Where to go for gear.To accommodate the growing number of adventure travelers in Alaska, each year more businesses are providing gear and services to meet the outdoor enthusiast's needs. If you are planning to hire a guide, question him or her about the equipment you will need to provide and what will be supplied. If you are interested in setting out on your own, make sure you obtain a complete gear list of items most important to your activity. Anchorage is the supply point for travel to most Alaska wilderness destinations. Those wanting to explore the backcountry back·coun·try n. A sparsely inhabited rural region. can generally find the supplies and information they need in local sporting goods Noun 1. sporting goods - sports equipment sold as a commodity commodity, trade good, good - articles of commerce sports equipment - equipment needed to participate in a particular sport stores. Here is a statewide guide to Alaska's sporting goods stores. Highly-specialized stores are not included in this list. SOUTHCENTRAL ALASKA ANCHORAGE Adventures & Delights: kayak rentals for experienced paddlers. Some kayak accessories for sale/rent. 414 K St., 276-8282. Alaska Mountaineering and Hiking: complete line of mountaineering and hiking gear, packs, boots, tents, clothing, cooking gear, kayaking, nordic skis and accessories. Guidebooks and maps also sold. Some gear rental. 2633 Spenard Rd., 272-1811. Barney's Sports Chalet: lightweight backpacking gear, tents, skis and general camping gear. Some children's equipment and clothing. 906 W. Northern Lights Blvd., 561-5242. Donkay Co.: fishing and camping gear, tents, sleeping bags and backpacks. Rent parkas, snowshoes snowshoes, footgear enabling the wearer to walk on soft snow without sinking. A snowshoe consists of a light frame of tough wood or aluminum, roughly the shape of a large tennis racket, which is strung with caribou skin or other material and is attached to the shoe and other outdoor gear. 2428 E. Tudor Rd., 561-3434. Gary King Gary King may be referring to:
Great Outdoor Clothing Co.: direct manufacturer's outlet. Outerwear, heavy parkas, windgear, raingear and some Goretex. 1200 W. Northern Lights Blvd., 277-6664. McAfee's Fly Shop: strictly fly-fishing gear and foul-weather clothing. 750 W. Dimond Blvd., 344-1617. Mountain View Sports Center: hunting and fishing specialty store Noun 1. specialty store - a store that sells only one kind of merchandise shop, store - a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services; "he bought it at a shop on Cape Cod" , camping gear and clothing. 3838 Old Seward Hwy., 563-8600. Payless Drug Store: guns and ammo, fishing rods, tackle, boots and camping gear. Several locations around state. Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI): complete line of camping, climbing and mountaineering gear, bikes, boats, packs, sleeping bags, tents, boots, clothing, books and children's items. Sales and rental. 1200 W. Northern Lights Blvd., 272-4565. Rental Room: skis, snowshoes and kayaks (and accessories). Rental only. 2205 E. Tudor Rd., 562-2866. Sixth Avenue Outfitters: hunting, fishing and camping gear, clothing, knives, tents, backpacks and sleeping bags. 610 W. 6th Ave., 276-0233. EAGLE RIVER (99577) Boondock Sporting Goods & Outfitters: camping, fishing and hunting gear, backpacks, sleeping bags and outdoor clothing. 17007 Eagle River Loop Rd., 694-2229. PALMER (99645)/WASILLA (99654) Chimo Guns-Sporting Goods: complete line of camping and fishing equipment. 505 E. Herning, Wasilla, (907) 376-5261. Outdoors & More: complete line of camping gear, packs, sleeping bags, fishing gear and miscellaneous hunting equipment. 455 E. Parks Hwy., Wasilla, 376-1496. Palmer Sports: backpacks, tents, sleeping bags and fishing gear. 1150 S. Colony Way, Palmer, 745-7529. Windy Corner :<includeonly>|</includeonly> : mountaineering gear, backpacks, tents and sleeping bags. 290 Yenlo St., Wasilla, 373-6117. INTERIOR ALASKA & BERING SEA Bering Sea, c.878,000 sq mi (2,274,020 sq km), northward extension of the Pacific Ocean between Siberia and Alaska. It is screened from the Pacific proper by the Aleutian Islands. The Bering Strait connects it with the Arctic Ocean. COAST TALKEETNA (99676) Talkeetna Camp & Canoe: Canoes and accessories, and fishing gear. Rentals only. Main St., 733-2267. NORTH POLE North Pole, northern end of the earth's axis, lat. 90°N. It is distinguished from the north magnetic pole. U.S. explorer Robert E. Peary is traditionally credited as being the first to reach (1909) the North Pole. In 1926, Richard E. (99705) Prospector Apparel & Sporting Goods: hunting, fishing, camping equipment, 301 N. Santa Claus Santa Claus: see Nicholas, Saint. Santa Claus jolly, gift-giving figure who visits children on Christmas Eve. [Christian Tradition: NCE, 1937] See : Christmas Santa Claus Ln., 488-7372. Ron Sparks
