Featured Events:
Orienteering Course at Devil's Den
Saturday, February 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Learn how to orient yourself on a map using a compass in a real-world setting at beautiful Devil's Den State Park. Meet at the playground parking lot below Lee Creek Dam past the Visitor's Center at 10am sharp, bring a sack lunch or a snack. 1-2 hours of instruction followed by practical application of skills hiking around Devil's Den. Be prepared for cold weather, call or stop by our Springdale or Rogers locations to register. The course fee includes an outline, orienteering compass and topographic map of Devil's Den. Cost: $50 (includes map and compass)
Advanced Bike Maintenance Course
Mondays/Wednesdays, January 9 - February 1(see full schedule below)
Our advanced bike maintenance 4-part series will cover: Shifter and Derailleur Tuning, Setting up Hydraulic Disc Brake, General Brake Adjustments, & Wheel Truing. Cost is $20 per course. Register for all 4 courses and receive the Park Tool Big Blue Book of Bike Repair for FREE!
Springdale Schedule:
Advanced Bike Maintenance #4: Wheel TruingMonday, January 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Learn how to make minor spoke adjustments to keep your wheels spinning straight. Space is limited - Please call the Springdale Bike Shop at 479.756.1344 to sign up. Participants will receive a detailed step-by-step syllabus.
Cost: $20
Course Instructor: John Sandy
Introduction to BackpackingTuesday, January 31, at 7:00 pm Learn about backpack fitting, essential gear, how to properly pack your backpack, and backpacking destinations. Outline provided.
Cost: FREE
Backcountry CookingTuesday, February 7, at 7:00 pm Learn about calculating the amount of food to bring on a trip, what type of food to bring, when to eat what, how much fuel to bring, and what type of stove to use in different settings. Outline provided.
Cost: FREE
Map & Compass NavigationWednesday, February 15, at 7:00 pm Learn how to read a topographic map and how to use a compass in conjunction with that map in order to find your location or accurately get to another location. Outline provided.
Cost: FREE
Water treatment: Filtration / PurificationTuesday, February 21, at 7:00 pm Learn how to properly treat your drinking water in the US and abroad, how much water to bring, and how to best stay hydrated. Outline provided.
Cost: FREE
Orienteering Course at Devil's DenSaturday, February 25, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Learn how to orient yourself on a map using a compass in a real-world setting at beautiful Devil's Den State Park. Meet at the playground parking lot below Lee Creek Dam past the Visitor's Center at 10am sharp, bring a sack lunch or a snack. 1-2 hours of instruction followed by practical application of skills hiking around Devil's Den. Be prepared for cold weather, call or stop by our Springdale or Rogers locations to register. The course fee includes an outline, orienteering compass and topographic map of Devil's Den.
Cost: $50 (includes map and compass)
Course Instructor: Alex Martens