care & feeding of the long-distance hiker

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For even the seasoned veteran, a long-distance hike tests the very limits of endurance; both mentally and physically. What steps can a hiker take to minimize the brutal physical affects of days, weeks, and even months on the trail and maximize the chances for success? In their presentation, The Care and Feeding of the Long-Distance Hiker, A.T. thru-hikers and Long Trail end-to-enders, Randy Motz and Georgia Harris, a.k.a. Windtalker and Mom, authors of "Solemates - Lessons on Life, Love & Marriage from the Appalachian Trail" and "The Walk - Reflections on Life & Faith from the Appalachian Trail," provide valuable tools for surviving a long-distance hike; the very same tools they used during their 2006 Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Windtalker and Mom offer creative and nutritious alternatives to standard off-the-shelf dehydrated meals as well as other important nutrition tips. They will also share their secrets for minimizing, and even eliminating, blisters and demonstrate other techniques they employed to keep themselves healthy. Their presentation also covers comparisons of stoves and the importance of water filtration.

***This clinic is FREE and open to all REI Members and Customers. However, space will be limited. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.***

To register, go to REI.com now to reserve your spot today! Just simply go to http://www.rei.com/event/34049/session/42631 and click on "Register."

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