Women's Night at Joe's Ski Shop!

November 5
7 - 9 pm

 Win a $500 Joe's Gift Card!
Many other Great Prizes!

30% off all Women's Clothing
30% off all Helmets and Accessories
Best Prices of the Year on Skis and Boots

Everyone receives:

 Seminars on:

● Goody Bag with Special Coupons
● Free Demo Pass for Wild Mountain
   Ski and Board Area
● Much, Much More

 ● Equipment
● Tuning
● Fitness

Ski Wax Clinics
 

Tuesday, November 11th - 7 pm
 Swix "High End" nordic Wax Clinic with the director of nordic racing at Swix, Kevin Sweeny.

 Tuesday, November 25th - 7 pm
 Topic to be determined - This Ski Wax Clinic will be posted on Joe's "Events and Sales" Page at www.joessportinggoods.com


Learning waxes and application techniques goes a long way toward attaining optimum performance from your equipment.

Otto Hollaus New Student Night
November 18th at Joe's!

    This special night with the Otto Hollaus Ski School is an information opportunity for students and families – both experienced and new to the sport.

 

 

Joe's Ski Rental Program and
"Demo Pass" at Wild Mountain

Joe's ski staff members are such great believers in the "try before you buy" philosophy that Joe's has implemented many programs that offer select, tuned equipment for snow-sport enthusiasts to try.  This year, we have added a quality Alpine equipment rental program in addition to our established Nordic Ski Rental program.  Skis, bindings and poles are all available for a day or more to try out on the white stuff.

Joe's also has a "Demo Pass," a card that you can purchase in the store or online at www.joessportingoods.com for $35.  Present this card at Wild Mountain Ski and Snowboard Area for use of tuned, high-end demo skis for one day (up to five demos).  The best part?  If you decide to purchase a pair of skis at Joe's, you can submit your Demo Pass at time of purchase for $35 off your new skis.  It's like trying the skis for free!  (Lift ticket must be purchased separately.)

Notes for Day-Packing Hunters

Hiking a half-mile from the hunting cabin to a favorite deer stand is one thing, but when hiking deep into remote areas to search for secretive (and large) buck, one must take on a whole new and specialized approach to gear.  You must stock up on the proper gear to get you through the entire day, no matter what the conditions.  Equipment and clothing must be picked carefully with attention to weight variables and weather conditions.

►First, layer your clothing.  You've heard it all before, but it's hard to overemphasize...it's important.  Wear wicking under-layers and fleece mid-layers (for lightness and warmth).  Always carry a spare pair of warm socks, a stocking cap, gloves, down jacket (light and compacting), and a light rain suit.

►Second, carry a compass or small G.P.S., butane lighter and water bottle.  Along with your hunting knife, these items will get you through most short-term issues.  While there are hundreds of other useful items you may want to have on hand, weigh carefully their importance versus how much additional weight they may add.

►Third, choose the right pack.  It should be small, light, and equipped with a clasping flap over the top or some other external system for attaching clothing to the outside of it.  Being able to carry extra clothing is a must with the ever changing needs throughout your hunting day.  As you move to your hunting area, you may get warm and want to shed that coat, buckle it to the pack and keep going.  As you finally sit and still hunt, you may need the warmth of your coat again.

►Another helpful aspect of the hunting pack is a connecting buckle between the shoulder straps in the chest area.  Shoulder straps alone tend to slide off, particularly when climbing and shouldering a gun by its sling.

►Lastly, you will want to carry either a small, powerful flashlight such as a Surefire™ or Browning™ or one of the many L.E.D. headband lights by Browning™ or Petzl™.  Many hunters carry both types as the hand-held light is great for blood trailing in the dark and the headband can't be beat for hands-free use.

Over time, you will develop your own specialized list of items necessary to make  hiking to and from remote deer haunts comfortable in a variety of weather.  By following these basics, you should get a good start on your road to a successful hunt.

Product Highlights for November

Petzl TacTikka Plus Headlamp
for hands-free Night Vision
$42.95
150-hour battery life, 35 lumens, red filter and water resistant!

BROWNING™ Night Seeker™ Cap Light + Knife Combo
$24.99

The Petzl TacTikka Plus is a tactical version of the popular Tikka Plus Headlamp.  It has all of the great features including four LEDs instead of three, a push on/off button instead of a slider switch, a tiltable housing, and three brightness settings with strobe function.  These features have been combined with a red lens that easily flips down over the LED's for night vision.  It is also water-resistant for all-weather use.  The 150-hour burn time and durability of the LED makes the TacTikka Plus reliable.  It doesn't throw out huge candlepower (33ft or 10m), making it ideal for activities requiring close-up lighting like trail hiking, setting up camp, and reading.  The TacTikka Plus runs on 3-AAA batteries (included), and at 2.5 ounces, weighs next to nothing in your pack.

Bottom Line:  The TacTikka Plus gives you night vision.
 

♦Folding Knife and hat light in convenient package
♦Light features one red and two white LEDs
♦Light pivots for close-up work
♦2-1/2" stainless blade on folding knife
♦Pocket clip and thumb stud

The Night Seeker Cap Light has a low-profile design, and polymer housing.  One red and two white LEDs have up to 100,000 hours of life.  Two 2032 lithium batteries provide up to 25 hours with white LEDS, 50 hours with the red LED.  Water-resistant push-button switch.  Clips to your hat, pocket or pack strap and can pivot down for use.  The folding knife with durable frame lock has a 2-1/2" stainless steel blade.  Holds a sharp edge.  Rugged aluminum handle, thumb stud and pocket clip.

Finish:  Mossy Oak® Break-Up®/Black

Minnesota's Fall Hunting Season Important Dates

♦November 8 - Firearms Deer Hunting begins statewide in Minnesota.
♦November 22 - Minnesota Deer Firearm Option Lake Southeast B Opener.
♦November 22 - Wisconsin Buck Deer in MOST units (check regulations).
♦November 29 - Muzzleloader season starts.
 

Congratulations!

Congrats to this month's mailing list drawing winners!  Each will receive a $20 gift certificate to use on our website store, www.joessportinggoods.com.
This month’s winners are:
 

Kris Astrop
Rita Juran
Darin Voss


To be included in our drawing and receive the monthly "Out There with Joe's" newsletter, log on to www.joessportinggoods.com and click on the sign-up message.  Persons currently receiving this newsletter via email are automatically entered in each month's contest

Joe's Events and Specials

● November 5 - 7-9 pm
Women's Night in the Ski Shop - Special discounts in store on Women's gear, seminars and refreshments!

 ● November 13-16
Gear up for Winter Sale
Sale prices throughout the Ski Shop!

 ● November 28-30
Joe's Storewide Thanksgiving Sale!
● Mark your Calendars for Joe's Annual Customer Appreciation Sale, December 6-7!  (Don't miss this one!

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Local:  651-209-7800

33 E County Road B
St. Paul, MN  55117