Thank you 2005 Sponsors, Guest Artists, Auction Donors, Exhibitors,
 and Pedal, Paddle and Celebration Volunteers, !  It takes a village...!

Some of our 2005 Volunteers!

2005 Photo Gallery:
Paddling for Peace and Quiet on the Thompson Reservoir and St. Louis River
Celebrating Quiet Places on Spirit Mountain, Duluth

2005 Auction Donors, Items and Links

Special thanks to

 The Munger Inn, Ski Hut, Boreal Bicycle Works,
 Superior Surf Systems, Positive Energy for Youth, Courage Duluth 
& MRR's Hardworking Volunteers

 for making this year's celebration possible!

Join us next year for MRR's
3rd Annual Celebration of Quiet Places &
 10th Anniversary Celebration
October 7, 2006
Spirit Mountain, Duluth

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More below about our 2005 celebration:

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Don't Miss MRR's Auction of 
Quiet Outdoor Gear, Overnights & Adventures!

Kayaks!

Current Designs Kestrel 120 Rotomold, Thank you Ski Hut, Piragis Northwoods Co. and We no nah Canoes!

Englehart Products Epitike 1000  Children's Kayak!   
Includes child's kayak paddle and one session of Parent-Child Instruction from Superior Surf Systems!

Wilderness Systems Paradise Sit-on-top Kayak! (Victory Montego 13)  
Thank you Spring Creek Outfitters!

Canoes!

We no nah Champlain Expedition 18" Kevlar High-capacity Canoe!  Thank you Ketter Canoeing!

Core Craft Sno Wonder 17" Fiberglass Flying Canoe and other Extraordinary Boats... to paddle(?)! 

Core Craft Sno Wonder Canoe on Spirit Mountain Ski Hill
Duluth, March, 1978
Photo Courtesy of Duluth News Tribune

More quiet gear, overnights and outings!

BOB Ibex Bicycle Trailer  from  Boreal Bicycle Works!

Quiet City of the North Overnight Package:  Pedal, Paddle and Hike Duluth
Enjoy two nights in the Munger Inn Garden Room, Fireside or Whirlpool Suite. 
Explore Duluth's new stretch of the Superior Hiking Trail, the Munger State Trail and St. Louis River.
Package includes a One-Year Membership in the Superior Hiking Trail Association, a guided hike provided by an association board member, complimentary bicycles and guided ride with Will Munger, Jr, and canoe.
Thank you Munger Inn and Superior Hiking Trail Association!

Kayak the North Shore
Full-day guided kayak tour and instruction for two with gourmet lunch
Thank you Midnight Sun Adventure Company!

Dogsled (ed)Venture
Two-hour dogsled adventure for two adults and two children through the northwoods and across a frozen lake.  Help feed the dogs and drive the sled too!
Thank you Positive Energy for Youth!

Plus Additional Outings, Overnights, Artwork, and Gear!
Watch this sight for additional auction listings.

Registration and Ticket Information

Registration Form and Fees       Info@MnResponsibleRec.org        218-740-3175

Last Year

2004 Pedal for Peace and Quiet

2004 Celebration of Quiet Places

Duluth Mayor Herb Bergson welcomed enthusiastic participants to MRR's 1st Annual Celebration of Quiet Places on September 11. Poets LOUIS JENKINS and CONNIE WANEK-DETINGER, photographer ERIC HAHN, painters ANN  JENKINS and DORIS SAMPSON, video artist PATRICK ELLER and singer/songwriter SARA THOMSEN enriched our appreciation of the value of quiet places with their poetry, humor and song. 

Silent and live auction with entertaining GARY LEPISTO, Sellers Auction House  featured great deals on outdoor gear, adventures, and overnights including a We No Nah Spirit II Canoe, canoe and kayak paddles, Burley Bicycle Flat-bed Touring Trailer and Lake Superior Sailing and Kayak Adventures and Lunch for Two in Canal Park!  

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