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Shop Smart – Shop Smartwool!

posted December 8th, 2012 in Clothing, Footwear, Skiing, Snowboarding posted by | No Comments

Shop baselayers, winter accessories and socks from SmartWool at Laacke & Joys this holiday. They make great gifts and are perfect stocking stuffers for everyone in your family. SmartWool products are durable, high quality and are made from merino wool, keeping you warm, dry and comfortable (without the itch or…

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Obermeyer – Full of Inspiration & Innovation

posted November 26th, 2012 in Clothing, News, Skiing, Snowboarding posted by | No Comments

Obermeyer was founded in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, in Aspen, Colorado by Klaus Obermeyer. Obermeyer’s love for the company is evident in the products they create including winter jackets, snowpants, baselayers and winter acccessories. We carry many different products from Obermeyer for the whole family at Laacke &…

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Annual Snowsports Film Festival featuring the Teton Gravity Research Film “The Dream Factory”

posted November 4th, 2012 in Clothing, Milwaukee, Skiing, Snowboarding posted by | No Comments

TGR is coming up Friday night! This years film “The Dream Factory” features great athletes like Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Seth Morrison, Erik Roner, Dana Flahr, Dash Longe, Callum Pettit and more. Skier Dana Flahr is coming in to town for the event! Check out the trailer here and buy your tickets in…

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Paddle Demo at the Lake Country Clean Water Festival | Saturday, June 23rd

posted June 10th, 2012 in Clothing, Community, Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

We hosted a “paddle demo” as part of the Lake Country Clean Water Festival last year and are looking forward to another great day out in Lake Country on Saturday, June 23rd. At this time, we are planning on bringing kayaks and standup paddleboards as they will both be a…

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Places to Paddle Workshop – 4/18 & 4/19

posted April 17th, 2012 in Milwaukee, Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

Have you got a case of Spring fever? Are you dreaming of the paddling trips you will take this summer? Then come on over and learn about places you can go paddling with Sherri Mertz from SherriKayaks. We will provide tips on how to plan and pack for day trips,…

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Kayaking with Laacke & Joys

posted May 25th, 2011 in Paddlesports posted by | No Comments

Laacke & Joys and Outpost team up to get you out on the water this summer! This class will focus on the basic strokes and safety skills needed to enjoy paddling a recreational kayak on our many calm inland lakes and rivers. Improve your skills and learn the strengths and limitations…

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