Book Across the Bay...A Winter Must Do!

There's really only one event that becons locals and visitors to Ashland and Washburn in February during what is inevitably one of the coldest nights of the year...the one and the only, Book Across the Bay!

This year, we are psyched to once again sponsor this fun and active community in the Chequamegon Bay and sponsor a children's fun ski race.

Start your morning off with some Delta Diner pancakes then register the kiddos (12 and under) for the new BOOK IT Fun Race A FREE 2K untimed loop that will start near the Book Across the Bay Tent on the Ashland waterfront. Volunteers will be on the course to assist skiers in getting to the finish line. All participants will receive a commemorative medal along with hot chocolate and cookies. Stop by the Book Across the Bay tent and register your children for the fun race at the Solstice Outdoors table. We'll see you at the tent!

Go To Gifts for Travelers and Skiers...

A true adventurer will thank you for the new CamelBak All Clear Bottle ($99) which turns tap or clear natural water source into potable drinking water in just 60 seconds. Nothing beats reliable purification, whatever the destination.

Pack tolietries and all your traveler essentials dry in The North Face Base CampTravel Canister $34

Keep passports clean and try with the SealLine ID pouch $11.99

Keep in touch with in any conditions with the SealLine iPhone and iPad cases... submergable, weather proof and fully functional cases that fit in your pocket $24.99-$34.99

Got a skier or snowboarder on your list? Here's a couple go to affordable gifts for the snow lover!

Smartwool PhD Ski, Nordic and Snowboard Socks $22

A Basic or Deluxe Nordic, Alpine or  Snowboard Wax and Tune $20-$30

Outdoorsy Gift Ideas for Men, Adventurers, Skiers and more...

Solstice Outdoors has practical and affordable gift ideas for the men in your life at Solstice Outdoors. Here's a few of our staff favorites all available downtown Ashland.

Olukai (Olu=Comfort  Kai=Ocean) Moloa: Stylish, and functional leather slip on fully equipped with the Drop in Heel   $120

Goodhew Lite Hiker 2 Pack Socks:  Made in the USA, ultra comfy merino socks will keep toes warm and cozy $21.99

The North Face Men's Half Dome Hoody keep 'em warm and comfy in style $45

Seal Line iSeries cases for iPhone/iPod or tablets: Waterproof, dirt proof, protective cases that protect mobile devices while on land or at sea. Use the device through the case. $24.99

The North Face ETIP gloves: Light gloves that work with your Smartphone $44.99

Stanley Drink Thru Mug, Camp Mug or Thermoses are iconic and rugged…perfect for the manly man who wants his coffee hot for 6 hours. $24.99

Patagonia Tech Web Belts: Made from durable webbing that can be cut to fit any size guy $29

Did you know...shopping local is where it's at!

Did you know…Solstice does layaway; gift wraps any item for free and ships anywhere? Shopping local is where it’s at for easy, affordable gift giving this holiday. Small Business Saturday Nov 24

Since opening Solstice Outdoors in 2011 we’ve gotten great feedback from the community that it’s nice and convenient to have another place to shop locally for quality outdoor clothing and gear. However, we are still surprised by the perception that shopping locally is more expensive.  We want you to know it isn’t. Shopping locally isn’t always more expensive. Why? Well, as a consumer ourselves we want to get the best price we can and not feel like we overpaid. You have options and we know that, but sometimes the best price isn’t online or at a big box store. More often than not, the best price, unique selection, customer service and shopping experience are on a corner of Main Street in downtown Ashland. As an independent retailer we never want to overcharge you our customers. We value your patronage and your continued business. If we overcharge you, you won’t be back and we know that.  

Want more options? Yes, we can’t stock everything, so if we don’t have it just ask. We’d be happy to order and item for you and cover the cost of shipping for you.  If we can’t get a particular item we usually point you in the right direction. In addition, to good service, easy returns and added bonuses like gift wrapping and layaway shopping locally is good for you and good for our community!

Woman Rule this Weekend

If you’re a woman in the Chequamegon Bay Area this weekend you’ll want to stop by and see Solstice Outdoors; Ashland's premiere outdoor store at the Bay Area Woman’s Expo on Saturday, November 10^th from 9-4:00p.m Here’s a sneak peak at a couple of our favorite things that will be on sale at the Woman’s Expo…

Goodhew merino and bamboo socks. Super cute, durable and made in the USA!  Buy 2, Get 1 Free

50% Off prAna yoga mats, accessories and Zumba Slip On Dancers

At 10a.m. grab your running gear and join in the Chick-uamegon 5K and 10K Race sponsored by the Ashland Chamber of Commerce. Shopping, learning and running….what could be better!