BACKPACK FIttInG 101 BACKCoUntRY CooKInG
May 6 • 6:00-8:00pm April 20 • 6:30-7:30pm
The second most important piece of gear you’ll ever purchase is a properly fitted This free demo will be geared toward the beginning backpacker/traveler to
backpack. Our pack-fitting experts will take the time to measure your body, show you the different options of food and stoves to carry on any adventure.
explain the unique features of different backpacks, and make recommendations This interactive workshop will give you the opportunity to sample meals from
based on your specific needs. There is no fee for this clinic, but an RSVP is Backpacker’s Pantry and Mountain House.
appreciated. Contact Pam at slsmgrnor@backwoods.com or call 405-573-5199.
ULtRA-LIGht BACKPACKInG CLInIC
BALAnCed BACKCoUntRY nUtRItIon May 6 • 6:30-7:30pm
May 19 • 7:30-8:30pm
At this free workshop learn how to lighten your load and travel more
Have you ever wondered what types of foods will help you perform your comfortably on the trail. Every ounce counts, so we will help you find products
best on a backpacking trip? Guest speaker Alex Langford will share great that will boost your comfort on the trail.
advice on how to get the right nutrients for various activities, hydration
tips, meal and snack timing, and more. Participants will receive recipes and WAteR MICRo FILtRAtIon &
be able to sample a nutritious meal they can re-create on their next trip. PURIFICAtIon CLInIC
Contact Pam for more details at slsmgrnor@backwoods.com. May 25 • 6:30-7:30pm
tent dIsPLAY extRAvAGAnzA
Learn the ins and outs of making water found in the backcountry safe to
June 5 • 1:00-4:00pm
drink. This free demonstration of water filters will be geared toward the
beginning backpacker to show you the different filters for any adventure.
Join us in the Backwoods parking lot as we display our entire tent selection.
This is the perfect event for determining which tent is on your list for tRAveL PACKInG BAsICs
your next adventure. Hot dogs, soda, and water will be provided for June 3 • 6:30-7:30pm
participants. There is no fee for this event and no RSVP needed.
Learn the art of packing light with this program about carry-on luggage
tAste oF BACKWoods
only travel. We will discuss how to choose and pack everything necessary
June 12 • 1:00-4:00pm
for a week’s worth of traveling under ordinary conditions. We will also cover
current TSA regulations to prevent any surprises and to help you get through
This free interactive demonstration will cover the use of camp stoves, security more quickly. For more details contact Tim at gmanagerftw@
cookware, utensils, and dehydrated foods. You will have the opportunity to backwoods.com.
sample meals from Mountain House and Backpacker’s Pantry.
sUn & InseCt PRoteCtIon
June 22 • 6:30-7:30pm
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Learn about the latest products and techniques to avoid getting burned and
bitten not only on the trail but in your own backyard as well. This clinic is
tAKe A hIKe WIth the BACKWoods hIKInG CLUB
perfect for Scouts, campers of all ages, and anyone who loves to be outside
First Saturday of each month • Meet at Backwoods at 8:00am
anytime of the year. There is no fee for this workshop and no RSVP needed.
Monthly hikes will be easy to moderate and anyone with a water bottle
and appropriate shoes is invited to join us. Hikes are scheduled on the first
Saturday of every month. Contact Micheal at 817.332.2423 or
slsmgrftw@backwoods.com for more details.
URBAn BReeze YoGA
Every Monday at 5:30pm
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In the spirit of growing the sense of community, Fort Worth Backwoods and local
yoga instructor Lauren Doeren are bringing together the love for outdoor play
and yoga gathering for the Urban Breeze Yoga class. Depending on the weather,
Mountain Hardwear athlete
classes will either meet at Backwoods or the lawn of the Kimbell Art Museum.
KAYAK deMo dAY
JANET BERGMAN
Alternating Saturdays from 9:00am-Noon & Thursdays from
4:30-6:00pm
Location: on the Trinity River in Trinity Park on April 3, April 8, April 17, May 8,
May 13, May 22, June 5, June 10, and June 19. Pedal it, paddle it, or sail it. We have
boats that can do it all. Attend our Kayak Demo Day and discover your favorite
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During this informative, interactive clinic you will see the latest and
Splitterville 2010: Big girlS Don’t Cry
greatest backpacking equipment. Participants will receive insider tips on Join Mountain Hardwear athlete Janet Bergman for a multimedia adventure from a Hima-
fitting, packing, and what to look for when buying equipment. There is no
layan shepherd camp to a hospital in Cuba to a rowboat in Newfoundland, celebrating steep
rock and good friends along the way.
fee for this clinic and no RSVP needed.
30-year-old New Hampshire-based climber Janet Bergman has a passion for rock climbs
both big and small. An accomplished boulderer and competition climber, Janet also finds inspira-
FLY FIshInG sChooL
tion from long alpine routes in the mountains and first ascents. Recently, she has succeeded on
Instructor: Stephen Woodcock, Fly Fishing Manager
challenging climbs such as La Esphinge in Peru, the Red Pillar of Aguja Mermoz in Argentina and El
Capitan’s the Nose in a day. She works as a consultant to nonprofit organizations, helping clients like
April 10, May 15, May 29, June 12, June 26 • 8:00am-12:30pm
Kismet Rock Foundation, an educational rock climbing program for New England youth, to
expand their reach.
Our comprehensive Saturday morning fly fishing school starts at the store
at 8:00am and finishes at 12:30pm. The school will cover all the basics
Meet Janet & see her presentation at these Backwoods locations.
Come in early for shopping and refreshments.
including choosing your first fly rod and reel, reading the water, tying
your first fly, tips and tricks on catching fish ,and an outdoor casting clinic.
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All equipment for the school is provided. Students are asked to bring AuStin
appropriate clothing for the outside portion of the class along with a pair
of sunglasses. The school costs $75 per person, paid in advance. Call 817-
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332-2423 for dates. The class is limited to 6 students (ages 12 or older).
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