Ep. 19 Christine Iksic, Co-owner of 3 Rivers Outdoor Co
Christine Iksic talks about moving back to Pittsburgh and opening 3 Rivers Outdoor Co. Find out where to go camping and why western Pennsylvania is a great place for whitewater kayaking.
by Lindsay Patross
March 11, 2020
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Meet Christine Iksic, co-owner of 3 Rivers Outdoor Co
Christine Iksic is the co-owner of 3 Rivers Outdoor Company, a Pittsburgh small business that sells and rents outdoor gear. Christine shares some of the best places for camping near Pittsburgh and explains why western Pennsylvania is a great spot for whitewater kayaking.
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- Instagram: @3RiversOutdoorCo
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