Gander Mountain Pro Staff to Compete in Great Outdoor Games

Gander Mountain Pro Staff to Compete in Great Outdoor Games

Three Elite Pro Staffers to Represent Outdoor Retailer

SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Gander Mountain (NASDAQ:GMTN), one of the largest outdoor lifestyle retailers in the country, will have three members of its Pro Staff competing in ESPN's Great Outdoor Games, which begin this weekend. Rod White will shoot for the gold in archery. Larry Ward will tear up the track on his ATV in this year's Terracross event, new to the Great Outdoor Games for 2005. Little Morgan, with the help of his owner and trainer Mike Jackson, will be going the distance as he again tries to win the Big Air competition for jumping dogs.

Rod White, together with the United States Olympic team, won a gold medal at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. This will be his fifth trip to the Great Outdoor Games. "There's no doubt that this event is a much bigger adrenaline rush than the Olympic Games. It's a blast. It's a really fun event for all of the competitors."

Larry Ward has been riding dirt bikes and ATVs for thirty years and competing in Motocross and Supercross since 1982. He's won a national event in each of three decades. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Ward also competitively shoots sporting clays. His skill will come in handy this year in the Terracross event, which combines navigating an ATV through difficult terrain with target shooting a bow. "I'm really excited to be a part of the Great Outdoor Games this year. I've watched them for the last five years, and I'm thrilled that this year there's a sport in which I can participate not only on my ATV, but with my bow."

Little Morgan and Mike Jackson have already won two Great Outdoor Games gold medals in the Big Air competition. In fact, Little Morgan's 2002 jump of 26 feet 6 inches has held the record for 3 years! "We've had a great time meeting fans around the country with Gander Mountain the past few months, but we really can't wait to get back to the Great Outdoor Games and defend our title," said Jackson.

About the Gander Mountain Pro Staff

Comprised of dedicated outdoor enthusiasts, the Gander Mountain Pro Staff has a twofold mission: to educate Gander Mountain's associates and customers by sharing the knowledge and expertise that makes outdoor experiences most fulfilling and to further that expertise by competing in various outdoor sports. Members of Gander Mountain's Pro Staff are experts across the full range of outdoor lifestyle activities. Their willingness to share their product knowledge and technical expertise benefits all Gander Mountain associates and customers.

About Gander Mountain Company

Gander Mountain Company (NASDAQ:GMTN), headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota, leads specialty retailers in serving the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with products and services for hunting, fishing, camping and boating. Gander Mountain offers competitively priced outdoor equipment, technical apparel and footwear, as well as gunsmith, archery, ATV and marine services. The stores feature national and regional brands as well as the company's owned brand. Focused on a We Live Outdoors(R) culture, Gander Mountain dedicates itself to creating outdoor memories. There are currently 91 Gander Mountain outdoor lifestyle stores in 15 states. For the nearest store location call 800-282-5993 or visit http://www.gandermountain.com/ .

Photographs of Rod, Larry and Mike & Morgan are available upon request.

Source: Gander Mountain Company

CONTACT: Matt Lukens of Gander Mountain, +1-651-325-4432, or matt.lukens@gandermountain.com

Web site: http://www.gandermountain.com/

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