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your first taste
PRAIRIe FLY tIeRs
of spring
Last Tuesday of each month • 7:00-9:00pm
Instructor Tom Adams leads a casual affair starting with news
updates and recent fishing tales. Plus, each class will have a
new tying demonstration. Please bring your own equipment
now on tap at
and thread; we will supply the materials. No fee and no
registration needed.
Backwoods
oRIenteeRInG 101
April 3 • 10:00am-Noon
Learn how to use map and compass. This workshop will be both
discussion and demonstration of how to read a map and plot
a course on a map using a baseplate compass, understanding
magnetic declination and how to correct for it. Following the
discussion participants will be able to practice what they
learned. This is an excellent clinic for Scouts. There is no fee for
this workshop and all ages are welcome to attend.
Food, stoves, & WAteR FILteR deMo dAY
April 17 • 10:00am-Noon
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 from Mountain House.
There is no fee for this workshop and no RSVP is needed. For
more information contact Tom at gmanagerokc@backwoods.
com or 405.751.7376.
We’ve got the clothes for
getting out and digging in.
KAYAK deMo dAYs
They’re your feel-good, go-to faves in
May 12, June 9 • 5:00-7:00pm the coolest new fabrics and styles. And
to satisfy our collective eco-hunger,
Pedal it, paddle it or sail it - We have boats that can do it all...
we’re using more organic, earth-friendly
attend our Kayak Demo Day and discover your favorite boat! Join
fibers than ever. Look good, feel good,
do good. Go spring!
the Backwoods team to test out great boats from Hobie. Come for
an hour or just 20 minutes, your choice! Demos will be
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conducted at Hobie Point at Lake Hefner. Please RSVP to
405.751.7376 or gmanagerokc@backwoods.com.
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May 8 • 1:00-3:00pm
Learn ways to get the most comfort out of your pack. We
will explore the proper way to load your pack for the best
performance and comfort and the differences in pack design
(internal frame vs. external frame). We are all looking forward
to a good time on the trail, so let’s make sure your pack will not
distract you. Bring your pack for our staff to check fit and make
suggestions.
Food & stove deMo dAYs
April 10, May 22 • 10:00-11:00am
This demo will be geared towards the beginning backpacker/traveler
to show you the different options of food to carry on any adventure. This
interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to sample meals
from Backpacker’s Pantry and Mountain House. There is no fee for this
workshop and no RSVP needed.
tReKKInG PoLe BAsICs
April 22 • 6:30-7:30pm
Join us for this informational workshop that will discuss the features and
benefits of trekking poles, plus the history and technology of trekking
poles. Trekking poles add balance and stability to any trek, from walking
around the block to hiking up a mountain. No RSVP needed for this clinic
and Scouts are welcome.
tent dIsPLAY extRAvAGAnzA
May 8 • 2:00-4:00pm
Join us in the Backwoods parking lot as we display our entire tent
selection. We will have each model pitched and available to crawl inside
and examine. Backwoods staff will be on hand to explain the differences
between each tent and answer all your questions. There is no fee for this
event and no RSVP needed.
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