buy new equipment inside the store during our sale that runs through Saturday, May 1st.
All un-sold product must be picked up before 6pm April 23rd, or it will be donated to the Idaho River Kids, allowing new paddlers to get into the sport.
Sellers are encouraged to bring in all of their used paddling toys such as kayaks, rafts, canoes, inflatables, frames, oars, paddles, coolers, helmets, PFD's, drytops and all the other paddling gear to Alpenglow starting at 8am for check in.
Checks for Sellers can be picked up May 8th at Alpenglow. Checks will not be mailed.
Other info Cash and checks are encouraged, but to facilitate sales, credit and debit sales will be accepted. A 3% administrative fee will be added to the total for all credit and debit card purchases of used product. |
| The Sale... |
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The Alpenglow Preseason sale April 23rd-May 1st
The Idaho Paddlesports Expo and Used Boat Swap are the kick off of Alpenglow's pre-season sale. The ski equipment and clothing has dwindled down to where there is enough space for all of the 2011 paddling gear to arrive. New paddling clothing and equipment will be on sale through May 1st! New Kayaks from Advanced Elements, Emotion, Hobie Kayaks, Jackson Kayak, and Prijon will all be featured as well as new paddles, PFD's, Helmets, Drytops, footwear, fishing accessories and a whole lot more... |
| The Deals... |
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A quick list of what to buy.
Stohlquist Dry tops and suits-20% off
All PFD's-15% off
WRSI Helmets-20% off
Stohlquist Paddle pants-20% off
All Teva footwear-15% off
All Reef & Crocs flips/shoes- Buy one pair, get the 2nd of lesser value FREE!
Surftech Stand up Paddleboards on sale!
Great deals on prior year kayaks from Hobiecat, Jackson Kayak, & Emotion kayaks.
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