Retailer backs urban outdoors initiative

November 24, 2008 by Venture Outdoors · Comments Off

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
By Randy Lieberman, Special to the Post-Gazette

“In [L.L. Bean's] efforts to establish a store in Pittsburgh, they did research here to find out about the area and found us,” said Sean Brady, assistant executive director of Venture Outdoors. “In our discussions with them, we discussed the Family and Community Programs Initiative and they thought it very closely matched their corporate goals here.”

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REI Winter Classes

November 17, 2008 by Venture Outdoors · Leave a Comment

Winter Sports Basics
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
7:00 PM - REI Pittsburgh
Enjoy the beauty of the snow covered landscape with friends or family! Come learn the initial skills needed to help you stay out on the trails this winter, great places to go and the gear that will make your day comfortable and fun! REI expert staff will discuss how to dress in layers as well as how to travel through the snow via Snowshoes and Nordic Skis.
Contact: 412.488.9410
Cost: Free

Map & Compass Basics
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
7:00 PM - REI Pittsburgh
REI will present a Class aimed at the newcomer to map and compass. We will cover the basics such as understanding map symbols, orienting the map and compass, triangulation, declination adjustment, and reading terrain features. Participants are encouraged to bring their own compasses.
Contact: 412.488.9410
Cost: Free