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NRA Trap Shooting Camp - Every Sunday during May – September
North Country Sportsman’s Club, Gun Club Road, Williston, VT, Off Old Creamery Road.  from 12:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Agenda: Each session will be limited to 10 people: Cost: $20 per individual and pre-registration is recommended since each session will be limited to 10 people. Walk-ins are welcome as space permits. Cost includes loaner shotgun, ammunition, clay birds, and eye and ear protection. Contact: Tom Blair, (802) 872-8329 (please, no calls after 8:00 p.m.) or via email at tblairvt@comcast.net . A registration form is also available at www.shootncsc.com.

Jan 3, Free Fly Tying Lessons Thursdays through April
Starting January 3rd, The Fly Rod Shop will be hosting free fly tying lessons from 6-8pm every Thursday through April. So if fly tying has never been a good skill of yours, why not spend the winter tying flies so you're ready to pound them come spring. Call for more details and to save yourself a spot, be sure to bring your own equipment. www.flyrodshop.com

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January 5 to 7, Charlemont MA -  Wilderness First Responder Recertification/Challenge
For folks who need to keep their WFR certification up to date. This course is an intensive review and retesting of the WFR curriculum with a CPR update and other updates where protocols or treatment options may have changed. www.kayaklesson.com/wilderness_first_responder.htm

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January 9 - 15, Charlemont MA - Wilderness First Responder
As an outdoor person you may find yourself in a situation where help is more than a phone call away. Typical first aid courses train students to provide care before an ambulance arrives. This course is designed for people who often travel where dialing 911 is not an option. It is experiential and tough, with emphasis on practical sessions and video taped simulations using mock victims. This course is taught in conjunction with Wilderness Medical Associates of Maine. www.kayaklesson.com/wilderness_first_responder.htm

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JAN 12-13-ICE INTRO (SMUGGLERS NOTCH):
You can either join Jan 12th for a one-day intro, combine the two days to move fast forward in the icy realms, or--for those with prior ice experience--join in for Jan 13th. Day one will cover equipment, terminology, belaying, and ice movement and technique. You can check out more info about an ice intro day here. Day two will build on these skills, taking it into steeper terrain and more varied ice. Deal: $150 for one day, $275 for both days. Contact: Adventure Spirit at: http://www.adventurespiritguides.com/

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JAN 14-15-ICE MULTI-PITCH+ADVANCED SKILLS (SMUGGLERS NOTCH):
Smugglers Notch is a multi-pitch paradise. For two quiet weekdays we'll explore the ice cascades this area offers, learning about ice leading, ice protection, anchor building, and multi-pitch management. For a quality multi-pitch experience, we'll hold the ratio to two climbers and one guide-instructor. Deal: $160 per day, $300 for both days. Contact: Adventure Spirit at: http://www.adventurespiritguides.com/

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January 19 - 20, 2013, Winter Survival
This is an introductory weekend to the winter in Vermont. We do not expect you to be a survival expert, winter living is challenging, that is why we are running this course. With several feet of snow on the ground, freezing temperatures, and scarce food, survival in the winter can be tremendously demanding. This course will serve as a thorough introduction to some the primitive skills needed such as: winter shelter building, winter hunting and trapping, survival snow shoes, winter fire making techniques, bark foods, and much more. This course will offer wisdom into the forested landscape in winter and all of the resources still available from it. The winter months are profound teachers of efficiency and effectiveness, bringing home the reality of survival skills in Vermont's environment. Cost: $200, Deposit: $50 http://www.rootsvt.com/winter-survival

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January 19 - 20, 2013, Wilderness Survival Immersion Project
The Wilderness Survival Immersion Project is a nine month journey into the world of wilderness survival skills. The program consists of intensive immersion weekends focused around the arts of procuring and producing shelter, water, fire, and food. Tracking and awareness will be a running theme to be built upon during each weekend. The course begins with a four day introduction weekend and will intensify and focus throughout the year pushing students from beginners to competent and proficient survival practitioners and end with a five day four night survival trip in which we will test our learning. http://rootsvt.com/wsip

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January 26 - 27, 2013, Winter Tracking Intensive
The Winter Tracking Intensive is open to all skill levels and students. The weekend will be predominantly experience based, offering guided ‘dirt time’ in which students can push their skills in real tracking situations. Trailing and interpretation will be a major theme for the weekend as we take in depth looks into the lives of the animals living in Vermont’s forests. When the sun goes down students will be offered ecological tracking information and apply it to creating an accurate map of the land they have tracked and how the animals have moved through it. Expect to cover a lot of snow in any weather conditions and to spend two full long days in the forests and fields tracking. Snow shoes recommended. http://www.rootsvt.com/winter_tracking

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JAN 30-ICE INTRO (SMUGGLERS NOTCH):
Join us for a one-day intro. We'll cover equipment, terminology, belaying, and ice movement and technique. You can check out more info about an ice intro day here. Deal: $150. Contact: Adventure Spirit at: http://www.adventurespiritguides.com/

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JAN 31-CREVASSE RESCUE (SMUGGLERS NOTCH):
The bigger ranges offer tons to entice climbers, but lurking underneath is the crevasse beast. In this workshop we'll learn--first of all--how to avoid falling in a crevasse and then go on to learn extrication techniques for yourself or a fallen climber. Books can give you some great general ideas for how to do this, but do you want to be relying on book learning if the moment comes? Nothing beats working with an experienced instructor and doing it yourself. If you have any plans to climb out West, in Alaska, or further afield in the coming year, you need to take this workshop. Deal: $150. Contact: Adventure Spirit at: http://www.adventurespiritguides.com/

