BACKWoods
Store Events & Outdoor Clinics BRIeFs
AUsTIN, TX wIChITA, Ks
tAKe A hIKe WIth the FLY FIshInG sChooL
BACKWoods hIKInG CLUB April 10, May 22, June 12 • 8:00am-Noon
1st Saturday of the Month • Meet at Backwoods at 8:00am
This session will cover the basics, including equipment selection and setup,
Join Backwoods for monthly hikes that encourage people of all ages to enjoy casting tips and techniques, and fly selection. It will be followed by a question
outdoor opportunities in the area. Hikes will be easy to moderate and anyone and answer session. Be sure to bring your own equipment, a hat, sunglasses, and
with a water bottle and appropriate shoes is invited to participate. The only a willingness to learn. There is a $50 school fee and pre-registration is required.
fees involved are park and vehicle permits, where applicable. Please be Class is limited to 10 participants. Contact Eric at slsmgrict@backwoods.com.
prepared, rain or shine, and bring plenty of water. What to Bring: A daypack
with at least 3 liters of water, snacks and a lunch, a camera, a towel, personal IntRodUCtIon to CLIMBInG
first aid items/medications, bug spray, sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses. Part One at Backwoods, April 15
Tennis shoes or light-hikers are appropriate for this hike, since most trails Part Two at the Kansas Cliff Club, April 17
are hard-packed dirt. For more information about our monthly hikes contact
Join us for an informative, interactive class that will provide first time or novice
Wade at 512.263.3610 or opsmgraus@backwoods.com.
climbers with an introduction to basic climbing procedures, terminology,
BACKPACKInG 101
knots, and the proper use of equipment. There is no fee for Part One.
April 17 • 10:00-11:00am
Part Two will focus on practical application of the safety system and rope
signals. Part Two is limited to 25 participants & Part I is a prerequisite. There
During this informative, interactive clinic you will see the latest and is a $5 fee that will be donated to the KS Cliff Club. To RSVP contact Paul at
greatest backpacking equipment. Participants will receive insider tips on wichitaevents@backwoods.com or 316.267.0350.
fitting, packing, and what to look for when buying equipment. There is no
fee for this clinic and no RSVP needed. For more details contact Wade at CLIMBInG CoLoRAdo 14eR’s
512.263.3610 or opsmgraus@backwoods.com. May 13 • 6:30-7:30pm
CLothInG & FootWeAR FoR
This is an informative clinic for aspiring 14er peak baggers. It will cover
oUtdooR AdventURes
equipment needs, necessary knowledge/skills, what to expect, hazards, and
May 8 • 10:00-11:00am
fitness requirements. RSVP is preferred, but not required.
Whether your summer vacation involves going to the beach, hiking the Inca BACKPACKInG 101
Trail, or backpacking through Europe, learn about how the latest and greatest in June 3 • 6:30-7:30pm
adventure gear and clothing can help make your adventure unforgettable. For
During this informative clinic you will see the latest and greatest backpacking
more details contact Aaron at 512.263.3610 or slsmgraus@backwoods.com.
equipment. Participants will receive insider tips on fitting, packing and what
GPs & sMARtPhones on the tRAIL
to look for when buying equipment. There is no fee for this clinic and no RSVP
May 22 • 10:00-11:00am
needed. For more details contact Paul at 316.267.0350 or
wichitaevents@backwoods.com.
Want to use your Smartphone as your GPS out on the trail? Find out what it
can, and can’t do, and how it compares to dedicated handheld GPS devices. FLY tIMe
There is no fee for this clinic and no RSVP needed. A GPS unit or Smartphone 3rd Tuesday of Every Month • 7:00-8:00pm
is not required to attend this event, but recommended. For more details
Each fly tying class will be a casual affair, demonstrating three new patterns
contact Aaron at 512.263.3610 or slsmgraus@backwoods.com.
each month. Featuring cold water and warm water patterns, everyone
nUtRItIon FoR BACKPACKeRs & hIKeRs
will learn how to tie the featured flies. Recent fishing tales are always
June 12 • 10:00-11:00am
welcome. Please bring your own equipment and thread, we will supply the
materials. No fee and no registration needed.
Join us for this hands-on demonstration of stoves and water filters. This
demo will be geared towards the beginning backpacker/traveler to show
you the different options of food, stoves, and water filters for any adventure.
This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to sample meals
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from Mountain House. For more details contact Wade at 512.263.3610 or
opsmgraus@backwoods.com.
tAKe A hIKe WIth the BACKWoods hIKInG CLUB
April 17, May 1, & May 15 • Meet at Backwoods at 9:00am
Hikes will be easy to moderate and anyone with a water bottle and
appropriate shoes is invited to participate. Please be prepared, rain or shine,
and bring plenty of water. For more information about our monthly hikes
contact Marc at 636.625.2663 or slsmgrstlouis@backwoods.com.
10 SPRING/SUMMER 2010
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