Canada Trip 2013

Okay, so maybe we are a little eager to start planning for this trip. BUT, it is such an amazing Adventure, that we want to get it on our books now! So, save the date for May 15 - 19, 2013. This trip is a life changing experience. The steam whistle on the Algoma Central Railway, the Canadian wilderness, the roaring Agawa river, and the tranquil shores of the Lake Superior...ALL IN ONE AMAZING TRIP! You can check out other Canada Trips in previous blog posts for more details. Est Cost: $700/person (subject to change) Includes: Transportation, Meals, Train Ticket, Lodging, Fees Required: Passport, Kayak/Canoe, PFD, Paddle, Helmet, Skirt, Tent, etc. (Other misc. gear also required - list is circulated prior to trip). **Kayak Rental is Available for $100 fee. This includes your PFD, Paddle, Helmet and skirt. HOPE TO SEE YOU ON THE AGAWA RIVER NEXT MAY! Paddle On, O.A.C.

April Paddle on the Mighty Muskegon - NEW DATE!

MUSKEGON RIVER
Spring Paddle
APRIL 24, 2011 (NEW DATE!)
12 SPOTS AVAILABLE

DETAILS: Come Paddle with OAC on the Mighty Mo! A great trip for beginner paddlers who want to see a beautiful river first hand. We will meet at the Powers Outdoors in Newaygo at 9:00am. Then, load up the kayaks and head off to the river by 9:30am. We will be paddling by 10:30am, and Lunch will be served on the River (around 12:30pm)! After lunch, another 2 hours of paddling and we will pull off the river around 3:30pm. We will have you back to your vehicles by 4:40pm.

TO SIGN UP and get more info, click here: http://www.powersadventures.com/Trips.html

Cost: $45.00

Wine Paddle Coming Soon!

ATTENTION WINE DRINKERS AND PADDLERS (CANOE, KAYAK or SUP!)

LABOR DAY WINE PADDLE
Chain of Lakes, Newaygo, MI
Sunday, Sep. 5th, 2010
11 SPOTS AVAILABLE

DETAILS: A perfect end to your summer! Paddle with a group through a beautiful Chain of Lakes, including Pickeral, Emerald and Sylvan Lakes in Newaygo, MI. No paddle experience is necessary, but you will paddle for over an hour of flatwater each way, so be prepared to get some exercise! Our Vino guides for the day will present the wines in a way that you can enjoy and understand. A white wine and red wine tasting will take place both on the shorelines of an island as well as back on land. Snacks and water will also be provided. This really is a great way to learn a little about wine and experience the great outdoors all in one Adventure.

TIMES: The group will meet at the Newaygo Powers Outdoors (27 State Street, Newaygo, MI 49337) at 11:30am. We will head out to the Lake around 11:50am. We should be unloaded and on the water around 12:15pm. We will paddle for about an hour and then do the first wine tasting. Then after the tasting and a snack, we paddle an hour back, and should arrive on land around 3:15pm, and back at the Lodge around 3:30pm. The second wine tasting will commence and we should be done around 4:30pm

COST: $65/person. Included at this price is your food, wine, water, taxes and guide fees.

RENTAL: $20 additional to rent a kayak for the day if you do not have your own. A paddle and pfd included is included in this additional price. (*Please note if you need kayak rental when you sign up.)


SIGN UP for your Trip HERE.

Still Have Questions?
Check out our FAQs HERE.

PADDLE ON!
-O.A.C.

July 3rd Muskegon River Races! Sign Up Today!!!

DON'T MISS OUT ON THESE GREAT RACES:

Muskegon River Races, Newaygo, MI
Fun Paddle & HardCore Race
Saturday, July 3rd

FUN PADDLE - Medals for 1st - 10th Place. Enter to win Best Costume for $50 prize. All participants also receive a Fun Paddle T-shirt!
Cost: $10/person

HardCore Race - 3 Divisions, Women's Kayak, Men's Kayak, and Open Canoe.
Prize money is $100 - 1st, $50 - 2nd, $25 - 3rd.
Trophies will also be awarded to the top 3 spots of each division.
Cost: $20/person for HardCore Race

Fun for the whole family!

SIGN UP HERE!

Back from the Agawa River, ON, Canada

The Adventures Group returned from a 5 day, 4 night Trip to the mighty Agawa River in Ontario, Canada. Despite reports that the river was "too low" to paddle, the group pushed on. Although the group scraped a few rocks along the way (and had a few extra portages) for the most part there was plenty of water to go around. The black flies were out as well this year, but plenty of rain and "canadian mist" kept them in check. From our first camping spot at mile marker 112 along the Algoma Central Railway, the group followed the Agawa River as it descended over 600 ft by the time we reached Lake Superior at Highway 17 only 2 days later. This year, 11 total brave souls made the trip, paddling in 4 canoes and 7 kayaks. No Moose sightings this year, but plenty of Loons, Canadian Geese and Bald Eagles were sighted along the way. After 2 nights camping on the Agawa, the group spent their final night on the shores of Lake Superior at Pancake Bay...always a perfect end to a great trip!

See you on the Agawa in 2011!

