It seems a bit of a surprise there are few offerings in the Denver Metro area, of classes for those who want to learn what hiking is all about. That is changing. Two local hiking enthusiasts have collaborated to develop lesson plans for a series of classes.
Offered by the Aurora Center for Active Adults (ACAA), area residents can register for one or all seven sessions. Five sessions have been completed to date. Topics already covered include: The basics (back country ethics, behavior and etiquette) plus physical conditioning; Trail ratings, conditions, safety, and first aid; Footwear (what to know before you go and before you buy); Clothing (using a layering system); Packs (choosing, loading, organizing).
Next session scheduled for Tuesday, March 20th at 9 a.m. will be on hiking poles. How do they work? Pros and cons of using poles. Tips on how poles can best benefit the hiker. And a demonstration of the proper use of poles on flat, rocky, or steep terrain.
The final session is billed as the one registrants will have the most fun attending. Topics will include: Making a checklist, a Bucket List, keeping a trail journal, introduction to topo map reading and GPS, survival skills and how to poop in the woods.
If those topics don't create fun, what will? A representative from REI will present the part on topo map reading and GPS. The class will end with a photo album presentation of the best images from hikes sponsored by ACAA in 2011.
If you have never hiked in your life but want to learn about this sport, call ACAA for details at (303) 739-7950. If you are an avid hiker and need information on any of the topics mentioned, call for information on the next offering of these classes.
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