COURSE QUICK LINKS: Basic Bike Maintenance • Map, Compass & Navigation • Lightweight Backpacking • Intro To Rock Climbing • Intro To Kayaking • Intro To Canoe Camping • Drummer Hill Ride • Winter Camping • Intro To Telemark Skiing • Intro To Snowshoeing • Intro To Backcountry Skiing • Intro To Ice Climbing •

COURSE 1: Basic Bike Maintenance - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: TBD]
Tired of gears not shifting? Wondering how much air to put in your tires? We have the solutions to set you straight! Join us for this introduction to basic bicycle maintenance. This clinic will cover adjustment of shifting and brakes, lubrication of the drive-train, tire inflation and how-to fix a flat tire. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 2: Map, Compass & Navigation - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: 09/11/10]
Have you ever wanted to learn how-to use a map and compass and just didn't know where to start? Do you want to learn how to stay found? Then join us for this clinic on how to read maps, use a compass and navigate with both while bushwhacking. Come dressed for the weather of the day! All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 3: Lightweight Backpacking - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: 09/25/10]
LIGHTEN UP! Tired of dragging that heavy 50-plus pound pack over the mountains? Looking to get rid of your cast iron cooking pots, but don't know what to replace them with? We can help! Let us explain lightweight shelters, backpacks, footwear & gear and drop some weight from your pack load! Brinb in your current (heavy) gear and we'll help you find better, lighter options. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 4: Intro To Rock Climbing - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: 08/28/10, 10/09/10]
Have you ever wanted to try "rock climbing"? Have you started climbing but want to improve & expand your climbing skills? Then join us for our Rock Climbing Clinic! Topics will include: basic climbing techniques, proper knot tying & implementation and basic top rope setups. Clinic will begin at Summers' and proceed to Marlow Profile - a crag approx. 30 minutes away. Registration is required and classes are limited to 6 people only. Required Gear: Climbing Shoes, Harnesses and Helmets. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 5: Intro To Kayaking - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: 08/21/10, 09/18/10]
The snow is melted, the days are warm and its time to paddle! Are you interested in kayaking and want to know where to start? Need some advice on boats, paddles and safety gear? We're here to help! Join us for Intro To Kayaking clinic, where we'll cover water safety, paddling techniques, self-rescue and general kayaking equipment. Have some fun out on the water! All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 6: Intro To Canoe Camping - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: 08/14/10]
Do you love canoeing and want to take it to the next level? Are you looking to extend your paddling trips to multiple days, or venture farther out into the backcountry? Let us help! This clinic will focus on the gear and techniques you'll need to load up your boat and head out for two days, a week or three months! All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 7: Drummer Hill Ride - 9:00 to 12:00 [Date: 09/04/10]
Are you interested in cross-country and downhill riding? Do you want to check out some of the best riding right in your backyard? Join us for this guided ride with our bike tech who will show you some of the more popular trails and introduce you to the area known as "Drummer Hill". All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 8: Winter Camping (w/Overnight Option) - 9:30 to 12:00 [Dates: TBD]
This is an introductory course on winter camping. We'll cover EVERYTHING you need to know (and a few tricks of our own) to comfortably go winter camping for one night or a fort-night! We'll meet at the shop for a classroom session on gear, travel, nutrition & hydration, clothing, shelter building and navigation. An "overnight option" exists for those who want to put their classroom instruction to the test! Personal gear is needed (i.e. sleeping bag, clothing, boots, backpack, etc.). All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 9: Intro To Telemark Skiing - 9:30 to 12:00 [Dates: TBD]
Do you want to learn how to "tele"? Join us for this course on basic telemark skills, techniques, equipment and travel. This course provides three (3) hours of hands-on instruction at a locally lift-served mountain (Granite Gorge). This course meets at Summers' Backcountry Outfitters at 9:00 a.m. and then heads to the hill to drop knees 'til it hurts. Tele gear is REQUIRED and can be rented from EMS. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M. COST - a discounted lift ticket for Granite Gorge is REQUIRED ($35.00) and after the course wraps up, you're FREE to ski the rest of the day away!

IMPORTANT: Class size is limited to six (6) people. YOUR spot can only be held with a non-refundable payment for the lift ticket in advance. Please call Summers' Backcountry Outfitters to confirm YOUR reservation for the clinic!

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COURSE 10: Intro To Snowshoeing - 9:30 to 12:00 [Dates: TBD]
Snowshoeing is an excellent aerobic activity and helps to beat cabin fever! Join us for the morning as we talk briefly about the different types of shoes, construction and maintenance. Next we'll head out to hone our skills and see the advantages and limitations of our equipment. Tracking and winter tree identification will round out this clinic. Registration required and limited to six (6) people. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 11: Intro To Backcountry Skiing - 9:30 to 12:00 [Dates: TBD]
Have you ever wanted to take your cross country skiing to the next level? Are you an alpine/tele skier who wants to seek out some local powder stashes? This clinic will set you up for higher performance cross country skiing with an emphasis on searching out untracked or off-trail terrain. Registration required and limited to six (6) people. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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COURSE 12: Intro To Ice Climbing - 9:30 to 12:00 [Dates: TBD]
Do you want to experience the other side of climbing? Join us for this clinic where we'll showcase the equipment, set-up and technique needed to get into ice climbing. Whether you're a beginner climber or a veteran on ice, this clinic has something to offer for everyone! Registration required and limited to six (6) people. All clinics meet at the store at 9:15 A.M.

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At Summers' Backcountry Outfitters, we also offer these services:

• KAYAK & CANOE RENTALS... Composite & plastic repairs, retrofits, upgrades and boat restorations;
• MOUNTAIN BIKE RENTALS... as well as a full-service bike shop with a full-time bike mechanic on staff;
• SNOWSHOE RENTALS & REPAIRS... including Tubbs Original wood and rawhide snowshoes;
• FULL SERVICE NORDIC & TELEMARK SKI SHOP... with tuning, binding mounts and boot thermo form fit;
• CROSS COUNTRY and steel-edged BACKCOUNTRY SKI RENTALS.