Paddle On,
O.A.C.
Outdoor Adventure Co.

A Flooded Chippewa River

This past Saturday, March 14th, The Outdoor Adventure Co. led by 3 Guides (Rose, Jacob and Gabriel) helped navigate a dedicated group of 10 paddlers down the flooded Chippewa River. Cloudy skies and constant drizzle (ok, even a few "river baptisms") couldn't dampen the groups spirit.

OAC hit the River at Winn Rd around 10:45am. The group pulled into lunch at Meridian park about two and a half hours later. After some of Rose's famous Dill Pickle Wraps, a few cups of hot cocoa, and likely some bad jokes, the paddlers were back on the river. Under the covered bridge, through the flooded golf course (and some more polar bear club members) and on to Island Park in downtown Mt. Pleasant, we pulled off the river around 4:30pm.

An excellent paddle group on this trip and we hope to see all of you back on one of our next Adventures!

Paddle On,
O.A.C.

Paddling Seminars at the Grand Rapids Boat Show

The Outdoor Adventure Co. in connection with Powers Outdoors will be presenting an overview of the rivers and paddling techniques that are common in West Michigan. This brief Seminar is a great introduction for kayak, canoe, or stand up paddleboard enthusiasts! Be sure to stop by the Grand Rapids Boat Show during one of these presentations:

Days Times Locations
Friday, February 19 4:00PM Grand Gallery Seminar Room
Saturday, February 20 6:30PM Grand Gallery Seminar Room

Also, be sure to check out the HUGE LAGOON for Kayak, Canoe and SUP demonstrations throughout the Boat Show.

See You At the Show!
-O.A.C.

TV Time for Powers Outdoors...

WZZM TV 13 decided to drive up to Newaygo to interview Brett Powers about Powers Outdoors role in securing the 2011 USCA Canoe & Kayak National Championships on the mighty Muskegon River. Be sure to check out the video clip here:

http://www.wzzm13.com/video/default.aspx?bctid=62965400001

Looking forward to this event! More info coming so stay tuned...

Paddle On,
O.A.C.

2011 USCA Nationals Coming to Newaygo...

Hey Happy Paddlers!

Powers Outdoors and The Outdoor Adventure Co have partnered with the MCRA, the City of Newaygo, and the State of Michigan to bring the 2011 USCA Canoe & Kayak National Championships to the Muskegon River in downtown Newaygo. This event will take place in Mid-August of 2011. Here is a recent press release:

http://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/index.ssf/2010/01/newaygo_lands_2011_canoe_and_k.html

Be sure to stay tuned to www.NewaygoNationals.com for additional info and follow the event on Twitter! ! !

Paddle On,
O.A.C.

The Outdoor Adventure Co.

Powers Outdoors Adventures LLC is now The Outdoors Adventure Co. LLC!

2010 Trip Schedule will be posted soon, so keep an eye on the website at http://www.outdooradventureco.com/ ! ! !

Happy New Year,

A CHANGE IS COMING...

S T A Y

T U N E D !

Tickets Still Available!!!

WARREN MILLER'S "DYNASTY"December 5th, 2009: Grandville Christian High School, Grandville, MI This years Warren Miller film marks the company's 60th Anniversary Annual feature Film. Narrated by Jonny Moseley and presented in high definition, Dynasty showcases a blend of fresh cinematography and vintage clips from the past six decades of Warren Miller footage. Join Outdoor Adventures and Powers Outdoors for a breathtaking global tour that will get you ready for winter, craving snow and wishing you were out there riding!

View Movie Trailer Here.

Warren Miller Movies are an experience, a celebration, and a phenomenon not to be missed! Every attendee RECEIVES free lift tickets, 2 for 1s, a free subscription to Skiing Magazine...AND have opportunity to win GREAT Prizes and SWAG from the vendors. Powers Outdoors will be on hand giving out tons of free stuff. POA will also have some Columbia Fleece Vests that we will be giving away ON STAGE AT THE SHOW!

DON'T MISS IT!Be sure to get your Tickets ahead of time as this Event may sell out!Get your tickets H E R E ! ! !

POA / PlanB Warren Miller Pre-Party a Big Hit

What a great night! What better way to kick off the Ski and Snowboard season then with Warren Miller, Free Swag, and a Parrr-tay??? The 3rd Annual WM Pre-Party at PlanB in Chicago was hosted by Powers Outdoors Adventures. We were promoting the 60th Annual Warren Miller movie called "DYNASTY" that has already launched its nationwide tour. Check out the TRAILER HERE! The movie hits Chicago this week and then makes its way up to Grandville, MI on December 5th. Tickets for the Chicago show are available HERE and Tickets for the Grandville show on December 5th can be purchased HERE.

The party this year had its best turnout ever, and we had some help from Corona and The Onion. Not to mention national sponsors Columbia and local sponsors like the Shred Shop. Thanks again to Plan B bar + kitchen for hosting the event and to Warren Miller for working with POA. Looking forward to hitting the slopes soon!

Shred it,
-P.O.A.

Chicago Flatwater Classic was "Awesome"! ! !

