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Introducing True North Inn, Restaurant and Guide Service opening for the new season March 5, 2009.
Effective January 1, 2009,
a newly formed company “True North
Inn”, owned and operated by Jeff Colombo began its operations.
Jeff’s
interest in ownership of the Inn stems from his outdoor lifestyle and past
experience in coordination of recreational events in his former hometown of
Holly, Michigan. When he learned of this
opportunity, he researched the financial and operational aspects of the
business and decided to relocate to the Inn
to take ownership and oversee operations and services.
The new
website and email are still under construction but will be up and running
soon. During the transition period
please continue use of this site and the info@truenorthoutfitters.com
to contact True North Inn. Also,
there is a new phone number:
606-668-3745.
True North Inn, Restaurant and
Guide Service
has some exciting changes already in the works and is looking forward to
the upcoming season. Jeff has
revised restaurant menu, keeping some of the old favorites and adding new
and exciting dishes using meats and produce obtained from local
growers.
The
revamped business plan will provide guests with the option of a la Carte or
package (bundled) options:
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Hostel/Inn Accommodations –
Increased capacity in the main cabin
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Restaurant – Expanded seating
capacity and extended restaurant service hours
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Outdoor Services – Guiding including
climbing, rappelling and outdoor adventure packages
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Local shuttle service to trailheads
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
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Non-Guest showers and laundry
service available
Although the season
has not officially begun at True North Inn, the outpouring of encouragement
from neighbors as well as visitors from all over has been exciting. Mr. Colombo has been grateful to friends,
neighbors and customers for their ideas and patience
during this time of transition. The
True North Inn staff extends a warm welcome to anyone
who would like to stop by and take a look at the new place.
Red
River Gorge – Fed 18, 2009 – True
North Outdoor
Wilderness School,
LLC (aka True North Outfitters and The Gorge Bistro) - closes one era and celebrates
the future.
True North Outfitters will still continue to be owned
and operated by Jeff Kennedy and will focus solely on business
consultation, corporate team development, and international expeditions.
Jeff Kennedy admits that he will miss the day-to-day operations and the
constant contact with the large number of friends who frequently visited
True North Outfitters. However, he felt that it was the right time to
separate the services. Jeff Kennedy assessed, “After ten years, the company
was ready for a change. It had grown
to a point where it could justify and support two separate management
teams. I’m looking forward to having time once again to actually climb and
enjoy the Gorge as a guest.” By
mid-2009, Jeff Kennedy plans to launch a new marketing campaign associated
with corporate team development. “I’m proud of everything True North has
accomplished over the past years. We
became the largest guide service in the Eastern part of the United States,
introducing thousands of individuals to the fundamentals and art associated
with climbing. We founded “The Fig”
which is a well known adventure race and qualifier for the USARA nationals,
now a successful stand alone entity owned and managed by Stephanie Ross. We
did the same with the Tour the Red River Gorge bicycle race which brings
hundreds of racers into the area each year to compete on one of the hardest
and best road courses in the United States. Last year the
race was a qualifier for the US Olympic team. But, most of
all, I’m proud on the large numbers of friends we made.”
For
additional information contact:
Jeff
Kennedy JKennedy@TrueNorthOutfitters.com Phone 513-659-3630
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