Golden Triangle Bike Rental opens for the season
No April fools trick here, our friends at Golden Triangle Bike Rental are starting their season on Thursday, April 1st at 11:00 am. Golden Triangle is one of the best places we know of to rent a bike in Pittsburgh. We like them so much, we’ll have Golden Triangle bikes available to rent at Kayak Pittsburgh Downtown throughout the summer!
Banff Ticket Giveaway!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival in almost here! We’re giving away tickets everyday this week to celebrate the World Tour’s stop in PGH. Just follow the step below and you’ll be automatically entered to win 2 free tickets for the April 9th and 10th event!
Step 1: Retweet the EXACT message below on Twitter:
RT @ventureoutdoors hosts 2 nights of Banff films April 9th & 10th. RT to win 2 tix! Winners chosen daily – http://bit.ly/aKeknx
That’s it! The winning name will be announced daily at 5:00 PM. We’ll announce the winner via tweet! Good luck and we hope to see you at Banff on April 9th and 10th.
To order your tickets for the Banff Mountain Film Festival, click here.
1,000 Twitter Followers!
March 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Last year Venture Outdoors took the plunge. We jumped head first in the world of social media – Twitter, Facebook, Wordpress and LinkedIn. This week we hit a milestone: 1,000 Twitter followers, YAY! Thank you to everyone who follows and helps spread our news, updates and random thoughts each day.
If this is the first you’re hearing about this we encourage you to check us out on Twitter, find our Facebook Page, or sign up for our blog RSS Feed. These are some of the easiest ways you can stay up to date on all things Venture Outdoors!
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Board Member Bio: Jonathan Kersting
March 26, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Jonathan Kersting was converted, like several Pittsburghers we know, to the city’s slow charms. Seeing as he was born here, we found it a little ironic and a little sweet that as a kid, he was “terrified of Pittsburgh.” Discovering the countless opportunities for outdoor recreation in the region turned out to be what made him stay…and 22 years later, he’s on the board of Venture Outdoors.
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Have you heard?
March 25, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
A recent article in the Pittsburgh Business Times brought to daylight an exciting potential opportunity for Venture Outdoors. As was reported, we have asked EDGE Studio to conduct a feasibility study, which will help us consider the possibility of developing a piece of riverfront property in Lawrenceville. You can read the whole article here.
Help Save the LHHT Bridge!
March 23, 2010 by admin · 2 Comments
The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail/Snowmobile Trail Bridge over the Pennsylvania Turnpike has been part of the current trail system for more than 30 years and is critical for the trail system to be complete. As we announced in the fall the bridge has been closed indefinitely due to structural deficiencies resulting in unsafe conditions, but now is your chance to take action!
Wilderness First Aid: 2 Weeks to Sign Up!
March 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Friday, April 2nd is the last day to sign up for our spring Wilderness First Aid (WFA) training. Our annual spring WFA will be held Saturday and Sunday May 8th – 9th, but we need to secure enough instructors prior to the activity. The course is taught by the internationally recognized Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS.
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Grants update: Family Programs blossoming with new support!
March 19, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Because our good news is also your good news, we find it particularly exciting. Area foundations have been especially supportive of our Family & Community Programs Initiative during March, helping us ensure that the programs continue to remove barriers families face in getting outdoors.
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Banff Raffle: bigger and better than ever!
March 15, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Anyone who’s been to the Banff Mountain Film Festival knows that the films are thrilling and inspiring and often make you want to jump out of your theater seat and go climb something. However, when Venture Outdoors hosts the Banff Mountain Film Festival even the intermission is exciting!
Each night we compile an extravagant spread of prizes and at the end of intermission raffle them off to one lucky winner after another! Brand new bikes, kayaks, Kayak Pittsburgh Season Passes and private guided fly fishing trips are among the top prizes, but this year we’ve added something else worth your dollar, TIMESHARES!
Friday night we’ll raffle off a week in Beaver Creek Colorado. The winner will spend 7 days at the Hyatt Mountain Lodge, an value of $2,100. The 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom suite sleeps 4-6 people and is located close to Vail Mountain.
Saturday night we’re giving away a week in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of Virgina at the Massanutten Resort. The resort is located 10 miles east of Harrisonburg, VA and features challenging golf courses, an indoor and outdoor waterpark, and luxurious spa.
It will only take $1 to win, of course your chances are better if you buy a kayaks length for $20! We’ll start selling raffle tickets as soon as the doors open on Friday and Saturday, April 9th and 10th. Proceeds from the raffle will benefit our Family and Community Programs.
Don’t have your tickets yet? What are you waiting on! Tickets are on sale now through Pro Arts Ticketing. To order, CLICK HERE.
To find out more about the films and festivities of this year’s Banff Mountain Film Festival visit, ventureoutdoors.org/banff.aspx
Queen of Tyke Hikes: Lindsay Rethage
March 12, 2010 by admin · Leave a Comment
Parents and participants, meet Lindsay Rethage, leader of Tyke Hikes. Lindsay became involved with the program when Venture Outdoors was still Western Pennsylvania Field Institute. As her cohort, Beth Pedone, moves back into the workforce, Lindsay is stepping up to keep growing this fantastic program. Watch for her to begin leading Tyke Hikes come April!
