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Fresh markdowns for fresh tracks

No news like SNOW news!

Posted By: Gorge Crew on January 13, 2012

Filed in: Kiteboarding Product News & Reviews Shop News Snowboarding SUP

Now is a GREAT time to pull the trigger on a new snowboard and/or outerwear. It just so happens this new snow on the way coincides with fresh markdowns on tons of 2012 gear!

With the exception of Lib Tech and Gnu boards, ALL other snowboards are 20% off!!! This includes Burton, Jones, Arbor, K2, DC, and Atomic. Been thinking about a split board? YES! How about a new freestyle park board? YES! Or maybe a new pow board from Jones? YES, YES! At 20% off, those thoughts seem less sinful

In addition to boards, we have our high-end boots (over $250) at 20% off (from Burton, Nike, DC and Salomon), and bindings from Union, Flow and Flux at 20% off. BUT THAT’S NOT ALL! All 2012 outerwear (A.K., Bonfire, Nike, Rip Curl, Analog) is at least 20% off! And all 686 (including their kickass “Smarty” pants) are a full 30% off! Are we crazy – winter is just getting started!

Tags:kites, outerwear, snowboards, SUP

Holiday Fest day 3 deals & last day to get your raffle tickets!

Posted By: Gorge Crew on December 3, 2011

Filed in: Kiteboarding Shop News Skateboards Snowboarding SUP Surf

Tonight someone gets lucky.

We’ll draw the winning raffle ticket for the Lib Tech Travis Rice just before closing tonight at 6:55. If you haven’t made your way down to the shop for your ticket(s), today is it.

OK gang, here they are, the last day of the one-day deals:

Holiday Fest continues with 1-day deals and tuning clinic

Posted By: Gorge Crew on December 2, 2011

Filed in: Culture Shop News

Snowboard Tuning Clinic is TONIGHT! Friday Dec. 2nd at 6:30. Learn good waxing technique, how to tune edges and do basic repairs. Clinic-goers will receive a discount for 20% off all tuning supplies (irons, kits, etc).

Come get your $1 raffle tickets to win a Lib Tech Travis Rice snowboard. All proceeds go Fred Nobel’s Ski to Defeat ASL event. Your odds of winning are still VERY good (about 50 tickets sold so far). It’s for a great cause, people, so please jump in on this raffle if you can. We draw the winner just before closing on Saturday night (6:55 pm).

Here are today’s 1-day deals! (Limited to stock on hand. No layaways. Offers good through closing at 8:00 pm tonight ….
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Gorge 3-Day Holiday Fest Starts Today

Posted By: Gorge Crew on December 1, 2011

Filed in: Culture Shop News

We’re jumping into the holiday spirit with full force today. We have our Get Waxed Part Deux tonight with our outside waxing station up and running for FREE snowboard hot waxes. One board per customer please. Also on the docket is an exclusive FREE showing of the Art of Flight at the East Burn bar. The film starts at 10:00, festivities and Red Bull drink specials start at 9:00. We’ll be selling $1 raffle tickets to win a Lib Tech Travis Rice snowboard. All proceeds go Fred Nobel’s Ski to Defeat ASL event.

And we kick off this sale with not one, not two, but FIVE 1-day deals! (Limited to stock on hand. No layaways. Offers good through closing at 8:00 pm tonight)

2012 Flux SF45 Bindings today only $174.95 (reg. $249.95) Save $75.00!

O’Neill Heat 6/5/4 Hooded Fullsuit $237.95 (reg. $339.95) Save $102.00!

Liquid Force Luxury Vest $$119.95 (reg. $149.95)

Werner Fuse CF Core Adjustable Paddle $236.95 (save over $100.00!)

Bones Street Tech Formula Wheels today only $26.95 (reg. $38.95)

Jacket Drive on now – up your chances of winning that Lib Tech Travis Rice snowboard by donating a winter jacket for the Portland Rescue Mission. One free raffle ticket per jacket. PLUS you’ll get $20 in Gorge Bucks towards 2012 outerwear (jacket, pants, bibs, YOUR CHOICE!).

