According to the owner, Western Mountaineering couldn't compete with mail order
and internet sales pricing. Maintainng inventory and a brick and mortar store
is really tough these days.

It was sad to be there at one of the last Loma Prieta Paddlers meetings held
at Western. We've managed to find another venue for our meetings, but we all
miss Western Mountaineering and the ability to see and handle merchandise
before purchasing.


Happy boat'n.....
See you on the river!!!
(Conrad)