Webinar Series

Webinar Series: Join us in this fun and free interactive platform where you will multiple topics related to outdoor camping, backpacking and other skills. All series will be using Zoom.

Backcountry Skills Series: Learn various outdoor skills to be successful for your next trip. Topics such as tracking, 10 essentials, and navigation will be covered.

Session 1: How to stay and sleep warm

-Tuesday, April 9, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Session 2: Navigation and communication tools

-Friday, April 12, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Session 3: Tracking, how to find people or be found

- Wednesday, May 1, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Staff Picks Series: Join us every week to learn first-hand information from OA staff about gear for outdoor activities including backpacking, hiking, kayaking and more!

Session 1: What’s in your bag: Weekend backpacking trip

-Wednesday, April 17, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wilderness Medical Series: Learn basic wilderness medical skills with us every week. Topics will include bandaging, blister prevention and treatment, suggestions on packing medical kits, and more!

Session 1: Snakebites and treatment: In this class you will learn how to prevent and treat snakebites. We will also address some of the myths around snakebites as well.

-Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Leave No Trace: Learn the Leave No Trace 7 principles before you go on your next adventure.

Plan ahead and prepare.
Travel and camp on durable surfaces.
Dispose of waste properly.
Leave what you find.
Minimize campfire impacts (be careful with fire).
Respect wildlife.
Be considerate of other visitors.

Session 1:

-Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Session 2:

-Tuesday, April 16, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.