Lake State Mountaineering

June Artist of the Month : 🌛 Carey de-Victoria 🌜

Carey makes the super cool block-printed bandanas we sell in our shop!

Artist Talk : 6/3 @ 6PM
Workshop : 6/20 @ 10AM (tickets available on our website!)

CELEBRATE WITH US!

Throughout the weekend of May 13th-17th, we will be hosting our big annual sale in-honor of our second year of being Lake State, and our first full year at the shop on Washington Ave! Stop by to check out deals on our fresh Spring 26 camping, paddling, clothing, and climbing gear. Thank you all for your continued support that keeps up kicking❤️

🌿 We are a proud sponsor of Strib Unbound 2026! Catch us at the Trail Head, and slinging boats at Wirth Lake🪲

🏃🏽‍♀️Running the Kekekabic Trail with Carey deVictoria-Michel🌛

Free Presentation on 5/21 @ 6PM - at Lake State Mountaineering

“In August 2025, I ran the Kekekabic trail with Jenny Abegg from the east to the west in a little over 13 hours. During this talk, I’ll share what motivated the adventure, the process of training (physically and mentally), and how the run went. I have been a runner on and off over the last 10-15 years, but this was by far the longest run I had done. It also was a meaningful run as a new mom and it was a process that helped while process grief. The trail was wild, peaceful and beautiful and I look forward to sharing more about moments along the run.”

MAY’S ARTIST OF THE MONTH : 🫐 MARY GRACE ARNDT 🦊

Muralist and painter, Mary Grace, is a passionate artist and skier who draws inspiration from the landscapes, and critters who inhabit them, of Colorado, Utah, and Minnesota. Join us for their presentation and workshop!

Free Presentation / Wed, May 6th @ 6PM

Workshop (tickets available on our website!) / Tue, May 12th @ 10AM
“The workshop will be focused on making colors pop in your artwork and understanding how colors work with and against each other. I will help guide participants through some color exercises and assist them in creating a landscape or animal portrait of their choosing. Please bring 1-3 reference photos you would like to work from.”

You are invited to participate at our first annual Spring Beer and Gear event this April 25-26 🍺⚙️

Eli Nord (HBOS) and Steve Schreader (LSM) have joined forces to bring back some of the vitality and excitement that the greater Twin Cities used to enjoy each year during the Midwest Mountaineering Spring Expo as we welcome the oncoming warm weather. For paddlers, climbers and outdoor enthusiasts alike, what better way to kick off your year than with some discounted gear and outdoor community.

This event is FREE to attend and will be hosted at Hornbeck Boats and Outdoor Supply (HBOS). There will be a large event tent covering the entire patio outside HBOS/Padraigs Brewing where we will hold presentations, LSM, and larger boat vendors as-well-as the Sunday Pancake Breakfast and Paint N Sip.

RSVP here: https://www.hornbeckoutdoors.com/event-details/2026-spring-beer-and-gear?fbclid=IwdGRjcARKP8dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xNzM4NDc2NDI2NzAzNzAAAR4RVt3T6kpgD-ToJcpJJAjgtUoTuVTUgFsStCTC7Rba7jxAH60Sb_wWTUqsvQ_aem_GE97v92W61KnwfPiyuFVUQ

🦢INVENTORY UPDATE 🦢

Lake State Mountaineering is on the forefront of the Minnesota paddling scene, and we pride ourselves on our ability to match every customer to the vessel that floats their boat. That’s why we’re bringing in a small collection of custom LSM swan boats, just in time for sunny lake days! Accessible and fun, these leg powered watercraft are constructed from lightweight Kevlar with 3 different trim options to choose from. For more information, please check today’s date. Happy paddling!