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2024 Spring Gear Swap Is This Saturday, May 11th at 9:00am!
2024 Spring Gear Swap Is This Saturday, May 11th at 9:00am!

The Journal

  • A Tale Of Two Routes
    May 19, 2023

    A Tale Of Two Routes

    As passionate advocates for our local cycling community and the exceptional cycling routes that our region has to offer, we at Wild Rock were honoured when Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism reached out to us to help curate and guide...

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  • Canoe Tripping Check List
    May 3, 2023

    Canoe Tripping Check List

    Backcountry canoe trips are an incredible way to explore the wilderness and connect with nature. Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or new to the world of paddling, proper preparation and packing can make all the difference in ensuring a...

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  • Meet Rab
    March 23, 2023

    Meet Rab

    Rab’s story began in 1981 in the attic of a small, terraced house in Sheffield where Rab Carrington made the first sleeping bag to bear his name. Hand-stitched and devised with his own ingenious eye, Rab's experience from years spent...

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  • New Store Hours Starting April 1
    March 21, 2023

    New Store Hours Starting April 1

    We asked, you answered and we listened. We're excited to announce that starting April 1st, our store hours will be changing. We'll now be open from 10:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm on Saturdays and 11:00am to...

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  • ON Running Fun Run/Walk and Shoe Demo
    March 14, 2023

    ON Running Fun Run/Walk and Shoe Demo

    Join Wild Rock Outfitters and ON Running for a Cloudventure Demo Event    When: Saturday, April 8th at 10 AM Where: Meeting at the store - 169 Charlotte St, Peterborough What: Fun Run/Walk More Deets: Participants will have the opportunity to test out...

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  • Adventure stories: "I'm a Masochist but at least my friends are, too"
    March 7, 2023

    Adventure stories: "I'm a Masochist but at least my friends are, too"

    This week I agonized over writing an article from the perspective of a queer woman in outdoor sport for International Women’s Day. There are lots of things women experience differently from men in the backcountry—or, maybe especially, the frontcountry. Different fears, strengths, expectations. But I’m also very lucky to have a crew of adventure mates and colleagues with whom I rarely notice those differences. Plus, aren’t all my stories automatically from a queer woman’s perspective?
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  • 2023 Wild Rock Gear Swap
    March 2, 2023

    2023 Wild Rock Gear Swap

    The Wild Rock Bike and Gear Swap is back for 2023!  Date: Saturday, April 22nd Time: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm How: CASH ONLY! No haggling - prices as marked. Gear Drop off: If you have a bike, kayak or SUP...

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  • Shopping For Trail Running Shoes
    February 17, 2023

    Shopping For Trail Running Shoes

    Trail running is an exhilarating and challenging activity that takes you off-road and into nature. But to fully enjoy the experience, you need a good pair of trail running shoes. Here are some things to look for when choosing the...

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