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Wild Rock Sponsors YMCA Runs
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Wild Rock is the proud sponsor of the YMCA 1K Fun Run for Kids. This is one of 3 events being held by the YMCA on February 22nd. There is a 5km and 1/2 Marathon for the adults. Click below for more information 1K Kids Fun RunYMCA 5K and 1/2 Marathon
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SALE ON NOW
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Enjoy up to 60% off remaining winter outerwear and sportswear from Lole, Patagonia, The North Face, Royal Robbins, Horny Toad, Mountain Hardwear, Arcteryx, Mammut and others.
Much of snowboard section is on sale!
Great prices on kids/youth snowboard and winter jackets and pants by Burton.
Up to 60% off men's and woman's snowboard clothing from Special Blend, Analog, Burton and Four Square.
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| Best Price on Gels and Bars in town! |
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Wild Rock Reduces Prices
Wild Rock is meeting the big box stores head on. We are offering gels, bars and drink mixes at prices that BEAT COSTCO, Shoppers, Loblaws and other big box retailers. These prices are everyday prices and there is no need to buy a case to save.
Check out the prices:
CLIF BARS $1.96
CLIF SHOT BLOKS $2.35
CLIF SHOT GELS $1.35
ENERVITENE PACKS $3.59
HAMMER BARS $2.42
HAMMER GELS $1.00
POWER BAR GELS $1.16
POWER BARS $1.49
Save money, buy local and train hard.
NO CASE DISCOUNTS ANYMORE.
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| Mallorca Cycling Holiday! |
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We still have a few spaces left for our Mallorca, Spain cycling holidays. We have 2 separate trips. March Break (March 14-22) $500 payment due Feb 8th and Easter Break (April 9-19) $500 payment due March 8th. For detailed info visit Mallorca Information |
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Come out and Play with us!
Mt Tremblant Ski and Snowboard Trip: Let us do the Driving!
Want to get in some serious riding this year, but don't feel like driving all the way to Mt Tremblant yourself? This year's Mt Tremblant Ski and Snowboard Trip is just the thing! Departing 5pm, Friday February 6, and returning the night of Sunday, February 8, 2009, this trip gets you to the hill and accommodated for two full days of riding, for just $250/person. (*Lift passes and rental fees are not included.)
We'll be riding to the hill in style, thanks to Coach Canada's fully furnished busses, including plenty of separate luggage space, onboard washroom facilities, and multimedia services. Not only will you not have to worry about dozing off behind the wheel after a long day, but we can also guarantee the car will be all warmed up by the time you step inside. The only ice-scraping will be Junior's misadventure down the Expert run.
Our overnight hosts will be Comfort Inn and Suites, Ville Mt Tremblant, a short shuttle ride from the resort. Rooming is based on 4-person occupancy, with two Queen-sized beds. Cots are available from the front desk. Single and double-occupancy are available for an additional $150 and $40, respectively. Spaces are limited and preferred partnering is available upon request.
Don't forget your bathing suit to soak in their hot tub. http://www.comforttremblant.com/en/
Letters with full details and waivers for each trip are available at the front cash. Minors must have signed permission from a guardian, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Skijoring Pull Clinic
Have you ever pondered the question of how to get your four-legged friend out for a good run, without tiring yourself out in the process? Do you like the feeling wind rushing across your face? Was your favourite character in "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," Yukon Cornelius? Ours too, and Skijoring is just the thing.
In partnership with All Creatures Great and Small, Wild Rock is pleased to announce a Skijoring Pull Clinic, Sunday January 11, 2009 at Nichol's Oval, from 11 am to 1pm. The cost is $25, dog harnesses will be provided. Contact All Creatures Great and Small for details: (705) 755-0416.
Cross-country skate skis will be available for rent from Wild Rock. Rental cost for this event will be a $10 donation to Lakefield Animal Welfare Services.
Snow Shoe Demo Hike
Interested in a winter hike in the Peterborough area, but don't own a pair of snowshoes? Join us for a walk in the Trent Nature Area, Sunday January 18 at 11am, and we'll provide the shoes for free! Come by Wild Rock to book your spot. Please dress warmly, bring a few extra layers, and pack a lunch, water and camera. Wear good warm and sturdy boots.
The meeting place will be the Peterborough Zoo parking lot, we will drive to the Nature area from there.
Map and Compass Clinics
Wild Rock will be hosting a Map and Compass clinics, occasional Wednesdays, at 6pm, based on interest. Cost is $12 and will cover reading a topographical map, setting your compass' declination and general navigational tips and tricks. Leave your name and number, and a Wild Rock staff member will call you back when a class is ready to run.
