The Latest In Snowshoes & Poles From Yukon Charlie’s

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Our very own Bill Lapierre talks about the latest in snowshoes & poles from Yukon Charlie’s.  If you are new to the sport of snowshoeing, this video will give you quick pointers, and information on some of our newest products, as well as important safety tips for heading out on the trail this Winter.

The Four Legged Faithful’s Ode to Yukon Charlie

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This past Winter, we happened upon some dudes who had been so inspired by the idea of Yukon Charlie that they decided to write a song about him! The Four Legged Faithful are a band made up of 4 ordinary men who all thrive on playing music together. Their aim is not to play traditional [...]

Our Official Yukon Charlie 2012 Lookalike, Gabe Perkins Does Us Proud!

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We are pleased to announce, recently, our official 2012 Yukon Charlie’s Lookalike: Gabe Perkins! A resident of Bethel Maine, Gabe was officially voted “best lookalike” by Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2012 attendees via blind ballot, and is the happy recipient of $500 in Yukon Charlie’s gear.  We’re proud to hear that, not only is he [...]

Fun New Kids’ Snowshoes for Winter 2011/2012

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We are beyond excited about our fun new Kids’ Snowshoes for Winter 2011/2012! New for 2011 our Junior series snowshoes will feature the “NEW” Ripcord one pull binding. Now with one easy pull you will be on the trail. Parents will love this feature! No more getting down on your knees to tighten the kids [...]

Introducing the new ICON Beta Snowshoe Collection for Men & Women

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The ICON BETA series is designed for flat to rolling terrain for the active recreational user. This series features our versatile Quik Clik II ratcheting binding that provides a secure fit and adapts to most winter footwear. Secure traction is provided by our new aggressive aluminum front and rear crampons that really dig in on [...]

Introducing the New ICON Alpha High Performance Snowshoe Collection for Men & Women

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We have been working hard over the past year to develop the next generation of Yukon Charlie’s snowshoes and accessories, and are so excited to introduce our new ICON Series.   The ICON series is packed with new features and design elements at prices that fit every budget. The ICON series is offered in two performance [...]

How Our Friends Are Celebrating Great Outdoors Month

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As we kick off Great Outdoors Month 2011, we put out a poll asking you, our friends, how you will be celebrating. Our poll included 6 Possible answers, including “Taking a Kid Outside”, “Visiting a State or National Park”, “Volunteering With a Local Park or Conservancy”, “Exploring a Trail or Waterway”, “Pitching a Tent in [...]

Inspiration: Three Years Old & Already a Snowshoeing Lover!

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We just received this adorable photo from our friend Brian D. in Idaho, and simply posting it to Facebook was not going to do it justice.  Brian was kind enough to give us a little info on his son Austin, who is three years old, and already a snowshoeing (& outside) lover! “Austin started going [...]

Outdoor Nation Youth Summits Announced for 2011

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In 2010, Outdoor Nation made history by hosting the largest National Youth Summit on the Outdoors — bringing more than 500 young people representing every state to address the growing disconnect between youth and the outdoors. In 2011, the youth-led revolution will spread across the country in an effort to build a movement and empower [...]

Healthy Parks Healthy People, Hosted by NPS, April 5 & 6 in San Francisco

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The National Park Service (NPS), is hosting a Healthy Parks Healthy People U.S. 2011 event April 5 & 6 at Cavallo Point (Golden Gate National Recreation Area) in San Francisco. The event will host up to 200 “innovators, experts and visionaries” from business, government, academic and nonprofit organizations.The aim of Healthy Parks Healthy People U.S. [...]