SUNTRAIL is proud to once again be the local host sponsor for the Banff Mountain Film Festival's World Tour. The 2008-2009 films will be shown Saturday January 17 at the Roxy Theatre in Owen Sound, beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are now available at SUNTRAIL and at the Roxy Theatre box office. Advance tickets are only $12.00 for adults and $10.00 for students ($14.00 and $12.00 at the door).

Due to the overwhelming popularity of the festival we recommend that you purchase your tickets as early as possible... and don't forget, these tickets make great Christmas stocking stuffers too!

Check out the exciting preview video of this year's films below (high speed internet connection recommended).

SUNTRAIL is not your average outdoor store; and when you visit us one of the first things you'll see is a collection of women's intimates! That's because we want you to know that in addition to producing a complete clothing system made of luxuriously soft Merino wool that includes base layers, mid layers, outerwear, socks and accessories (like cableknit scarves and hats that are to die for), Icebreaker also makes an exquisite line of intimates for women called "Nature", and even a line of inner fashions for guys called "Beast". These woolies are definitely NOT your grandpa's old red union suit!
(Pictured: Women's Vista L/S)

Quartz Nature jackets and parkas have set a new standard for warmth, comfort and styling -- and best of all, they're made right here in Canada!
(Pictured: Inuvik Women's Parka)

Lolë is a Canadian designed clothing line that's fresh, bold, and very feminine... yet sporty and comfy at the same time. Drop by the store to see the latest selection of fashions in colours and fabrics that you'll fall in love with instantly.
(Pictured: Comfy Sweater)

Born in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains in Utah, Kühl has established a name for itself as an innovator of outdoor clothing that takes a refreshingly different look at purpose driven designs. Their unique Alfpaca® fleece products for men and women have been particularly popular with our customers this season.
(Pictured: Women's Full Zip Hoody)

No, that wasn't a Ninja that ripped past you on the ski trail; but he was wearing a Loki jacket with integrated face shield and mitts. Named for the shapeshifting god of Norse myth, Loki products help ward off the elements when the weather turns nasty.
(Pictured: Men's Ullr Mountain Hoodie)

As their name suggests, Mountain Khakis are designed to stand up to the rigors of mountain life; but they are incredibly comfortable at the same time. They're also practically "bombproof", as they're made with abrasion-resistant fabrics, bar tack reinforced stress areas, triple-stiched seams, unbreakable buttons and solid brass YKK zippers. Try a pair on today and you'll be saying goodbye to denim jeans forever.
(Pictured: Men's Original Mountain Pant)

Looking for some great fashions that can go from your suitcase to the streets in a matter of seconds? Look no further than Exofficio, a premier line of travel and trekking clothes.
(Pictured: Women's Savvy Jacky in Scrunch Fabric)

For casual and comfortable outdoor clothing that combines smart styling, thoughtful features and great prices, you just can't beat Columbia. Drop in today to see their latest innovations.
(Pictured: Women's Arch Cape II Jacket)

From ultra comfy tees to fun loving beach toys, Life Is Good is one of our most popular lines of clothing and accessories. Each time you put one on it's like taking a mini-vacation. Let's hear it for casual Mondays through Fridays!
(Numerous styles, colours and graphics available)

The Growler will make you purr like a pussycat with all of its great "light-hiker" features, like waterproof/breathable leather and mesh uppers, eVENT waterproof membrane, moisture wicking synthetic lining, removeable footbed, dual density EVA midsole, protective wrap-around toe bumper, non-marking dual climate rubber sole and so on. But it's the Primaloft insulation that will really win you over, because that's what makes this boot an all round great winter boot as well, perfect for hiking, snowshoeing or even just hanging around a rink in the wee small hours of the morning.

Given its name, we suppose that this lightweight, waterproof slip-on shoe would be right at home in the jungle. But we can also see it being used around the campsite and on the back deck, and it would really come in handy when Spot suddenly needs to go walkies in the middle of the night!

The Sitka is a mid-cut trail hiker that gives great ankle support while still being light enough to let you cover lots of kilometers in a day. It features a full leather Nubuck outer for durability and support as well as a Gore-Tex lining to help keep your feet dry in the worst of weather. Pick up a pair today and hit those happy trails!
(Men's and Women's models available)

Looking for an alternative to plastic drinking bottles? Klean Kanteens are single-walled reuseable bottles made of high quality stainless steel that is both lightweight and non-leaching. They come in a variety of sizes and types, including a "sippy-cup" version that's perfect for toddlers. NEW - Now available in Kolours!

