Membership | Merchant Discounts

Venture Outdoors is pleased to work with local businesses to bring our members discounts on gear, classes and outings! Present your Venture Outdoors membership card for big benefits. Keep checking this page for current updates.

Breathe Yoga Studio
Receive 10% off the purchase of a yoga class package!
Located in the historic South Side, Breathe Yoga Studio is dedicated to offering every individual the opportunity to enhance their physical, mental and spiritual well-being through the practice of yoga. We aim to create a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for our students to explore and experience an eclectic variety of beginner through advanced yoga classes with knowledgeable and well trained instructors. Our ongoing in-studio schedule includes yoga classes in hatha, vinyasa flow, restorative, and YogaRhythmics as well as Middle Eastern belly dance and modern dance classes and workshops.  Breathe Yoga Studio also offers off-site group and private instruction through our “Breathe Out” program including summer outdoor yoga classes at SouthSide Works and other locations throughout the city. Relax, rejuvenate and unwind--isn't it time for you to learn how to breathe? 

Dirt Rag Magazine
10% discount on Dirt Rag magazine merchandise
Pick up cool clothing, gear, coffee mugs, posters and more at a discount and support this fun and knowledgeable alternative to corporate mountain bike magazines.
Visit www.dirtragmag.com/swag/index.php to check out Dirt Rag’s catalog of merchandise. Orders can be made online or by calling 1-800-762-7617. Use coupon code VOD2004 to receive a 10% discount on all orders.

East End Brewing Company
Receive $1 off of the purchase of NEW GROWLERS.
"What is a growler?" you may ask.  Why, it's the very best friend of a good beer drinker such as yourself! It's one half-gallon of the freshest brew you ever laid your lips on. With the discount, it is $2 for the jug, $10 for the beer, refills $10. The containers are completely reusable.
If you don’t already know, East End Brewing Company, just rated the 3rd best local microbrewery by City paper readers, is a microbrewery in the true sense of the word, and not a brewpub.  In the construction and operation of the East End Brewing Company, wherever possible, a specific (if not compulsive) emphasis was placed on the basic principles of environmental sustainability. These guiding principles lead the way to a brewing operation that puts a much lighter load on the earth’s resources than comparable traditional facilities.

Exkursion
10% discount on all store merchandise (does not include sale items)
Exkursion offers a full range of camping, climbing, backpacking and outdoor gear. Located in Monroeville at 4037 William Penn Highway, and open year-round; Monday thru Friday, 10am - 9pm , Saturday 10am - 7pm, and Sunday 12:30pm- 4pm.
Please call 412-372-7030 or visit www.exkursion.com for more information about Exkursion Outfitters & School of Mountaincraft.

Golden Triangle Bike-n-Blade
15% off group rates in addition to discounted rental rates (see below)
Godlen Triangle Bike n Blade is a bicycle and rollerblade rnetla shop located on the Eliza Furnace Trail at First Avenue.  We rent a wide variety of bikes, ranging from mountain to comfort to tandem and recumbent. Child seats, trailers and tag-a-longs are available, so the whole family can enjoy a ride on our city’s every-expanding bike trails.  We also offer parts, accessories, repairs, refreshments, a misting fountain and plenty of room to sit and relax.  So even if you aren’t in the market for a rental, stop by, it’s a great place to hang out while you are on a walk or a ride.  The following discounted rates are available to VO members (with your membership card) in addition to a 15% discount on group rates: Bike rentals at $6/hr or $25/day; Child trailers, seats and tag-alongs at $5/hr with a bike rental and $8/hr without; Recumbents at $6/hr; Tandems at $10/hr.  Please call for details: 412.600.0675
www.goldentrianglebikenblade

Hazelbaker’s Recreational Services
10% discount on all trips
Get outdoors for a day of fishing and paddling on the Yough!  Located in Layton, PA (just 30 minutes from Pittsburgh), Hazelbaker's specializes in canoe, kayak and fishing trips along a Class I section of the Youghiogheny River -- perfect for beginners, families, and children. Open 7 Days a Week, April thru October. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED.
Please call 1-800-42-RIVER or visit www.hazelbakerscanoes.com/index.html for more information about Hazelbaker's.
  

In the Moment Massage Therapy
20% off first visits and 10% off additional visits to members
In the Moment Massage Therapy has been serving the North Hills since 1998.  We offer various types of massage therapy, including Swedish, sports, neuromuscular therapy, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, prenatal and hot stone signature massage.  We specialize in pain relief and stress reduction techniques in a lovely and relaxing setting.  We have been voted “Best Massage Therapy” in the North Hills for the past 4 years and pride ourselves in professional, high-quality massage therapy services, moderate pricing and outstanding customer service.  We look forward to meeting you and to being a partner in your health and wellness.  Please present your VO membership card at the time of payment.
Please call 412-364-3731 or visit www.inthemoment-mt.com for more information about In the Moment Massage.

Kayak Pittsburgh
$5 per hour on all rentals
Kayak Pittsburgh, a project of Venture Outdoors, specializes in unguided rentals with basic instruction.  We have a variety of boats and water vessels to rent.  Try them all!  We have:  solo & tandem kayaks, canoes, hydrobikes, and rowboats!  With rental sites on the Allegheny River under the Clemente Bridge near PNC Park and also on serene North Park Lake, you’re sure to have fun and gain a new perspective on your city and its waterways.
Please call 412.969.9090 (Downtown) or 724.935.1968 (North Park) or visit www.kayakpittsburgh.org for more information.

