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Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest Begins Monday, April 2nd

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Well, spring is here and it’s time to start planning your next big adventure. Where to go? What to do? How will you get there? Half the fun is just dreaming of all the possibilities. Now here’s the best part: brainstorm your idea and enter it into SylvanSport’s Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest.
SylvanSport is the creator of the outdoor enthusiast’s dream camper, the GO. It’s as versatile as a Swiss Army knife, easy as store bought fire starter, and as cool as carbon. Kayaks, canoes, bikes, ATVs, motorcycles, lumber, mulch… you name it, and you can carry it all with the GO. To top it all off, you can pull GO with your fuel efficient 4 cylinder car.
So, what is the Coolest. Camper. Ever. Adventure Contest? Let’s say you were able to use a GO camper for up to 3 months and were given a slew of really sweet gear. In 250 words or less, describe what you would do. The top 3 entries will then have the opportunity to fulfill their adventure. To finish it all off, 1 of the 3 finalists will then be chosen as the Grand Prize winner, getting to keep their GO camper and getting even more cool gear.
Speaking of gear, the amount of gear being given away is pretty staggering. The contest runs from April 1 – May 31, 2012. Every week during the contest, all entries are entered into a drawing to win a prize from one of our great friends in the outdoor industry. Folks like Spot, Wenger, Keen, Black Diamond, Jackson Kayak, Yakima, Grand Trunk, Kelty, and Orbea are all part of the fun. With friends like these, you’ll be ready for anything!

Photo of last year's Grand Prize Package

Photo from last years contest grand prize package

Entries will be accepted until May 31, 2012, reviewed June 1 – Aug 30, 2012, and the winner announced on October 1, 2012. The 3 finalists will then have from Oct 1, 2012 – Oct 1, 2013 to fulfill their adventure (up to 3 months per finalist).
Remember to enter early to take advantage of the weekly give away. Click here to check out the schedule and get more detailed information on the contest and our great outdoor friends.
Be creative, adventurous, and most of all, have fun!

Many Thanks to Our Community and Congratulations to Our Winner Stephanie Atkins!

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Thank You to Everyone that Participated in Our December Survey

As 2012 began, the SylvanSport team realized how lucky we are to have such an amazing, wonderful, and active community. At SylvanSport we know our customers and supporters are the reason we’ve been able to achieve our success. When we sent out our December survey it was with the intention of inviting all of you to weigh in on important decisions that will affect the coming year. The response was overwhelming! Nearly 1000 of you responded to our request for input and we are very grateful for the time and effort you put in to help us make 2012 our best year yet! Not only did we discover ways SylvanSport can better serve the community, we also discovered our network is made up of more smart, motivated, fun, outdoor-loving, active people than we knew. We offer each of you our deepest gratitude for your opinions, ideas, and continued support! Make sure you check out our events this year so you can get the chance to see the SylvanSport GO pop up tent camper.

Congratulations to Our Survey Winner Stephanie Atkins! Get Ready for Your New Pair of Keen Shoes.

Sometimes in life there are synchronistic moments when it feels like everything in the universe just lines up in perfect order. If you’ve ever kayaked, mountain biked, surfed, or any other outdoor activity then you have probably had this experience. When we contacted our survey winner, Stephanie Atkins, the SylvanSport team had one of these special moments.

When we contacted Stephanie to tell her she had won a new pair of Keen shoes this is what she shared with us:

“Woohoo!  I’m a winner!  Thank you SylvanSport! I’m a lover of so many Keen shoes, but I see a new pair of Keen Mary Jane shoes in my future. I have ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) and shoes have been a challenge due to atrophy in my right leg – primary at the foot. Keen’s patented toe protection allows room for my atrophied toes to rest comfortably and protects those toes from injury. I love how their footbed will mold to my feet for a custom fit; so very comfortable for my active lifestyle. The quality leather and amazing construction bring me back to Keen again and again.”

Stephanie’s Story and How You Can Help Fight ALS

In 2007 Stephanie was 35 when she was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known as ALS. It began in her foot and since then slowly spread up her right leg, but that hasn’t stopped her from living life to the fullest. She is moving through life with love, laughter, and a limp. Based in Kirkland, Washington Stephanie and her husband Matt have great community support and are doing everything they can to help others. Every 90 minutes a person in this country is diagnosed with ALS and every 90 minutes another person will lose their battle against this disease. Presently there is no known cause of the disease though support is bringing researchers closer to an answer. In the mean time everyone can make a difference by donating or joining a walk. To learn more about how to get involved in your area visit the ALS Association at www.alsa.org.

To find out more about our awesome GO gear trailer visit our online store.