ForT WorTH EVENTS CoNTINUED
t.o.W.n. MeetInGs (texAs oUtdooR WoMAn
netWoRK)
Second Tuesday of Every Month at 6:30pm
The mission of T.O.W.N is to provide all women the opportunity to
experience outdoor activities in a safe, non-threatening, and supportive
environment. T.O.W.N. meets once a month at Backwoods for various
topics on the environment, adventure, and recreation.
FoRth WoRth MoUntAIn BIKeRs’
AssoCIAtIon MeetInGs
First Tuesday of Every Month at 7:00pm
The FWMBA purpose is to promote mountain biking and the benefits
associated with the sport. The organization’s focus is working with public
landowners to gain land access to build and maintain sustainable hiking
and biking trails. Anyone is welcome to attend these monthly meetings.
FLY tYInG sLIde shoW WIth dAve hUGhes
April 7 • 10:00am-4:00pm
Join us as we welcome Dave Hughes, the author of Essential Trout Flies and
Nymphs for Streams and Stillwater. His first slide show presentation will be
Reading Trout Streams, followed by a Q&A session. At 1:00pm Selecting
Trout Flies will be the second slide show presentation, followed by a
Q&A session. The show will conclude with a casting demonstration. The
show is limited to 30 people and the fee to attend is $50 per person. RSVP
required to Stephen at flydptftw@backwoods.com.
sUMMIt FoR soMeone sLIde shoW WIth
JAMes dUKe
April 12 • 7:00-8:00pm
James Duke has successfully summitted over 25 peaks in multiple
CIPHER WINDSTOPPER JACKET
mountain ranges across North America. James’ most recent ascent of
$149.00
two volcanoes in Mexico benefitted Big City Mountaineers through their
Summit for Someone climb series. This presentation represents the
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culmination of over 10 months of training and fundraising to benefit Big
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City Mountaineers through their Summit for Someone climb series.
TRAVEL LIGHT
ICEBREAKER
MERINO
ovERLAND PARK, Ks
NEW ICEBREAKER INSTORE NOW
tRAveL GeAR PRevIeW & PACKInG BAsICs
April 6 • 8:30pm
Icebreaker Superfine can be worn solo in the heat and layered in
Take a trip with Alex and Tony and get a sneak peek at the newest travel
cooler conditions. A lightweight system of fine layers designed to travel
across seasons and continents, Superfine regulates temperature, is
gear. We are excited to show you our new lines of gear and luggage! Let
highly breathable, doesn’t hold odor and takes less energy to produce
us share some travel tips on how to organize effectively and pack more
than cotton. Available in all Backwoods stores now.
lightly, saving both time and money. Whether you are planning to go
on an open-ended European trek, a honeymoon in Mexico or even just
a weekend trip to see family, we will have the right packing system to
get you there and back as efficiently and comfortably as you could ever
imagine. This class is free to the public and we do not require that you
Icebreaker is sustainable, renewable, luxurious pure
RSVP. If you should have any questions about this class, please contact
merino clothing from the Southern Alps of New Zealand
Tony at slsmgrkc@backwoods.com or 913.451.8881.
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