Intro to Lightweight Backpacking - Tue, Jul 2 2019

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Intro to Lightweight Backpacking (7/2/2019)

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.

You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

The Norseman Ski/Hike Shop

Date(s) & Time:

Tue, Jul 2 2019 6:15 PM

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Jul 1 2019 10:00:00 PM

Event Duration:

A couple of hours

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Event Coordinator(s):

Marcel B
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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 18 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests:

Minimum Group Size:

Maximum No. Guests Per Member:

Number Registered So Far:

14 (Log in to see who's signed up.)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Come join us as the Norseman Ski/Hike Shop will be giving COC members a presentation on lightweight and ultralight backpacking. This session will be well suited to novice and intermediate backpackers.

Topics may include:
-Why go lightweight? Is it for you?
-Taking inventory of your gear
-Making the transition
- Lower cost solutions
- Durability issues
- Examples of lightweight/ultralight products on the market
- Special considerations for the Canadian Rockies

There will be an Q&A after the presentation.

The Norseman is also offering a 10% discount on most items purchased in store on this night.

PLEASE ONLY REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT IF YOU ARE SERIOUS ABOUT ATTENDING. Unreasonable last minute cancellations(4 hours or less prior to event) preventing others from attending the event will be recorded. Thank you for your consideration for other COC members.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

At the corner of 37 Street and 46 Ave SW next to Hanni’s Restaurant. Parking is available in front of store. You can also park across the street but must register your plate# at the kiosk

Notes:

- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Wendy W and Lynda H., at content@calgaryoutdoorclub.com.

Cost & Payment:

Voluntary Donations:

Although there is no cost for this event, please note that the club survives on voluntary donations. Please consider making a donation based on the value you feel you receive from the club. See our How You Can Help page for more information.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: