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REI COMMUNITY CALENDAR ANNOUNCEMENTS<br />
CONTACT: Celeste Eppler, EMAIL: ceppler@rei.com, (801) 486-2100, ext. 207<br />
TRIATHLON BASICS, Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00 pm<br />
sandy city - 10600 south & 230 west<br />
Dave Pruetz, a USA Triathlon Certified Coach, a Kona Ironman World Championship Triathlete, and an ISSA<br />
Certified Fitness Trainer, as he covers all the basics of the sport of Triathlons.<br />
BIKE MAINTENANCE BASICS, Thursday, March 10th, 7:00 pm<br />
Informative presentation where you'll learn how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in record time, and make<br />
other minor adjustments to your bike. No experience necessary!<br />
FOOTWEAR BASICS FOR HAPPY FEET, Thursday, March 24th, 7:00 pm<br />
Hiking boots, cross trainers, Five Fingers, chacos . . . come learn the importance of proper footwear and fit,<br />
plus accessories for happy feet on the trail!<br />
HIKING THE WASATCH, Thursday, March 31st, 7:00 pm at REI Sandy<br />
Join Greg Witt, the author of 60 Hikes within 60 Miles, Salt Lake City, and Best Easy Day Hikes, Salt Lake<br />
City. Share Greg’s picks for the best hikes for all skill levels, and point you in the right direction.<br />
MAP AND COMPASS, Tuesday, March 1st, 7:00 pm<br />
salt lake city - 3285 east & 3300 south<br />
Aimed at the newcomer to cover basics such as understanding map symbols, orienting the map and<br />
compass, triangulation, declination adjustment, and reading terrain features.<br />
BACKCOUNTRY SKIING THE WASATCH, Tuesday, March 8th, 7:00 pm<br />
Join Alexis Kelner and David Hanscom as they share their love for mountain and skiing experiences that led<br />
them to publish Wasatch Tours XC Vols. I, II and III. Alta Historical Society's Fireside Chats.<br />
BACKPACKING BASICS, Tuesday, March 15th, 7:00 pm<br />
We will cover the basics of backpacking gear, including how to choose the right pack and select the proper<br />
clothing and footwear to keep you comfortable.<br />
BIKE COMMUTING BASICS, Tuesday, March 22nd, 7:00 pm<br />
John Higgins, bike commuter and REI employee, will be sharing ideas for equipment; route selection and<br />
riding skills to safely navigate your way from Point A to Point B by bike.<br />
EXPLORING HAVASUPAI, Tuesday, March 29th, 7:00 pm<br />
Join Greg Witt, author of the 2010 National Outdoor Book Award “Exploring Havasupai”. A book signing<br />
will follow the presentation.<br />
WINTER WILDLIFE IN THE COTTONWOOD CANYONS AND WASATCH MOUNTAINS, Thursday, March 31st,<br />
7pm<br />
Join Janice Huebner, Wildlife Biologist, to learn about the different species of wildlife in the Wasatch<br />
Mountains Alta Historical Society's Fireside Chat Natural History Series.<br />
HANDS-ON BIKE MAINTENANCE WORKSHOP, Saturday, March 26th, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm at REI Sandy<br />
We provide the tools and stands, all you need is to bring your bike; either mountain or road. We prefer that<br />
you have basic bike maintenance knowledge or that you have attended one of our Basic Bike Maintenance<br />
classes. Class size is limited to 5 students. Cost $95 for REI Members & $115 for non-members. Preregistration<br />
is required at Customer Service 801-501-0850 or online atwww.rei.com/sandy.<br />
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