Business Briefs: Outdoor Company Goings-on

This past January the second complex of Western Outpost opened, offering a variety of shops from home furnishings to a lighting showroom. The Western Outpost began in April 2004 as four cowboy-oriented shops specializing in custom-order clothing and accessories: Rocky Mountain Hat Co., Frank English Boots, Sam and Cathy Cole Saddle Makers, and Mark Huff Leather. The gathering of businesses has since expanded to 14 stores and services. Western Outpost maintains its country flair, however, thanks to the abiding vision of property owners John Morrison, Jr. and Sr. So if you’re a-yearnin’ for a good ol’ pair of chaps, a new kitchen floor, or anything that screams Montana, head on down to the Western Outpost, two miles south of Four Corners.

Come enjoy three of the best things in life: friends, fish, and food. On Saturday, July 1 from 10 am to 2 pm, Gallatin Riverguides host the third annual Pesca Fiesta. Fly fishers of all levels can enjoy a tasty barbecue, casting clinics, and more. Representatives from Sage, Simms, Winston, Ross Reels, Galvan, and Action Optics will be on hand to demo their 2006 lines. For more info call Gallatin Riverguides at 995-2290.

Eric Becker and Jim Robbins are proud to celebrate the 15th season of their well-known rafting company, Geyser Whitewater. What started out as a humble business offering riverborne adventure has grown into one of the biggest companies operating on the Gallatin River. Opportunities range from whitewater rafting trips to a giant indoor climbing wall. If you have yet to venture up to Big Sky and ride the good stuff, there is no time better then now.

To celebrate the new warehouse opening at 421 W. Griffin in Bozeman, ProLite Mountain Sports is holding its first annual Warehouse Sale July 14-15 from 9 am to 6 pm. Up to 50% off samples, closeouts, returns, and current inventory. Meet experienced lightweight backpackers, adventure racers and manufacturer representatives as well as the gearheads of ProLite (prolitegear.com) and the moms of Montkid (montkid.com). Call 582-0508 for info.