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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...

Pictures from Alex’s (Charlotte Shop) recent FF trip to the Davidson River. He was joined by GOPC customer, Brett. Big Brown! 21″ Rainbow >> More on the GOPC Fishing Report...

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...

Featured Gear this month comes from MSR (Mountain Safety Research) and Therm-A-Rest. Quality products from these 2 brands have provided shelter & comfort for numerous staff adventures. At MSR, the...

Wilmington Customer Sarah Metzger using her jetboil to make breakfast. Denali National Park, Alaska

Last minute shoppers discover a lost art – and it is FREE! Our trademark gift wrapping wasn’t always what it is today. Early on, we did not wrap at all....

My friend Gary came up with a new twist at Umstead. Our Wednesday group has traditionally run the Company Mill Trail. Gary came up with “The Gauntlet” for something new....

Don’t let the cool weather keep you from boating. You just need to be prepared. Know the dangers of cold water boating and take appropriate precautions. You can comfortably and...

by Bittu Ali & Todd Zarzecki The US National Whitewater Center is a true outdoor recreational mega-complex. In addition to the well-known artificial whitewater course (the largest in the world),...

Power of a Purchase When you buy hemp you’re doing more than adding a luxurious, linenlike item to your wardrobe – you’re also supporting sustainable agriculture. The hemp plant requires...

A new SAIL/YAK from Hobie is now available in select shops. The Hobie Mirage Adventure Island, a 16′ Trimaran “Sail/yak” that incorporates the patented Hobie MirageDrive into a unique sailing...

GOPC Employee Outing @ Harris Lake – Aug. 2006

Greensboro Barber Park – Tees marked by a cylinder at ground level. Equal hyzer and anhyzer setup, with 9 wooded and 9 open holes. Tends to play long due to...

– Google Map of Triangle Area Courses Raleigh Cedar Hills – Tight, wooded and hilly course of championship caliber. Winds around scenic underdeveloped city park. Tough to shoot par! Directions:440...

by David Silverthorn (Wilmington Staff) “An undisclosed spot in Western North Carolina.” That’s how I refer to this gorgeous, out of the way trout stream I visited recently. Oh sure,...

Boats of all sizes have been using the wind for thousands of years. Kites with canoes and kayaks act much like a downwind spinnaker on a sailboat. With a tailwind,...

Designed especially for Light My Fire by Scandinavian designer Joachim Nordwall, this kit is perfect for your backpack, boat, picnic basket, even your lunch box. The MealKit contains everything you...