Now you can sip safe AND show everyone where you shop for your outdoor gear and clothing when you use a genuine SUNTRAIL water bottle. Made for us by Ewan Bottles, these one liter water bottles are made of lightweight stainless steel and feature the same wide mouth opening as your favourite hard plastic bottles, allowing you to connect accessories like water filters directly to the bottle and making the addition of juice crystals or even ice cubes a breeze.

If you've been reluctant to give up your favourite hard plastic water bottles but are still concerned about the alleged side effects of BPA, you'll be thrilled with these new BPA free bottles from Nalgene. Made of Eastman Tritan™, a new generation copolyester, they offer the same performance as the older bottles but with none of the worries.
(Assorted models and colours)

Now your favourite plastic water bottles come in collapsible versions, featuring the same great taste-free quality and wide mouth convenience but in a design that's flexible and takes up less overall room in your pack.
(Assorted sizes available)

With Spot, the world's first personal satellite messenger, not only can you let family and friends know where you are and how you're doing when you're a kajillion kilometers from the nearest cell tower; but if you run into trouble and need some help you can summon assistance or rescue with the simple push of a button. Spot is endorsed by Canada's own Les Stroud, the "Survivorman", and it has also won a 2008 Backpacker Magazine Editor's Choice Award!

Like the song says, "Frosty the Snowman was a jolly happy soul..." and these whimsical Snowman kits from Puffin Gear will bring a smile to everyone who sees them. Each kit is packaged in a zippered 5 inch cylindrical vinyl case for easy storage and includes a hat (made in Canada!), authentic nut brown coal eyes, 3 large waistcoat buttons and a plastic carrot nose. Choose from the original Frosty with black felt hat, or Frosty's Girlfriend with pink floppy hat with flower.

Icy roads and slippery sidewalks shouldn't prevent you from getting outside this winter, and Yaktrax will help you walk or even run with greater safety. They're perfect for recreational walkers, runners, delivery persons and especially seniors!

These best-selling trail snowshoes from MSR are rugged, lightweight and very easy to put on and take off... and with the addition of optional accessory tail pieces they'll give you even more floatation in powder snow. Oh, and they also come at a very reasonable price too!

Our staff blew the better part of an otherwise productive afternoon playing with these gel handwarmer pads, trying to understand the science behind them. In the end, management decided that you probably wouldn't care much about exothermic reactions generated within supersaturated sodium solutions; but you definitely would care about the fact that they're non-toxic, reusable, fast-acting and pump out a considerable amount of heat (up to 57°C) for about an hour. Toasty!!
(Assorted models and colours)

If you're looking for a warm but roomy synthetic mummy bag for your winter adventures, check out this beauty. RTEQ insulation keeps you cosy while the fleece lined trapezoidal foot box adds an extra level of decadent luxury, all at an unbeatable price.
(Rated to -22°C; -8°F)

You wouldn't put cheap, generic gasoline in a fine Italian sports car, so why not give your liquid fuel stove the same consideration. Superfuel is a premium grade of naptha ("white gas") that is designed to burn cleaner, improving performance while reducing the development of sooty carbon deposits that can discolour cookware and clog your stove's jet. Che bella!

Rome made them first, and Rome still makes them best. The original Pie Iron™ is made of heavy duty cast iron that provides an evenly heating cooking surface for creating all kinds of goodies in the woodstove or over an open fire; goodies like hot meat sandwiches, pizzas, grilled cheese, french toast, sloppy joes, fried eggs, biscuits, cornbread, s'mores and more!
(Various models available)

The days of searching for a lost cooking utensil in the nether regions of your food bag are over; this handy unit keeps everything clean and ready to use. It comes complete with just about everything you'll need to cook gourmet meals in the great outdoors. Throw in some herbs, spices and a decent chef's knife (only Philistines use a multi-tool to chop veggies) and you're good to go!
(All pictured utensils are included)

If there's any drawback to group expeditions (apart from the guy who snores like a walrus all night long) it's the fact that someone usually gets shortchanged when the food gets dished out. With the Fairshare Mug, however, you can guarantee that it won't be you! The mug holds an impressive 32 ounces, can be used as either a mug or a bowl, and includes a handy screw-on cover to keep food piping hot.

Finally, a daypack sized for really young adventurers! With a capacity of 8 litres this cute little pack from the U.K. can hold a sippy cup, some munchies, a stuffed animal or two and all kinds of personal treasures. It features a roll-away rain hood themed to the pack's graphics (red "ladybird", green turtle or fuzzy bee) as well as a detachable safety leash.

