Deek & Bryans Next Adventure

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Welcome to Next Adventure!
We are Portland's Alternative Sporting Goods store. New, used, and closeout gear for camping, climbing, kayaking, snow sports, and apparel at great prices. Check out the departments link to get acquainted.
Our gear highlights section features photos and details about select items of honorable mention from each department & available in our store.
The Bargain Basement, aka the "NA Underground", is the home of quality used gear from every department and some insane closeouts too.
Be sure to check out the Hot Deals page to keep up with our latest special offers.
See you at the shop!

Smith and Bybee Lakes are one of the best kept secrets in Portland and a fantastic place to kayak. This 2,000-acre nature reserve is home to a multitude of wildlife - ospreys, bald eagles and beavers, to name a few - and is the largest protected urban wetland in the nation. 100+ species of birds have been observed in the wetlands and Smith and Bybee hosts the largest population of the threatened Western Painted Turtle west of the Cascade Mountains.
To make sure everyone has a great time, we'll start with a lesson from Next Adventure's kayak instructors. We'll paddle super-stable recreational kayaks through a series of inter-connected sloughs, waterways and lakes. The higher water of the spring will allow us to wind our way into secluded areas and sneak up on some beaver lodges. This all-day paddling adventure will include a fantastic lunch halfway through the trip on one of the islands where we've spotted black-tailed deer and muskrats. Come join us for a fun and easy kayak trip surrounded by the amazing wildlife of the Pacific Northwest.
You can find more information about this amazing area from the Friends of Smith and Bybee Lakes
Trip Dates are 11/21 & 12/4 from 9:00 - 4:00
No prior experience is necessary for this trip. Recreational kayaks, paddles, and PFDs provided for all participants. Lunch included.

Location: Mt. Tabor Theater - 4811 SE Hawthorne Blvd

Join Next Adventure for one of the greatest events of the year. Admission is free but you must be 21 or over. There will be plenty of cheap beer, music afterwards and a killer gear raffle. Raffle tickets will be 1 for $2 or 3 for $5.
The videos will go on around 8:30 with the raffle afterwards. After all that madness, the music will start and who knows when it will end.
Entry Criteria: Video entries need to be 2-10 minutes, fully edited with music. Videos need to be submitted in a .MOV file. Entries must have a title and full contact info including producers name, phone number, email. You must be present at the film fest to take home the $500 check!
Submit your video entries by mailing or dropping off your fully edited short film at Next Adventure's Paddle Sports Center 704 SE Washington St. Portland Oregon 97214 by 7:00pm November 3rd.

Next Adventure Amateur Championship - The Movie

The 2010 NAAC was awesome and the fun isn't over yet! Join Next Adventure and Sheer Madness Productions for the premier of NAAC - The Movie in HD. While the players were focused on their next shot, Nate and his team were busy documenting all of the action in high definition.
Join us in reliving the tournament and everything behind the scenes on Thursday, November 17th at 7:00 pm. We will have plenty o' refreshments, a great gear raffle, and an opportunity to pick up high-res images of all the action.
Here is a teaser to tide you over-

A big thanks goes out to everyone who helped with this year's tournament.
The results can be downloaded here.

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Come paddle in the scenic Columbia River Gorge with Next Adventure! Launching at Dalton Point, we'll paddle to Rooster Rock and around Sand Island, experiencing one of the most majestic paddling locations in the Northwest. Lined with distinct formations of volcanic rock, this part of the Gorge is a unique sanctuary for wildlife and a fantastic spot for viewing raptors. Before starting, the group will learn basic kayak and safety skills for a fun time on the water.
No prior kayaking experience required.

9 am - 5pm. Transportation to and from the Next Adventure Paddlesports Center provided. Lunch from Gretchen's Kitchen included. $85

Come join us at Next Adventure for a fun-filled evening, as author
Scott Cook shares with us his unique brand of stories, pictures and
insights on hiking. This presentation will highlight some of the hikes
from his guidebooks, as well as some secret clothing-optional
rendezvous. Be forewarned, this presentation is rated PG-13.
Scott is a Hood River local who has been exploring and
photographing The Gorge for over ten years. He has written the
popular guidebooks, Curious Gorge, Bend Overall, and Pokin
Round the Gorge.

Sea Kayak Adventure: Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge

Known for its expansive grassland and wetland habitat of 5,218 acres, the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge is home to huge concentrations of both migratory waterfowl and resident birdlife. Ridgefield is home to dozens of bird species and seasonal migration patterns swell wildlife numbers into the thousands. Over 200 different species have been spotted in this wildlife refuge. Kayaks are in an incredible vehicle for exploring the waterways and sloughs intertwined around Bachelor Island.
Come join us for a great day on the water! No kayaking experience needed!

Lunch included. Transportation to and from Next Adventure's Paddlesports Center included.
6:1 Client to Guide Ratio for personal service and attention to detail.

8/30 & 9/13 - 5:30-8:00
Our Sea Kayak Rescues & Recoveries class teaches beginner and experienced sea kayakers the answer to the always-asked "What happens if I flip over?" the fundamentals of self-rescue. Covering essential techniques like the wet exit, the t-rescue and the paddle float rescue, this class will make each student a safer paddler. We'll prepare each student for a capsize and give them tools for success and confidence, all while smiling.

All kayaks & gear will be included.
This class is kept to a maximum of 5 students per instructor to ensure unparalleled service.

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