If you're receiving this email, chances are you're a fan of the great
outdoors. This is the club for you!

http://www.GMARA.org - Green Mountain Adventure Racing Association
We're a 501(c)3 non profit organization formed in 2003 and based in and
around Burlington, Vermont. Our goal: to help spread the sport of
Adventure Racing in the northeast, and just flat-out help people get
outside and play.
Interested? Read on, then go here: http://www.GMARA.org/join.html



A 2005 membership card gets you:

Gear:
* EMS: (the South Burlington Eastern Mountain Sports store is our 2005
flagship sponsor)
- Free (yes, FREE) rentals of Kayaks + gear, internal frame packs,
sleeping bags/pads, trekking poles, tents, showshoes, tele-skis
Example: Kayak rentals are normally $40/day or $80/three days and come
with paddle, life vest, spray skirt, straps to tie it to your car, and
safety kit. Plan ahead by getting a membership with us, and you'll
*save* $55 on your weekend of fun! See full rental list at the end of
this email.
- 20% off anything in the store on Club Days (there's one coming up
Thursday April 28th from 4pm to close - we'll have a table up, stop by
and say hi)
* AREquip.com: 10% off
* North Star Sports: 10% off
* Outdoor Gear Exchange: 10% off
* Umiak Outdoor Outfitters: 10% off any rental, tour, or class

Race and membership discounts:
* FREE race entries! In 2004 alone, GMARA gave away free entries to
adventure races both local and international worth thousands of
dollars. We even passed along a celebrity ski lesson.
* Adventure Racing Unleashed: $10 off race entry per GMARA member
* Bolton Valley Resort: 15% off nordic and downhill lift tickets
* Genesis Adventures Inc.: 10% off race entry fees
* Jay Challenge: 10% off entry fee and lodging
* NEARA: discounted $10 membership
* On Track Health: free month with every three
* Petra Cliffs Climbing gym: $10 discounted single-day climbing passes
with free harness rental
* Ultimate Race Series: 10% off entry fee

Still want more?
* A fun group of like-minded people to train, race, swap gear, and swap
stories with.
* Presentations from veterans and experts.
* Regular training get-togethers.
* Orienteering events with prize giveaways.
* A busy yahoo group for discussing topics various and sundry:
http://sports.groups.yahoo.com/group/gmara/
* An online store for picking up GMARA gear:
http://www.cafepress.com/gmara
The list goes on, but you get the idea.

$25 a year. You know you wanna. To get in on the fun, just go here:
http://www.GMARA.org/join.html

Oh, and pass this email on to your friends - the more the merrier!!!

-Tim and the rest of the GMARA gang
GMARA.org: Bringing adventure to the great outdoors! tim@...




PS: here's that EMS rental list, as promised. Remember: prices are for
mortals, GMARA members rent these for FREE!

Item: Day Weekend

Kayaks: $40.00 $80.00
Packs: $15.00 $20.00
Sleeping Bags: $10.00 $15.00
Sleeping Pads: $5.00 $15.00
Tents (2 Person): $15.00 $20.00
Tents (4 or 6 Person): $20.00 $25.00
Trekking Poles: $15.00 $20.00
Bear Canister: $5.00 $5.00
Snow Shoes: $10.00 $15.00
Tele Skis: $15.00 $20.00

Notes
o A weekend denotes any 3 day period
o Pack sizes include: 5500, 5000, 4500.
o Kayak Rentals don't begin until after Memorial Day