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Blue Ridge Relay -- 12 "regular" guys

Bob Nelson, Captain of our Blue Ridge Relay team, reflects on this weekend’s accomplishment. From start to finish Bob kept us organized, motivated and laughing. Bob – Our thanks to...

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TrustyGOPC joins the Blue Ridge Relay

Starting line at Grayson Highlands for the BRR What do a micro-biologist, EMT, and a Mule have in common? Rank body odor for starters! This weekend Trusty is embedded within...

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IFA Kayak Fishing Tour Results

Fifteen anglers entered into the regional IFA tournament at Surf City on May 23rd. Fishing began at first light on Sunday morning and anglers were greeted with the best weather...

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Recent Kayak Fishing Seminars

About 35 participants came to the Pine Knoll Shores Aquarium on May 1st and about 20 participants came to the Carolina Kayak Club on May 3rd to learn about kayak...

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2010 Spartan Summit a Success

Competition Report just in from Stephen Wilkers @ UNCG Outdoor Adventures. This past Saturday, February 20th marked the 12th annual Spartan Summit climbing competition. We had over 25 climbers compete...

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Wildlife in North Carolina Announces Photo Contest Winners

RALEIGH, N.C. (Jan.7, 2010) – The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Wildlife in North Carolina magazine have selected 2009 photo competition winners from the largest number of entries ever. The...

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Joe Miller interviews Everest Climber

Great interview went up today on Joe’s Blog: mysocalledlayoff.blogspot.com Last year, mountaineer Ciprian “Chip” Popoviciu of Raleigh took Martin Middle School to the top of the world. Wedensday, you can...

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Greenfield Adventure Sprint Challenges Racers Physically and Mentally

On Saturday, March 28, the City of Wilmington’s Adventure Pathways program held the 7th Annual Greenfield Adventure Sprint. The Adventure Sprint challenges racers to over 22 miles of canoeing/kayaking, mountain...

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Jon Bowermaster

The right place at the right time. Not exactly what the 91passengers of the M/S Explorer thought on Thanksgiving 2007 as an iceberg sank their ship into the frigid waters...

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Krispy Kreme Challenge

3/30/09 UPDATE: ESPN Posted a video story St. Mary’s & Johnson…just before the hill climb on St. Mary’s this morning. About the KKC: The Krispy Kreme Challenge is an annual,...

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Durham Shop to Close

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Chuck Millsaps 919-834-2916 EXT 201 chuckm@greatoutdoorprovision.com Paula Harris 919-286-4407 paulah@northgateassociates.com DURHAM, NC – One Thousand Fifty Eight West Club Blvd. has been the trailhead for adventure in...

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Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons - 50 States - 50 Days

New York, NY (July 2008) – Screenvision has partnered with Journeyfilm to present the national premiere of the feature documentary UltraMarathon Man: 50 Marathons •50 States • 50 Days. The...

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Afternoon Paddle Demo

BlogSpot # 1: Canoe Demo, 6/5/08 T. Fielder Valone “There is nothing – absolutely nothing – half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats,” the River Rat...

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King’s Cup - Disc Golf

>> More Pics On a cool sunny summer morning I sit with a group of people intently listening to Joe Noble. Joe, Tournament Director for the King’s Cup III Disc...

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Fly Fishing Classes

The Great Outdoor Provision Co. Fly Fishing Class is a very comprehensive one day course with two instructors for 8 to 12 students. We’ve packed a lot of information into...

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Endurance 50 with Dean Karnazes

Daniel has completed 3 pieces devoted to the E50 race in Greensboro with Dean Karnazes. Chuck, Ryan & Scott hit the trail with the GOPC camera!  This first section deals...

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Habitat Day

Habitat Day is celebrated the first Saturday of each December. As a wilderness outfitter, we equip folks so they are comfortable in the outdoors. The thought of voluntarily leaving a...

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Gift Wrapping at Great Outdoor Provision Co.

Last minute shoppers discover a lost art that GOPC is fighting to bring back– and it is FREE!  Our trademark gift wrapping wasn’t always what it is today. Early on,...

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