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Support our local stores! Below are the 2022 Gear Nights for our Basic Climbing Class & Instructors. There will be a few instructors on hand to answer any questions, as well as the incredible staff at each location. These retailers have gotten a keen sense of what people in our course (and others like it) are needing this time of year, so come prepared with questions!
Ascent Outdoors
Wednesday March 9 - 7pm-9pm
5209 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle WA 98107
AO is creating “grab bags” with technical climbing accessories on our gear list - runners, webbing, hollowblock, carabiners. They’ll have a cord-cutting station ready for measurements too.
WAC Exclusive Deal: 20% off course-related gear.
They’re asking for all students + instructors to RSVP so they can get a headcount for beer! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gear-night-washington-alpine-club-basic-alpine-climbing-bcc-tickets-228015539617
*Store closes at 7pm, this is a WAC-only event.
Wonderland Gear Exchange
Thursday March 17 - 6pm-8pm
122 NW 36th St. Seattle WA 98107
Best for: Secondhand gear at affordable prices.
WAC Exclusive Deal: If you purchase $50 of gear, you’ll receive a $20 store credit for next time
What’s new: Expanded climbing & mountaineering department.
*Store closes at 7pm, WAC invited to shop store hours 6-7pm and then stay for 1 extra exclusive hour. Hard stop at 8pm.
Feathered Friends
Wednesday March 23 - 6pm-8:30pm
263 Yale Ave N, Seattle WA 98109
Best for: High-end technical gear like sleeping bags, puffy jackets, down booties, backpacks, more.
WAC Exclusive Deal: 15% off items on the WAC gear list, 10% off Feathered Friends items (Students only)
*Store closes at 7pm, WAC invited to shop store hours 6-7pm and stay for 1.5 extra exclusive hour.
Outdoor Research
Wednesday March 30 - 5pm-7pm
2203 1st Ave South, Seattle WA 98134
Best for: Technical apparel & accessories. The best gloves & gaiters in town!
WAC Exclusive Deal: 15% off
*Store closes at 5pm, WAC exclusive event from 5-7pm