Thursday, August 23, 2007

Backpacking Basics Class Offered

Backpacking Basics Class
Presented by Five Rivers Outdoors
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM

This class will be presented in our store on Tuesday, September 11th and the class size is limited to 20, reservations are required. (ages 12 & older)

Get an introduction to backpacking and find your comfort zone in terms of trips and gear selection. The class will cover gear, trip planning, trail techniques, nutrition, physical fitness, and "Leave No Trace" concepts.

Backpacking Basics is a prerequisite to participate in Five Rivers Outdoors "Introduction to Backpacking." Minimum 6 participants required. Space limited to 20 participants. Fee: $5. Reservations required & limited: Call Five Rivers MetroParks at (937) 277-4374. or visit www.FiveRiversOutdoors.org

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