We know you’re still in full-on winter mode (thanks to the recent dumping on Hood) but that doesn’t mean we’re not thinking about the SUP season ahead. Lots of new boards on the market – both to introduce the sport of SUP, and to accommodate your need for speed on the race course.

For the novice paddler, we have a new board/paddle package from Jimmy Styx called the Surge.

The Surge is a hybrid SUP specifically designed to provide novices a great performing board in a variety of water conditions. The board is plenty wide for added stability while maintaining room to grow and enjoy the sport for years to come. At only $849, the Surge is truly an affordable way to get into the sport, or a great board to add to your quiver for sharing your new pastime with friends and family.

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We kick off the first of this 3-day fest with a showing of The Art of Flight at the East Burn Thursday night, December 1st. Even if you’ve seen the film already, you know it’s good enough to see again (and again) – and especially at a killa bar with a worthy sound system. Gonna be fun! More details posted soon.

Each day of the sale we will offer one-day specials (as supplies last). Check our website, or our Facebook page, or subscribe to our blog to automatically receive the sale item announcements. We’ll include deals for snowboarders, SUPers, surfers, skaters and kiters.

On Friday Dec. 2nd we’re offering a free snowboard Tuning Clinic at 6:30. Learn good hot wax technique, how to tune edges and do basic repairs. Clinic-goers will receive a coupon for 20% off all tuning supplies (irons, kits, etc).

We’re also selling raffle tickets to raise money for the “Ski to Defeat ALS” event (Mt. Hood Meadows on April 14th). The grand prize is a Lib Tech Travis Rice snowboard!

And lastly a reminder that we’re holding our Winter Jacket Drive right now (for the Portland Rescue Mission), so don’t forget to bring in a jacket donation to get your $20 voucher.

Happy Thanksgiving and best wishes for fresh POW!

Gorge Crew

Our Holiday Winter Jacket Drive returns again this year! Last year we collected over 500 pounds of gently used winter jackets that we donated to the Portland Rescue Mission. That’s a lot of coats, and we’re going for even more this year! We’re accepting donations NOW thru Saturday, December 3rd. Everyone who donates a coat will receive a voucher for $20 off any 2012 jacket over $100 (Burton, 686, Bonfire, Rip Curl…) AND a raffle ticket for a chance to win a cool prize (tba). There is no easier way to do a good deed, save a buck ($20, actually) and maybe even win something. Go to your closet RIGHT NOW and pluck out a jacket you’re willing to donate. All sizes, all ages. Thank you!