"It was Awesome!" That was the consensus from the group that braved the 200 mile, 3 hour car ride down from Rockford, MI to paddle in the 10th Annual Chicago Flatwater Classic! Powers Outdoors Adventures had 8 paddlers in our group this year, hailing from Rockford and Grand Rapids, MI. The Group had a start time of 11:28am on the perfect day, which was mostly sunny and 64 degrees. All of the paddlers received a POA Support Bag upon finish, a lunch from Goose Island Brewery, and a Flatwater Classic T-shirt. If you want to check out the race results of this 7.25 mile race, they are posted HERE.

Thanks again to the Friends of the Chicago River for putting on such a great event. We are happy to be a part of it, and glad we can do our best to help clean up the Chicago River. If you would like to help donate, please click HERE.

Stay Tuned for this great event again in 2010!

Paddle On,

P.O.A.

Flatwater Classic This Sunday!

Our fearless group from Michigan is about to embark on a Looooong journey!! Off to the Windy City to paddle the Chicago River. We will be sure to post some pictures of the Flatwater Classic. POA will be at the end of the Race with a Booth to support our group and the Friends of the Chicago River.

Paddle On,

P.O.A.

Chicago Skyline Paddle...AWESOME!

What a perfect day to paddle on Lake Michigan and take in all the scenery that the Windy City had to offer! POA put our group in the water after some snacks and off we went. We paddled by the Shedd Aquarium, the Adler Planetarium, past Buckingham Fountain and throughout Monroe Harbor. This trip will absolutely be on the books for next summer, so STAY TUNED!

Paddle On, Paddle Often,

-P.O.A.

Get Ready For Fall!

It will be here sooner than you think...you can smell it in the air! As the days start to get shorter, the leaves will start to change color and soon fall will be upon us. Make sure you take full advantage of the fall this year with Trip from Powers Outdoors Adventures. Attached are some pix from our Trip last year. POA is guiding a Fall Paddle on the Muskegon River, on Saturday, October 24th. All ages and experience levels are welcome on this trip. The paddle will last around 5 hours and we serve you lunch (homeade chili) right on the river - what a great way to spend an autumn day! (And by the way...we make GREAT CHILI!)

Sign Up HERE or visit our website at http://www.powersadventures.com/

See you this fall!

-P.O.A.

Wine Paddle a "GRAPE" SUCCESS!

Fellow Paddlers (and winos!),

P.O.A. had an excellent time this past weekend with supurb weather, great company, and lots of wine! You will have to check out some more of our pictures on our Flickr Page. A special thanks goes out to Allie Merrick for all of her expertise, tips, and selection of fabulous wines. Be sure to check out her website http://www.mywinewords.com/ and her bio by clicking HERE.
THANKS ALLIE!

Also, thanks to all of you that paddled, and we will be posting more pix on our Flickr Page soon...so stay tuned.

We hope to see you all on our next trip in Chicago at the Flatwater Classic! Be sure to sign up soon at http://www.powersadventures.com/

-Paddle On,

P.O.A

Upcoming Trips !

Hello Fellow Outdoor Enthusiasts!

We are only a few days away from POA's next Trip, which is the SOLD OUT Wine Paddle coming up this Saturday before Labor Day. So, because that trip is already full, we wanted to let you know about the next couple of Trips we have planned:

CHICAGO FLATWATER CLASSIC
October 4th, 2009
Chicago River, Chicago, IL
5 Spots Available
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This Trip is not like paddling a wooded, tree lined river up North...because you will be paddling the Canyons of Downtown Chicago! The best part about this trip (besides paddling through sky scrapers) is that we drive you down in the morning, feed you, let you paddle in the race, and then drive you home! All you have to do is HAVE FUN! Check out more details on our website by clicking H E R E. Sign up today because space is limited! Cost of the Trip is only $99 per person. Be sure to check out the Friends of the Chicago River's website here. Thanks to Friends for this great event! Also, don't forget to stop and check out Powers Outdoors and POA's Booth at the end of the Race!


FALL COLOR PADDLE
October 24, 2009
Muskegon River, MI
14 Spots Available
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Get out with POA and enjoy a crisp autumn day on the gorgeous Muskegon River that winds through downtown Newaygo. This will be about a 5 hour paddle, and lunch will be included. Cost will be $70 per person. Please go to our website HERE for more details and to sign up!

That's it for now paddlers! Stay Tuned for more trips coming up as we wind down 2009...

Paddle On,
P.O.A.

YOLO: You Only Live Once! New SUPs at Staff Party

Powers Outdoors and Powers Outdoors Adventures recently had our end of the summer Staff Party out on Brooks Lake. One of the highlights of the day was the new YOLO Yak SUP. As some of you know SUP stands for Stand Up Paddleboard. Well, keeping in form, YOLO stands for You Only Live Once. This company has a great mantra and some great boards. Another SUP company that the Staff had fun with was Doyle. Doyle boards are great all-around epoxy SUPs. The Yolo Yak and Doyle SUPs are available for sale NOW at any Powers Outdoors locations and you can click HERE to get there!

Thanks to the P.O. and POA Staff for a great summer! Also, thanks to Yolo for acknowledging P.O. as the newest dealer. Click HERE to read more.

More to come,

P.O.A.