Are you making the journey this August? Don't go unprepared. Get everything you need to enjoy that dessert "paradise" in comfort. Be prepared with goggles, bandanas, glow sticks and flashlights, water jugs, canteens, portable showers... Next Adventure's got 'em! Check out our ad in the Oregonian for more details or just come down to the shop. Don't forget the Bargain Basement! It's packed with interesting finds and great used quality gear that could be just what you were looking for. Our camping department also has some deals on shelters, tents and tarps so you can stake your claim in that city of dusty love.

The First "Chick Flick" Disc Golf Tournament! August 9th at Timber Park in Estacada. Ladies, want to improve your game? Learn a few more shots, and meet new players? Learn the basics of disc golf taught by local women: drives, approach shots, putting and trick shots. • Clinics start at 9am • Lunch provided • 19-hole round starts at 1pm • Cost: $25 (includes player’s pack) Fun prizes, awesome food, new discs, killer info and good times!

Contact the Chick Flick Directors, Carie and Amanda at thechickflick@gmail.com or go to www.stumptowndg.org to register. *Player’s packs for the first 50 women to sign up

~Staff Wellness Coordinator, Rachel Wagner

Hello out there to all of you who were out at the Beaver State Fling this past weekend. You may have seen us at our booth or for a brief moment before practicing a little mouth to burger resuscitation. Hope you all enjoyed the food and had a good time. It was great to see the pro's out there and get an idea of how far this sport has really come. Here are some pics we took while we were out and about... Next Adventure is proud to be a part of the Disc Golf community; promoting local events like this one as well as other local affiliates like Stump Town Disc Golf and Huk Lab.

Awesome job to all you Adventure Racers out there who participated at the 2008 Gorge Games. What a fun and happy group. Our team persevered and overcame the odds and we are proud of you! See them crossing the finish line- (left) Click the image to see enlarged or the link to see more pics. Special thanks to Shane and Kathleen; founders, owners, and great supporters of Wicked Adventure Racing. Thanks also to Full Sail Brewery for providing the tasty beverages. Nothing complements Next Adventure BBQ'n like some good brew. Hope you guys all got your fill of food and schwag and had as much fun as we did. Good to see you out there and hope to see you again!

It was just a year ago that Next Adventure opened with Mountain Hardware and Marmot and began selling their gear and apparel. These are two incredible companies that set the bar in high quality outdoor gear and who's representatives know all the great details of their products and love what they do. This weekend our local Mountain Hardware rep., Jack Powell, and local Marmot rep., Stewart McCornack, "cooked off" for all of the staff and friends of Next Adventure. As they are both awesome, we felt it might be the only way to determine who was our favorite. Jack's BBQ ribs and Stewart's juicy lamb were incredibly good and it was impossible to decide. Darn it. Two trophies were in order and it looks like they might have to face off again. Jack and Stewart, we know it was a big week for both of you and we enjoyed the food and good company to the fullest. Thank you so much! It's a pleasure doing more than just business.

To see more great pics of the BBQ battle and shenanigans click here.

The NA apparel department now has new bike shorts. Small to XXL, men's and women's, black spandex and padded, by Above Sea Level-$29.99 A little extra comfort on your daily commute is well deserved. Another little extra we think you'll like, and new this season, is Marmot's "Urban Hauler". A simple tote for the self propelled. $35.99 med. and $39.99 large.

Summer Package deals! Camping, Climbing and Kayak packages are here. Check out the savings!