From the home of trendy coffee bars in the Pacific Northwest comes a line of sun and rain hats that have become legendary in the outdoor adventure world, and now they're available right here at your favourite outdoor adventure store! They're chock full of great features that have to be seen to be believed, so drop by the store today and check them out.
(Pictured: Seattle Sombrero; other styles also available)

To the list of great inventions that forever changed the outdoor adventure world - Velcro, Kevlar, Ibuprofen, freeze-dried poutine - may now be added the Nite Ize S-Biner, winner of a 2008 Backpacker Magazine Editors' Choice Award. These double-gated mini-biners already have a wealth of practical uses, and you can spend hours daydreaming of new ways to put these babies to work for you.
(Assorted sizes and colours)

The Bruce Trail is Canada's oldest established footpath, following along the backbone of Ontario's famous Niagara Escarpment, now recognised as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. This much anticipated and long awaited revision of the Bruce Trail Guide is overflowing with new maps, updated trail descriptions and a whole lot more. Pick up a copy today and get a head start on planning your next hiking adventures. While you're in the store, be sure to ask about the Peninsula section's "Day Hike Guide" and the Beaver Valley section's "Day Hike Maps", two pocket-sized additional references that highlight some of the best hikes in our area.
(Binder cover; The Bruce Trail Conservancy, 2008)

This marvellous book by author Kas Stone presents 38 of the best canoeing, kayaking and hiking opportunities in and along Georgian Bay. Full of fascinating details and sprinkled with gorgeous photographs, this book should be on every adventurer's bookshelf.
(Softcover 224 pages; Boston Mills Press, 2008)

Kevin Callan is one of the most prolific writers of paddling articles and guidebooks, and this latest work, subtitled "A Practical Guide To Camping Bliss", promises more of his signature down to earth wisdom and wit.
(Softcover 239 pages; Boston Mills Press, 2008)

The subtitle says it all: "Eating Well in the Wild." Part instructional guide and part coffee table book, this amazing work by three seasoned adventurers is full of great ideas that will help you to plan and produce nutritious and appetizing meals in the great outdoors. Fully half of the book is made up of mouth watering recipes, everything from the traditional favourites like Bannock, S'mores and Logan Bread to newer dishes like Rockin' Moroccan Stew, Pine Nut Pesto Fusilli and Wild Mushroom Risotto. There's even a recipe for Ice Field Ice Cream!
(Softcover 208 pages; The Heliconia Press, 2007)

A GPS is a handy tool to have; but learning to use it properly can be a daunting task. Stephen Hinch takes the mystery out of this relatively new technology in a book that will be an extremely valuable resource for beginner and expert alike. But the book doesn't just confine itself to basic GPS navigation; it also covers map and compass use as well as "primitive" routefinding techniques, and includes information on geocaching, orienteering, trail mapping and highway use.
(Softcover 204 pages; Wilderness Press, 2nd. edition 2007)

Shopping for someone that's "hard to buy for"? Not sure exactly what size or colour to get? Then here's the perfect solution - the SFA Gift Card! You can load it up with whatever amount of money you like, and because there's no expiry date they can be used any time or any season to buy the things that people really want!

"Will that be plastic, paper... or Chicos?!" Once you've finished shopping at SUNTRAIL get us to package your purchases in these colourful, reuseable, environmentally friendly shopping bags. Measuring a full 20" by 16" when opened up, they'll carry up to 20 pounds yet roll up into the tiny integrated stuff sack that can easily be carried in your pocket or purse, or clipped to a pack or keychain with the attached mini-biner. Makes a great gift bag too!
(Assorted colours and graphics)

Check back here soon for details about our next big sale!

Accessory Discount Deal
Get 10% off all paddling accessories when you purchase a boat at SUNTRAIL. Choose from PFDs, paddles, throw bags, bailers, paddling jackets... you name it. What a deal!!
(Please note: Offer applies only to paddlesport accessories and is valid only at time of actual boat purchase.)

Double Your Fun Deal
Buying two boats at the same time? SUNTRAIL will take 10% off the regular price of the second boat (of equal or lesser value)! But wait, that's not all - if you buy three boats at the same time, we'll take 10% off the regular price of the second boat (of equal or lesser value) and 5% off the regular price of the third boat (of equal or lesser value). Now that's a sweet fleet of a deal!
(Please note: All boats must be purchased at the same time.)

Looking for some more great savings? Check out these incredible deals from SUNTRAIL... but hurry, because quantities are limited. While you're in the store be sure to visit our Clearance Room, where you'll discover all kinds of unadvertised bargains on off-season clothing, discontinued items and one-of-a-kinds. And remember, you can always "rack up" even more savings when you see what's available on our outdoor rolling racks!