White Pine Trail Mountain Bike Marathon
September
11-12, 2010
141.4 miles - Sand Lake, Michigan to Cadillac, Michigan and back.
Overnight Rest
Stop and Camping in Cadillac.
Click here for more information
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Outdoor
Skills Course
Tuesday and Thursday, October 5th and 7th
- 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Wittenbach/Wege Center in Lowell, Michigan
Learn a wide variety of skills form all aspects of the outdoors. From land navigation to knot tying to rappelling
to fire starting. We cover a lot of skills and knowledge. Two evening weekend classes that are mostly taught in
a classroom. Even if you are a skilled veteran, this class has a lot to offer - from beginner to a seasoned multiday
camper - this class is for you.
Click here for more information and to register. . .
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Land Navigation - Basic CourseSaturday, October 9, 2010 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Wittenbach/Wege Center - Lowell, Michigan
No matter what you do outdoors, this class is for you. Hunting, fishing, hiking, kayaking, bird watching, anyone
can find this class useful. This is an in depth study of land navigation from an experienced navigator. Learn about earth
mapping, map reading, compass reading, the Global Positioning System, and the GPS receiver. Learn formal theory and tricks
of the trade.
Click here for more information or to register. . .
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Section Hike of the
North Country Trail
Winter 2009-2010 (ongoing) SUSPENDED until Fall
Yankee Springs State Park to Mackinaw City
The busy summer season has staff busy with many classes, expeditions and
classes - this expedition is suspended until fall.
During the Winter of 2003-2004, the team sectioned
hiked the North Country Trail from the Ohio/Michigan Boarder to Highway 10 in mid northern Michigan. This winter as
part of a public awareness stunt and conditioning program, the team plans to hike from Yankee Springs to Mackinaw. Sections
will be between 6-15 miles daily. Most southern sections will be hiked on Saturdays and evenings. Northern
Sections will be overnight hikes. Road walks of the NCT will be included.
Click here if you are interested in joining.
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