Ron Sparks is a Canadian comedian, actor and writer. He was born in Chatham, Ontario but lives in Toronto, Ontario, where he is best known as a stand-up comedian and regular and favourite Shooter's Supplies: camping and backpacking equipment and tents. 2944 Richardson Hwy., 488-4275. FAIRBANKS (99701) Alaska Fly Shop: a fly-fishing specialty shop. 1603 College Rd., 456-3010. Alaska Sportsman's Mall Inc.: arctic gear, camping equipment, outdoor supplies, mountain climbing mountain climbing, the practice of climbing to elevated points for sport, pleasure, or research. Also called mountaineering, it is practiced throughout the world. Types There are three types of mountain climbing. equipment, sleeping bags and boots. 1512 Cushman, 452-5147. Alaska Tent & Tarp: tents and camping accessories. 529 Front St., 456-6328. All Weather Sports: all-weather active wear, bikes and skis. 3875 Geist Rd., 474-8184. Alpine Haus Ski & Bike: mountain bikes and complete line of biking accessories; cross-country skis and complete line of skiing outerwear and accessories. 3451 College Rd., 479-5538. Apocalypse Design Inc.: custom-made outdoor clothing and equipment for skiing, climbing, backpacking, dog mushing
Beaver Sports: skiing, kayaks, backpacking and mountaineering. 3480 College Rd., 479-2494. Big Ray's All Weather Outfitters: arctic clothing, sporting goods and footwear. 507 2nd Ave., 452-3458. Clem's Backpacking Sports: backpacking and mountaineering equipment. 315 Wendell, 456-6314. Fin-N-Fur Sporting Goods: hunting, fishing and archery equipment. 250 3rd St., 456-1500. GLENNALLEN (99588) Glennallen Sporting Goods: fishing and hunting equipment. 182 Mile Glenn Hwy., 822-3780. NOME (99762) Nome Outfitters Gun & Tackle Shop: hunting and fishing gear and miscellaneous sporting goods. PO Box 1045, 443-2880. Atkilak's Hunting & Fishing: hunting and fishing gear. 443-3700. McGRATH (99627) BJ's Pik-N-Pak: complete line of fishing equipment and foul weather clothing. PO Box 209 (just off the airstrip), 524-3545. KENAI PENINSULA Kenai Peninsula (kē`nī), S Alaska, jutting c.150 mi (240 km) into the Gulf of Alaska, between Prince William Sound and Cook Inlet. The Kenai Mts., c.7,000 ft (2,130 m) high, occupy most of the peninsula. & GULF COAST SOLDOTNA (99669) A & B Recreation: complete line of sporting goods, fishing and camping gear. PO Box 4651, 262-9536. Ken's Alaskan Tackle: fishing gear, tackle, lures and boots. Boat and canoe rentals. Mile 96 Sterling Hwy., 262-6870. The Sports Den: fishing, hunting and camping gear. Canoe and boat rentals. 44176 Sterling Hwy., 262-7491. The Tackle Box: fishing gear, tackle and boat rentals. PO Box 1330, 262-6313. Wilderness Way: outdoor clothing and equipment, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, mountaineering and climbing gear, and fishing and hunting gear. Mile 91.5 Sterling Hwy., 262-3880. KENAI (99611) Gary King Sporting Goods: complete line of fishing and sporting goods. 405 Overland Ave., 283-4648. Gotta Go Fishing: fishing gear and rental service. 5288 Kenai Spur Hwy., 283-8403. ANCHOR POINT Anchor Point may refer to:
Silver King Tackle Shop: complete line of fishing gear, bait, boots and rain gear. PO Box 210, 235-8318. HOMER (99603) Kachemak Gear Shed II: fishing gear, tackle, bait, hunting and camping gear. 3815 Homer Spit The Homer Spit is a geographical landmark located in Homer, Alaska on the southern tip of the Kenai Peninsula. The "Spit", as it is referred to in the area, is a 4.5 mile long piece of land jutting out into Kachemak Bay.[1] The Spit is also home to the Homer Boat Harbor. Rd., 235-5562. Quiet Sports: camping, backpacking, packs and tents. Information and maps for guided and nonguided activities around Alaska. 144 W. Pioneer Ave., 235-8620. Sportsman's Marine Supply and Mama Bear's Loft: fishing tackle, camping supplies and foul-weather gear Noun 1. foul-weather gear - protective garment that is intended to keep the wearer dry and warm in bad weather protective garment - clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury . 4400 Homer Spit Rd., 235-8918/235-6430. Sports 'N Wear: clothing for outdoor activities. Mile 2.3 East End Rd., 235-6480. Ulmers Drug and Hardware: complete line of fishing and camping equipment, and outdoor clothing. 