As the Bay Area’s longtime outdoor, ski and snowboard shop, we take a lot of pride in being a big part of the local community—we contribute by bringing big sales and events to the neighborhood to help you get the latest, greatest gear, and by serving as a resource for local outdoor news and information.
If there’s anything better than a visit to Any Mountain, it’s a visit to Any Mountain during one of our awesome events. Learn more about upcoming sales and special events by clicking on the links below.
September 1st
Scream Machines: The Science of Roller Coasters
Scream Machines is a head spinning, stomach churning exhibition thrill-seekers of all ages! Interactive exhibits, artifacts, and images invite visitors to explore the physics of roller coasters and the physiology and psychology of thrill seeking.
September 2nd
Concord's 22nd Annual Thursday Evening Music and Market Series
One of the Bay Area's finest civic concert series (now in it's 22nd season) attracts thousands of people to its idyllic tree-strewn city park. With quality, eclectic music and vibrant Farmers' Market, the scene attracts all generations from all walks of life. Thursday evening concerts are "happenings" that keep all dancing!
September 3rd
Friday Nights at the de Young
Join us on Friday Nights, when the museum stays open until 8:45pm, for a celebration of the arts. Each Friday Nights program is themed and offers a variety of activities, including live music, poetry, films, dance, tours, and lectures. The cafe is open with a special Friday Nights dinner menu, and a no-host cocktail bar is serving drinks.
September 18th
Sailing Adventure Aboard Scow Schooner Alma
Please call the visitor center to confirm sail dates. (415) 447-5000. Immerse yourself in History Aboard 1891 National Landmark Scow Schooner Alma. Feel the waves, breathe the salt air, and haul line to raise the sails with National Park Service rangers as you sail San Francisco Bay aboard the 60-foot, two masted, Alma!
September 23rd - 26th
11th Annual Oktoberfest by the Bay
The largest of it's kind in California brings the spirit of Munich, German to the City by the Bay! Enjoy the finest German cuisine, world's best beer, and authentic German music that the whole family will love.
September 25th
Children's Art, Health & Literacy Festival
FREE family event in Concord gives young children and their families a chance to play and learn together. Enjoy bookmaking, painting with cars, sand play, face painting and a kids' obstacle course. Children's performances include the Blue Fairy Storyteller, a puppet show, and young West African and Mexican folk dancers.
September 25th and 26th
Mill Valley Fall Arts Festival
The Arts Festival began in 1957 with a group of artists exhibiting their works in downtown store windows. In 1962, the festival moved to its present site at historic Old Mill Park. Now in it's 54th year the beloved community event still reflects the spirit of Mill Valley and attracts 140 fine artists from across the country to show their work under the redwoods.
October 9th
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire
Art & Wine Faire featuring 290 artists, live entertainment on 2 stages, family fun zone, 20 international food booths, boutique wines and microbrews.
October 23rd
Estero Trail Night Hike
Spend a magical evening in one of the most beautiful spots in Point Reyes. Renowned naturalist Michael Ellis will lead us on a hike along the Estero Trail as the sun sets and the almost-full moon rises. We'll view vast mudflats exposed by a negative tide, and pass quietly through an abandoned Christmas tree farm in hopes of hearing an owl or two. With the ocean ahead of us and Drakes Estero below, our senses will be heightened as we experience the mysterious beauty of Point Reyes at night.
October 30th
ArtHouse Kids Drop-in Saturday Art
ArtHouse Kids in Downtown Willow Glen presents a new drop-in Saturday Art for children ages 2 and up on the last Saturday of every month. This is a great chance to enjoy a little art and fun with your little one. We'll have painting at the wall, projects on the table, and Playdoh at the end of class.
October 30th
Halloween Howl
Join us on this hallowed night, as we walk along without a light. On a darkened path we'll creep, to a secret spot where legends keep. We'll hear some stories and cast a spell, with the glen where spirits dwell. Come join us here, if you're so bold, to share enchanting tales of old!
November 3rd
Pixar: 25 Years of Animation
The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) presents 'Pixar: 25 Years of Animation' an exhibition of works by the artists at Pixar Animation Studios.
November 6th
Gourmet East Bay 2010
Come taste, sip, and dance at the party of the year . . . Gourmet East Bay! Present by Diablo magazine and Broadway Plaza, this is an event for the food and wine lovers, those who love to dance, and most importantly those who love to make a difference! Proceeds benefit the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano and Project Open Hand.
November 13th and 14th
Snow Fest
Spend two days exploring gear manufacturer booths, interactive ski resort exhibits, a live snow play arena and the biggest winter sale you have ever seen featuring Any Mountain!
Any Mountain Donates $10,950 to Nonprofit
Donation Will support Urban Teens on Big City Mountaineers Wilderness Outings
Denver, Colo. - Any Mountain, a leading Bay Area retailer focused on outdoor pursuits, has raised almost $11,000 for Big City Mountaineers, a non-profit whose mission is to "enhance the lives of under-resourced urban teens through transformative outdoor experiences." The sizable donation is enough to provide a pair of hiking boots and other essential gear to each teen on all of BCM's 2010 weeklong wilderness expeditions-the teenagers typically have no clothing or equipment appropriate for backpacking.
All donated gear from Any Mountain finds a home. Gear will be used by BCM teens on their week-long expeditions or repurposed to other needy organizations in our communities such as the Interfaith Homeless Network of San Leandro.
"Our friends at Any Mountain understand how life changing the outdoors can be to city kids who've barely left their urban neighborhoods," said Syd Jones executive director of Big City Mountaineers. "The partnership and passion of the Any Mountain team, and the generosity of their loyal customers, are going to improve the lives of the inner city teens in our programs."
Big City Mountaineers will deliver 50 wilderness expeditions in summer 2010, in California, Colorado, the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the Pacific Northwest, providing outdoor experiences for teens from the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Portland, Denver, Colorado Springs, Minneapolis and Chicago.
"In the last four years Any Mountain has directed all of our efforts to support Big City Mountaineers and their effort to get Bay Area and other urban teens outdoors," said Bruno Gotzmer, regional manager of Any Mountain. "We try to make a positive impact in our community and what better way then helping teens in our own towns experience the great outdoors, so clearly a passion of ours. We are proud to be affiliated with such a positive organization."
About Any Mountain
Since 1972, Any Mountain has been outfitting Bay Area enthusiasts with outdoor, skiing, and snowboarding equipment. Any Mountain hires a crew of passionate end users whose expertise is unrivaled. They are a local shop that believes in equipping outdoor enthusiasts for every endeavor - from ordinary to extraordinary epics. www.anymountain.net.
About Big City Mountaineers
BCM celebrates its 21st birthday in 2010 and is one of the largest non-profits in the country devoted to working exclusively with under-resourced teens by using the outdoors as a transformational element in their lives. BCM runs its outdoor mentoring program in selected major urban centers throughout the country, with its largest program areas in Chicago, Denver and San Francisco. Learn more at www.bigcitymountaineers.org.