Laurel Caverns Geological Park
Receive the group rate ($3 off) for open-registration upper or lower caving, regardless of your group size.
Present your Venture Outdoors membership card and you will be given the group rate automatically ($19 for lower, $16 for upper).  Call or visit the caving section online to learn what is needed for a caving trip, for open registration hours and/or to review the necessary forms.
Please call 724.438.2070 or visit www.laurelcaverns.com

Little Brown Jug
10% off food purchases on Tuesday
Located in Shaler Township, the Little Brown Jug is a prime example of how great a family-owned local restaurant can be.  Owner and Executive Chef Gary Jones, once Chef de Cuisine at the Sonoma Spa in California, serves up a large variety of regional cuisine that specializes in local products, artisan-style cheese, game sausage, great craft micro-brewed beers on draft, and an extensive list of wine by the glass or bottle.  Visit the Little Brown Jug on Tuesday and receive 10% off any food purchase when you show your membership card, and we promise you won’t be disappointed!
Please call 412.821.2414 or visit www.TheJug.biz

Pennsylvania Resource Council
Join PRC with a Membership for only $15.00
The Pennsylvania Resources Council, established in 1939, is the Commonwealth's oldest citizen action environmental organization. Recognized as a state and national leader in waste reduction and recycling, the remainder of PRC's work focuses on litter and visual blight prevention, watershed awareness, and composting.   The strength of PRC's programs is derived from its continuing efforts to bring people, businesses, and government together to prevent and solve environmental problems.
Please call 412.488.7490 or visit www.prc.org

Riversport School of Paddling
10% discount on all classes (20% discount on groups of 3-4 people) & 15% discount on all store merchandise (does not include sale items)
Riversport offers a range of kayaks, accessories and clothing—featuring brands like Patagonia , Teva, and Marmot. Riversport is located in nearby Confluence, PA and is open year-round.
For more information about Riversport, visit www.shol.com/kayak/ or call (814) 395-5744.

Saltsburg River and Trail
10% discount on all rentals, trips and store merchandise including a full range of kayak, canoe and outdoor gear and equipment (does not include sale items)
SALTSBURG RIVER TRAIL offers general recreation paddling conditions that are safe for you and your family:
- canoe and kayak sales and rentals
- bicycle rentals
- excursions along the Loyalhanna, Conemaugh and Kiskiminetas Rivers
- professional and courteous staff to attend to every detail of your excursion or boat purchase.
Saltsburg River and Trail is located in Saltsburg, PA, on PA Route 286 where it intersects with Route 981, at the point where the Conemaugh River and Loyalhanna Creek meet to form the Kiskiminetas River.
Please call 724-639-1314 or visit www.rivtrail.com/home.htm for more information about Saltsburg River and Trail. Please present membership card to redeem offer.

Skydive PA
$20 discount on your next skydive and parachute jump
Skydive PA offers heavy duty adventure programs that last one day to one week long. Receive an introduction to skydiving or earn your certificate. Skydive PA is located one mile from the Grove City Outlets. For more information about Skydive PA visit www.skydivepa.com or call 1-800-909-JUMP (5867).

SPLASH Scuba and Snorkeling Center
2-For-1 Discover Scuba Diving or Discover Snorkeling offer
Master the basic concepts of diving or snorkeling with these fun and educational courses. These courses will prepare you for an underwater adventure. Courses are held the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month, and all equipment is included in the course. 
Call 412-531-5577 or stop in at the SPLASH store at 2905 Banksville Road to reserve your spot. Visit www.splashws.com for more information.

Sportsman's Warehouse
Enjoy a 5% discount on purchases at The Sportsman's Warehouse
at The Sportsman's Warehouse, located in the North Hills.
Show your current Venture Outdoors membership card at time of purchase. The Sportsman's Warehouse's simple mission is to live up to their reputation as the Great Indoors for those who love the Great Outdoors. Sportsman's Warehouse was founded under the idea of serving the outdoor enthusiast exclusively. That's why you'll find everything you're looking for under one roof.
Address: 250 Mt. Nebo Pointe Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Telephone: (412)366-6100

The Vitamin Emporium
The Vitamin Emporium is offering members $5 off $30 or more and $10 off $60 or more on all their products
The Vitamin Emporium offers a wide-array of high-quality vitamins, herbal and homeopathic remedies, and organic and natural body and skin care products all at discount prices, already 10 – 20% below the suggested retail value. The store also carries hard-to-find and unusual products as well as natural gift and household items. The store’s concept is geared toward attracting consumers who have already or want to get informed and take charge of their health and learn more about how nutritional supplements can enhance their health and quality of life.
Please call 412.665.2787 or visit www.vitaminemporiumllc.com

Wind & Water Boatworks
10% discount on all hardware and accessories (does not include sale items)
Wind & Water Boatworks provides top of the line boats and equipment and services to those sailing and paddling in western PA. Located 6 miles south of Butler on Route 8, and open year-round; Monday thru Friday, 10am - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 5pm, closed Sunday.
Please call 1-800-289-8097 or visit www.windnwaterboatworks.com/ for more information about Wind & Water Boatworks.

Western Pennsylvania Humane Society
22% discount on a Lifesaver membership
Did you know that the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society is the oldest and largest animal shelter in the region?  A tremendous amount of unwanted animals come through our doors—13,256 last year alone—and we rely on the support of our members to help provide them with necessities such as food, water and medical care.  As a special friend of Venture Outdoors, we are excited to offer you a 22% discount on membership at the Western PA Humane Society.  Sign up today to become a ‘Lifesaver” for only $25.  You’ll receive great benefits for you and your four-legged friends year-round, all while providing vital care for the homeless animals of southwest PA!  For more information, please visit the website:www.wpahumane.org