Mt St Louis-Moonstone Ski and Snowboard Trip: Run to the Hills
Itching to get in some riding outside the Peterborough area, but not sure if you can wrangle a car for the day - or if you even want to sit behind the wheel for so long? Join Wild Rock Outfitters, Sunday March 1, 2009 for a day-trip to Mt. St. Louis-Moonstone*, for just $75!
Letters with full details and waivers for each trip are available at the front cash. Minors must have signed permission from a guardian, and anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
*Includes the bus ride there and your lift pass; rentals and food are not provided.
Nordic Grip Waxing Clinic
Are you looking to get the best performance out of your Classic Nordic Skis? Do you know that there is a veritable rainbow of different grip wax colours to choose from, but aren't quite sure how to best select the appropriate one? Our Nordic grip waxing clinic will help you make sense of it all.
This clinic will be $20, Wednesday January 15, 2009, starting at 6pm. Participants are invited to bring their own skis, and should meet up at the bike counter.
Winter Pool Sessions
Kawartha Whitewater Paddlers is hosting weekly kayak pool sessions Saturdays, January 3 to March 21, 2009, at the Trent University Pool. Spaces are available in 90-minute blocks, at $10/session. To sign up or for more information, please contact Cale at: (705) 639-2303 or kawartha_whitewater_paddlers@hotmail.com.
These spaces do fill quickly, so it is recommended participants sign up well in advance.
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| Our Empowered Roof |
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| The Update on Kieran and Dee's Solar Situation
 It was with a sense of relief that I read my December PUC statement. A new little line down at the bottom of the first page brought a long-awaited smile to my face. For those of you who have been following along with my Solar Rooftop stories you will know that this process has taken quite some time. (scroll to the bottom of this article to read the original articles) To recap briefly, Dee and I started thinking about a grid-tied solar generation system almost a year ago. By the end of July we had the financing dealt with and an array of panels were installed on our roof. I thought we were weeks away from coming online but things did not go according to plan. Lost applications, back-ordered meters and few other details got in the way. Now, as most of you know, we were well aware that we were going into this process as guinea pigs. As the program was so new, we expected that there would be delays. Well, delays there were! As the months ticked past even we faithful guinea pigs started to get concerned.
In October a new meter appeared on our house but it did not seem to be reading our outgoing energy production. A call to the Peterborough Utility Service ensured me that they could read my production even if I could not. Although this left me reassured (kind of) it was not until our December bill showed up that I had confirmation. That new little line showing credit for our electrical production was what I needed to see in order to put my mind at ease.
Looking more closely, the bill shows that we generated $60 worth of electricity in October, which is historically the lowest solar production month of the year. In contrast, the electricity portion of our bill was just under $90. If you take into account that we buy our power through Bullfrog, which is about $1/day more than buying from the PUC, were would be very close to break even on the electricity portion of our hydro bill. And that is on a poor production month! I can't wait for July when the sun shines for hours and we don't even need the lights on!
Our investment and long wait look as though they will all be worth it. Once again, I would like to thank Simon and JP at Generation Solar for all their hard work, advice and reassurance.
Many of you have expressed interest since I wrote the first article. I know I can answer questions now that I could not before I got my latest bill. If you are interested in any further information please don't hesitate to get in touch with me here at the store or at kieran@wildrock.net Below are links to my previous two articles detailing the process we went through, the government incentive program as well as how we financed the system. The links go to previous newsletters so just scroll down until reach the Solar Rooftop articles.
http://www.wildrock.net/newsletter/august08news.asp
http://www.wildrock.net/newsletter/september08.asp
<http://www.generationsolar.com>
Yours in green power!
Kieran
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| Snowboard Video Contest |
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 We want to see your snowboard videos! Send us a link to a youtube video or give us a DVD of your best snowboard videos from the Peterborough area.
$150 Wild Rock gift certificate for the best local snowboard video!
The videos/clips/links should be in before Feb. 1st 2009.
The videos should feature local riders, local flavour (location, music etc) and no obscenities.
Email entries to scott@wildrock.net
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| Banff Film Festival is back! |
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 Don't be disappointed - get your tickets now! Wednesday January 21st, 7 pm, at Showplace.
See you there!
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Anne Leavens
Wild Rock Source for Adventure
169 Charlotte Street
Peterborough, ON K9J 2T7
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