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What’s Your DADventure? – Father’s Day Tifosi Sunglasses Giveaway
Father’s Day is a great opportunity to spend quality time outside with dad! ACK wants to celebrate the occasion with a fun contest & giveaway. The prize? A pair of Tifosi Sunglasses, one for you and one for dad! Snap a picture or dig up an old one of you & dad on an outdoor ‘DADventure’. [...]
Watch out for that… Goose?!?
Yup, you read that correctly. Goose and other animal encounters are happening all over the nation! Listen to Chris dela Torre elaborate on his unplanned entanglement with as he calls the “Gangsters of Nature” on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC from Canada. On a serious note, it is important to remember that being adventure seekers [...]
Meet the “Queen of SUP”!
Get to know Surftec SUP sponsored, paddle board prodigy Candice Apply in this Hot Shots series on ESPN W. Did you know that Candice started competing in SUP competitions only a few months after teaching herself the sport back in the summer of 2007? She even went on to become the first women to beat then [...]
BREAKING NEWS – There’s a New Predator at Old Town!
The suspense has been killing us here at ACK! We have been excited for the unveiling of Old Town Canoes & Kayak’s “New Predator on the Water” and we’re definitely not disappointed. It just so happens that ACK will be one of the first retailers to get these bad-boys in stock, so pre-order the Predator MX [...]
Every Ounce Counts | AT Exodus Fishstix Kayak Paddle
A few days ago, I dropped my boat into the water for the 50th time since November. Looking back, there are a few pieces of gear that I wish I’d had along on every trip. One such piece of gear came to me in May when Austin Canoe & Kayak sent the Adventure Technology Exodus Fishstix paddle. Since then, I’ve powered through [...]
Sea Kayaking Goes Greek with Paddling Instructor Barbara Cutter
Five days and counting until καγιάκ περιπέτεια! (Kayaking adventure in Greek of course ) Airline Tickets ✓ Seat Assignments ✓ Ferry Tickets ✓ Awesome ACK Gear (Bomber Gear Solar-50 Rash Guard, Mandala Print K-Bomb Spray Skirt, and an AT Quest Paddle) ✓ It’s time for Cutter Aquatics paddling instructor, Barbara Cutter, to head out for the twelfth Cutter Aquatics Greek [...]
What Drives Outdoor Research?
Just like you and me, the team at Outdoor Research believe that Life is an Adventure. Driven to design and perfect outdoor gear, Outdoor Research provides everything from sun hats to waterproof gaiters to help us battle whatever nature throws our way. Check out this quick video explaining the life threatening event that inspired founder, Ron Gregg, to [...]
Fit More for Less! – Family Sized Tent at a Solo Tent Price
Looking for a family tent? Eureka’s Tetragon 5 Tent might be just the ticket with plenty of space, easy setup, quality features and, maybe most importantly, quality that’s meant to last! This five person tent from Eureka is a popular buy and has been known to hold up for plenty of years. Oh – and [...]
It’s Getting Hot Out There! – Check Out H20 Options for Any Sized Adventure
The temperature are creeping up and it’s crucial you stay hydrated matter what you’re doing, whether it be a light run or a multi-day back country excursion. There are a wide variety of ways for you to get the H2O you need. Check out these ACK videos as we give a break down of essential products for Hydration on [...]
Hybrid SUP-yak Impresses Casual Paddlers
The Ocean Kayak Nalu began turning heads when it was released about four years ago. Today, this hybrid Kayak-SUP continues to impress those who come across it. Incredibly versatile, the Nalu is meant to offer the best of both worlds with the ability to both sit and stand while you paddle. Over the years the [...]
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