See you tonight! And tune in tomorrow for another fresh batch of 1-Day deals.

Gorge Crew

Gorge Performance Holiday Fest, December 1-3

Daily specials, Art of Flight, tuning clinic, win a Lib Tech Travis Rice....

Posted By: Gorge Crew on November 23, 2011

Filed in: Uncategorized

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

Donate some genuine warmth this holiday season

Posted By: Gorge Crew on November 23, 2011

Filed in: Uncategorized

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!

Snowboard Season Kick-Off Party Thursday 17th 7-9 p.m.

Posted By: Gorge Crew on November 17, 2011

Filed in: Culture Shop News

Join us at Gorge Performance this Thursday, November 17th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. to harness our collective stoke for the kick-ass snowboard season ahead!

We’re showing the new TB20 snowboard film on the big outdoor screen. Barrel fires and hot spiced cider will add some winter flavor. Bring your snowboard with you and we’ll wax ‘er up for FREE! Plus special discounts for snowboard clubs, teams, groups or whatever you call your posse. Friends who shop together, save together! Download and share this flyer with your mates: http://www.gorgeperformance.com/photos/misc/snowpartyflyer.pdf

The forecast calls for rain (and heavy mountain snow!) so dress for cold and wet conditions (we will have a few pop-up tents set up). A little rain won’t stop us from showing our respect to La Niña. If you don’t have some good 20K waterproof outerwear, we know where you can find some

See you there!

Gorge Crew

Best pre-season snowboard sale EVER!

Posted By: Gorge Crew on October 20, 2011

Filed in: Uncategorized

No lie, we’re never offered such a sweet pre-season deal before. Here’s the scoop…

We’re offering a whopping 20% store credit sale on 2012 snow gear purchases now through October 31. What this means is when you purchase any 2012 snowboard, boots, bindings, outerwear etc, you’ll receive 20% in store credit. The 20% credit is calculated off one item per day.

What’s the catch, you ask? There is none! No “next visit” requirement. You can use your credit same day if you want. Or we can load up a gift card for you to use at a later date or to give to someone else (ah, how nice). No exclusions! That’s right, spend the credit on whatever you freakin’ want (a GoPro camera perhaps? Surfboard?). No minimum purchase required to redeem your credit. Oh, and your credit never expires. Sweet! Limited time offer – only through October 31st, so don’t dilly dally.

Early bird gets the board.

2012 Preseason snowboard sale on now!

Posted By: Gorge Crew on October 7, 2011

Filed in: Product News & Reviews Snowboarding

As reliable as the birds flying south for the winter, each October Gorge Performance transforms back into a snowboard shop. New inventory is arriving daily. Stop in to see the new offerings from Lib, Gnu, Burton, Union, Flow, Flux, Nike boots, 686, DC, Bonfire, Spy, Analog, Anon. We know some of you can hardly stand to wait for the white stuff. To reward you for your enthusiasm we’re offering all 2012 hard goods and apparel at 10% off now through October 15th.

Rob pulled a few items from the new crop to wet your appetite…

Justin Snodgrass is not a longboarder, but he plays one on TV

Words by Kim Rueter. Photos by Paul Snodgrass.

Posted By: Gorge Crew on September 28, 2011

Filed in: Surf Team GP

Team GP was well represented this last weekend at the Cape Kiwanda Longboard Classic in Pacific City. Gorge employees Brock, Justin and Mitch ignored the ominous forecast and headed to PC for a weekend of contest fun. Unfortunately, I couldn’t be there to cheer the guys on, but Justin’s dad, Paul, was there and captured some nice photos (he also surfed in the contest). This post is not intended to be a complete event recap, but more of a victory salute to one of our own Gorge employees and perpetually stoked surfer, Justin Snodgrass.