3858 Lake St., 235-8594. SELDOVIA The Pit Stop: sportfishing sport·fish·ing n. The sport of catching fish using a rod and reel. Noun 1. sportfishing - the act of someone who fishes as a diversion fishing field sport, outdoor sport - a sport that is played outdoors gear. Corner of Main St. and Seldovia, 234-7650. SEWARD Alaska Treks 'n Voyages: kayak and gear rentals. PO Box 210402, Anchorage, 99521. 224-3960/276-8282. VALDEZ (99686) Beaver Sports: canoes, camping and fishing supplies, skis and climbing gear. 316 Galena galena (gəlē`nə) or lead glance, lustrous, blue-gray mineral crystallizing usually in cubes, sometimes in octahedrons. It is the most important ore and the principal source of lead. St., 835-4727. Valdez Prospector: fishing tackle, camping supplies, outdoor clothing, rain gear, guns and ammunition. 141 Galena St., 835-3858. South Central Hardware: complete line of fishing gear, hunting gear, tents, sleeping bags, rain gear and boots. 126 Meals Ave., 835-2300. CORDOVA Cordova, Spain: see Córdoba. (99574) Cordova Water Sports water sports Urophilia, see there : full range of diving equipment for the recreational diver. Sales and some rentals. 602 Alder alder (ôl`dər), name for deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Alnus of the family Betulaceae (birch family), widely distributed, especially in mountainous and moist areas of the north temperate zone and in the Andes. St., 424-7486. Flinn's Clothing & Sporting Goods: work clothes, complete line of fishing gear, hunting gear, outdoor wear, tents and sleeping bags. 502 1st St., 424-3282. KODIAK (99615) Backcountry Sports & Backcountry Rentals Inc: fishing, camping gear and topographic maps. Kayak, rafts and bike rentals. 2102 Mill Bay Rd., 486-3771. Cy's: sporting goods and camping, hunting and fishing gear. Across from small boat harbor, 486-3900. Hogue Custom Guns: guns and cases, archery equipment, tents and miscellaneous cooking gear. 1810 Mill Bay Rd., 486-3089. Mack's Sport Shop: fishing, hunting and camping equipment. 117 Lower Mill Bay Rd., 486-4276. Scuba Do Inc.: complete outfitter for recreational diving Recreational diving or sport diving is a type of diving that uses SCUBA equipment for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment. History Recreational scuba diving grew out of related activities such as snorkelling and underwater hunting. . Sales and rental. 114 Bancroft Dr., 486-4344. Sutliff's True Value Hardware: fishing gear, miscellaneous camping gear, tents, foul weather clothing and boots. 210 Shelikof, 486-5797. SOUTHEAST ALASKA SKAGWAY (99840) Skagway Hardware: camping, fishing and hunting supplies. 400 Broadway, 983-2233. JUNEAU (99801) Foggy Mountain Shop: backpacking, outdoor clothing and cross-country ski gear. 134 Franklin St., 586-6780. Outdoor Headquarters: hiking and camping supplies, outdoor gear, rain gear, guns and ammunition. 9131 Glacier Hwy., 789-9785. Rayco Sales: guns, ammunition, reloading Reloading A term lenders commonly use to refer to the habits of borrowers taking out loans to repay the balance on other loans. Often reloading is done to take advantage of lower interest rates offered by other loans, and potential tax benefits. and fishing gear. 8371 Old Dairy Rd., 789-4682. GUSTAVUS (99826) Glacier Bay Glacier Bay Narrow inlet of the Pacific Ocean, southeastern Alaska coast, U.S. About 60 mi (97 km) long, it contains 16 active glaciers that descend from the St. Elias Mountains to the east and Fairweather Range to the west. Sea Kayak A Sea kayak or touring kayak is a kayak developed for the sport of paddling on open waters of lakes, bays, and the ocean. Sea kayaks are seaworthy small boats with a covered deck and the ability to incorporate a spraydeck. : 2-man kayak rental (which includes skirts, jackets and paddles), rain gear and rubber boots rental. Reservations needed. Boats located in Bartlett Cove, (no office location), 697-2257. SITKA (99835) Mac's Sporting Goods: fishing and hunting supplies. 213 Harbor Dr., 747-3541. THORNE BAY (99901) Baskets and Bullets: fishing gear, firearms, foul weather clothing, boots and miscellaneous hunting gear. Located in the Floatel Building, 2 miles south of Thorne Bay, on the water, 828-3335. HOONAH (99829) L & M Marine and Sporting Goods: sportfishing gear, raingear, boots, miscellaneous camping gear, guns and ammunition. 300 Harbor Dr., 945-3463. KLAWOCK (99925) Log Cabin Resort: complete line of fishing gear, backpacks, hiking gear, tents, sleeping bags, rain gear and guns. Boat and canoe rental. 1/2 mile Big Salt Lake Rd., 755-2205. |
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