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March 2018
The Ten Essentials
The Ten Essentials date back to the 1930s, when the Seattle-based organization The Mountaineers assembled the first list to help people be prepared for emergency situations in the outdoors. Though they've been revised over time, the lit remains dedicated to answering two basic questions: Can you respond positively to an accident or emergency? Can you safely spend a night (or more) outside? Julie S. will run through the current list, Ten Essentials: A Systems Approach, and expand on what you…
Find out more »October 2018
Learn to Tie Knots
We believe the outdoors are for everyone, that's why we're including free educational clinics as part of our Grand Opening of Frugal Backpacker, Greenville Knot tying is an essential skill for any outdoors person. Join us for a hands-on clinic in which you'll learn basic useful knots for camping, outdoor sports, and everyday use. Our outdoor experts will teach the fundamentals in this class that's great for all skill levels. RSVP on Facebook
Find out more »Using a Map + Compass
We believe the outdoors are for everyone, that's why we're including free educational clinics as part of our Grand Opening of Frugal Backpacker, Greenville. In the age of the GPS, map and compass navigation may seem outdated, but they're an important part of a safe and enjoyable outdoor experience. Learn this crucial skill from our outdoor experts. This hands on class is great for all skill levels. RSVP on Facebook
Find out more »February 2019
Map + Compass Navigation
Being able to navigate with a map and compass is an essential outdoor skill. In this intro class, we'll cover how to read a topo map, navigate with a compass, and use them both together. RSVP on Facebook
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