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Golden River Sports has EXPANDED!

Yes - it IS finally official! Golden River Sports has expanded into the space next door to our current space at 806 Washington Avenue.  The work is complete and excitement is growing.  Check out some of our progress photos.

Discontinued and Clearance Kayaks/Accessories Still On Sale at Golden River Sports!

Thanks everyone for a FANTASTIC record-breaking Swap and Sale! If you missed it, there are still a few discountinued/closeout kayaks left as well as accessories still on sale - so be sure to call or stop by if you are looking shopping for gear and deals. GRS is trying to make room for all 2012 inventory arriving soon!

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Convention - Salt Lake City

This Years Retailer Show was 5 FULL Days of Great Products and People!  


Show Dates August 4th to the 8th, 2011

Friday, Saturday and Sunday Only - Nov  23-25, 2012: Take 40% OFF Any Regular Priced In-Stock Item!!! 

Shops the malls if you are brave enough this weekend, but please stop by GRS and support local business on Small Business Saturday. 
All it takes is one item - no matter how big or how small - to keep local businesses successful during the holidays. 

The Making of Scott Fly Rods

Ever wonder how fly rods are created? Check out this awesome video from behind the scenes at Scott Fly Rods. They have hand-made every rod for the last 40 years. 70% stronger - 40% lighter. WOW!
 
Scott Fly Rods is located in Montrose, Colorado – so we are proud to carry their products at Golden River Sports.   Come explore one today!
 

Golden River Sale & Swap 8/26-8/28. Demo Boats Must Go - List Included!

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 Golden River Sports will be holding their annual Fall Gear Swap and Sale

Aug 26-28, 2011!

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Convention - Day 1 Product Highlights

We arrived very late Wed night at 3am (or I guess you could say very early Thursday morning), slept for a few hours and headed to the show!  Huge booths in every size, shape and color greeted us as we entered the mammoth Salt Palace...everywhere the eye could see!  

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Convention - Day 2 Product Highlights

Pyranha.  We arrived as the show opened at 9am and immediately went to our first private appointment of the day with Pyranha Kayaks.  Pyranha had some exciting announcements for us for sure!  One of which is they are launching an all new river running boat called the Shiva(light blue boat below).  This boat will be an awesome entry level boat for the newbies and also a super stable boat for us veteran river runners who are not quite ready to move into the Burn yet.  The chines are super soft and it is just overall a great looking boat that is going

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Convention - Day 3 Product Highlights

Canoe Couch



We all need one of these Canoe Couches ......too bad they are $5,000 each. Whew!

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Convention - Day 4 and 5 Product Highlights

Salt Palace

Day 4

Snapdragon:Snapdragon has always been quick to support nonprofit like Colorado Whitewater Association so we gave them a visit at their booth. GREAT bungee skirts and new for 2012 – a super heavy duty rand skirt...and simply said – their skirts are made to fit ANY size cockpit. They also have THEE best pogies ever! We are looking to bring Snap Dragon into stock for 2012 at GRS.