What's new with Anew

Custom Trips

Our goal at Anew Outdoors is to provide our customers with a diverse range of unique, outdoor experiences in the Pacific Northwest.  From kayaking under the majestic peaks of the North Cascades, to backpacking through moss-covered old growth forests, our standard trips try to offer it all.  While standard trips work for some, we also understand that many of you have trip ideas of your own but just don't have the time or energy to plan them.  That is where we come in.   Simply let us know what your dream trip entails and we'll do the grunt work for you!  From trip logistics to meal planning we cover it all. Contact John for more information.

Essex Exploration

We are proud to announce our recent partnership with Essex Explorations, the premier kayak instruction program in the Northwest.   Check out our website to see what classes are available for this upcoming season.

 

Upcoming events

Listening and Watching for Winter Birds

2/9 and 11 - 8 a.m.-noon use sight and sound to find winter birds. Pack warm clothes, binoculars, field guides and a warm drink or lunch. Meets at the Padilla Bay parking lot.

http://www.padillabay.gov/calendarofevents.asp

Valentine's Candlelight Dessert

2/14 - Join Scottish Lakes High Camp for a memorable and romantic midweek getaway on Valentine's Day. The event is complimentary for all guests, and may be that perfect Valentines surprise you have been seeking!

http://www.scottishlakes.com/newlook/Home.shtml

Volunteer Tree Planting

2/24 Tree Planting on Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge. Volunteer at this planting event and help preserve the refuge and all of its wild inhabitants. Planting starts at 9am and ends at 1pm. For more information, contact Josie at 360-887-3883 or email Josie_Finley@fws.gov .

http://www.fws.gov/ridgefieldrefuges/RNWRHome.htm

 

Notes from the Field

Avalanche Level II Training

By, Adrienne

John & I recently took a Level II Avalanche Course, which focused on the tools and techniques that are used to analyze snow stability and avalanche hazard.   The course was spread out over a 5-week period, allowing us to document and observe how the snowpack changes over time.   We were fortunate to be able to travel in a variety of locations to understand how weather, terrain and location can dramatically affect the snowpack.   This course is part of an ongoing effort to expand our knowledge and experience in the backcountry and is a stepping-stone to a Level III Avalanche Forecasting Certification and a Level I Teaching Certification.

Our main goal is to spread the importance of safe backcountry travel.   Avalanche Awareness Programs and Level I Courses are in the works to be available next winter.

 

 

Experience Says

Ski Bindings - Downhill or Alpine, Alpine Touring or Randonee, Tele or Cross Country 3-Pin - What makes them different?

Ski Bindings come in a variety of forms and are designed for a variety of tasks. Understanding their basic design can go a long way to clarify which binding is right for your next ski adventure.

Read more about Ski Bindings here...

Next month skis!

John Schaefer

253-905-6634

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AnewOutdoors.com

P.O. Box 2149

Gig Harbor, WA 98335

1-800-852-5161