Jason_Martin Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 (edited) The Equipment Shop at the American Alpine Institute in Bellingham will be having its huge, in-store new and used equipment sale on September 30th and October 1st. In addition to the sale, AAI guides will be presenting free climbing clinics! Following is the schedule: Sale, Friday September 30th, 8-6 Sale and Free Clinics: Saturday, October 1st, 9 to 4 (Sale is officially 8 AM - 2PM, but may go longer) 9am - Crevasse Rescue Techniques 10:30am - Avalanche Beacon Search 12:00pm - Rock Rescue Techniques: Passing a Knot/Lowering an injured partner 1:30pm - Rock Rescue Techniques: Escaping the Belay 3:00pm - Crevasse Rescue Techniques If you would like to attend one of the clinics, please contact us to sign up at either: info@guideschoice.com or call the Equipment Shop at 360-671-1570. Additional raffle tickets may be purchased to benefit both the American Safe Climbing Association and the North Cascades Institute . Thanks for your support and see you there! Edited September 24, 2011 by Jason_Martin
jrwclimbs Posted September 23, 2011 Posted September 23, 2011 (edited) Howdy climbers and gear junkies! The AAI guide who's teaching the skills/free clinics will be Kurt Hicks! Check out Kurt's AAI bio! Remember, not only can you get some killer deals on new and used products, you can also help support the American Safe Climbing Association and the North Cascades Institute by purchasing extra raffle tickets... for some SWEET prizes! Raffle items will include AAI course vouchers for $750 and $500, BD Skylite tent, BD Avalung, Petzl runners and more! Plus, the first 2 females in the door Friday will receive the new Go Girl FUD! Ladies, find your freedom and Go Girl here! Sweet! My wife would LOVE one of these! But wait, there's more! First 3 people in the door Saturday dressed in 80s climbing/skiing garb will get a free raffle ticket! (Subject to staff approval, of course!) For the free clinic sign up, email us at: info@guideschoice.com or call us at: 360-671-1570 Thanks all for your support, and climb safe! Jeremy Wilson AAI Equipment Shop Manager 1513 12th Street Bellingham (Fairhaven), WA 98225 360-671-1570 www.guideschoice.com Edited September 24, 2011 by jrwclimbs
jrwclimbs Posted October 10, 2011 Posted October 10, 2011 (edited) You know you want to travel lighter but still not sacrifice quality! We still have a handful of awesome Hilleberg tents on sale here, used in good, fair and poor condition, and priced accordingly. If you're not familiar with these incredible tents, check them out at: www.hilleberg.com For tents in good condition, we have the: Akto Unna Nallo 2 Keron 3 GT Keron 4 GT Saivo we have nearly every model in lesser condition, too. Hilleberg is based in Redmond and is happy to help you with any repairs necessary. We also have a new BD Skylight single wall tent and ground sheet for 40% off! In-store purchases only, please. We're open 10 to 6 Monday through Friday. AAI Equipment Shop 1513 12th Bellingham, WA 98225 360-671-1570 info@guideschoice.com Edited October 10, 2011 by jrwclimbs
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