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Feb 8-10, 2013, Avalanche Training Course
AIARE LEVEL 1 AVI COURSE FEBRUARY 8-10, 2013: An understanding of avalanches and knowledge of safe decision-making strategies in avalanche terrain is essential for winter backcountry enthusiasts--skiiers, boarders, climbers, snowshoers, and snowmobilers. Make it a priority to become "avvy savvy" in Winter 2013. Details of the American Institute for Avalanche Research & Education (AIARE) Level 1 curriculum can be found at: http://avtraining.org/Avalanche-Training-Courses/AIARE-Level-1.html Contact: Adventure Spirit at: http://www.adventurespiritguides.com/

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April 3 - 4, 2013, Vermont Travel Industry Conference
Stoweflake Resort ~ Stowe, Vermont, The Vermont Travel Industry Conference draws one of the largest gatherings of tourism professionals in the state including owners, managers and employees of the many businesses connected to this important segment of the economy. http://www.vtic.org/

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Apr 13-14, 2013, Wilderness First Aid / CPR
Originally called Backcountry Medicine, this is a two-day introductory course for care of injuries in the wilderness. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders, this course includes lectures and practical simulation. This course is two days long (16 hours). Optional: American Heart Association CPR (Heartsaver) $45. Cost: $260 (meals, lodging, course materials), $220 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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April 13-14th, Vertical Self-Rescue Workshop
This workshop will help to get you there. There are books and YouTube videos galore that cover vertical rescue, but those resources shouldn’t be your sole source of knowledge. You need practical, field-tested, hands-on training with a variety of scenarios delivered by instructors with a depth of experience in the mountains, on the ice, and at the crags. During this two-day workshop we’ll tap into participants’ existing skills-set (please see requirements below) and create a rescue tool-kit focusing on simple, low-tech, timely solutions transferrable to the myriad rescue scenarios that climbing can present. This workshop is presented in partnership with Climb High—the Vermont-based source for quality climbing gear—and we’ll have a variety of vertical rescue items on hand for you to try out. http://www.adventurespiritguides.com/blog/verticalselfrescue/

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Apr 13-21, 2013, Wilderness First Responder
80-hour wilderness emergency care course to provide outdoor leaders, guides, rangers, and enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to deal with crises in remote settings. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision making. May be used as first half of a WEMT bridge course with SOLO. Cost: $875 (meals, lodging, course, materials), $700 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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May 1 - 5, Charlemont MA. -  5-day Whitewater Kayak (Level 4)  or Whitewater Solo or Tandem Canoe
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. http://www.kayaklesson.com/aca_instructor_certification.htm

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May 4 - 5, Charlemont MA. -  Instructor Updates for Kayak or Canoe
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. http://www.kayaklesson.com/aca_instructor_certification.htm

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May 18-19, 2013, Wilderness First Responder Review (Recertification)
This two-day review is designed to recertify WFR’s. Although open to any WFR graduate, SOLO currently has reciprocity with WMI/NOLS and WMA; graduates of these programs can be recertified through SOLO provid- ing their certification is current at the time of the course. Proof of eligible WFR and CPR training must be pro- vided to SOLO before renewal cards will be issued. Cost: $270 (meals, lodging, course, materials), $230 commuter (lunch, course materials). CPR Re-cert $45. Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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May 18 - 19, Zoar Outdoor's Paddling School Skills Refresher Weekend
Zoar  Outdoor's Paddling School Skills Refresher Weekend is schedule for May 18 - 19. Instructors are ready and excited to help you improve your paddling. The Paddling Refresher is designed for experienced whitewater paddlers who have taken at least 2 days of whitewater instruction and are looking to get a tune-up for the season. When you sign-up you will select the appropriate paddling group based on your skill, experience level and desired outcome. Our Instructors will create an environment to help you get to the next level, refresh your paddling and make if look good! For more information go to http://www.kayaklesson.com/refresher.htm or call our office at 800-532-7483.

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May 20-28, 2013, Wilderness First Responder
80-hour wilderness emergency care course to provide outdoor leaders, guides, rangers, and enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to deal with crises in remote settings. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision making. May be used as first half of a WEMT bridge course with SOLO. Cost: $875 (meals, lodging, course, materials), $700 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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May 20 - 22, 3-day Standup Paddleboard (Level 2) Instructor Certification with Chris Stec
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. http://www.kayaklesson.com/aca_instructor_certification.htm

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May 20 - 24, 5-day Standup Paddleboard (Level 3) Instructor Certification with Chris Stec
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. http://www.kayaklesson.com/aca_instructor_certification.htm

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May 24 - 31, Marlboro College - Wilderness First Responder Course
Presented by Wilderness Medical Associates, Student Tuition: $475, Public Tuition: $580. (Economical Room & Board Options available) Contact Randy at 802-258-9253 or 579-8238. op@marlboro.edu for more information to be sent.

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June 1-2, 2013, Wilderness First Aid / CPR
Originally called Backcountry Medicine, this is a two-day introductory course for care of injuries in the wilderness. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders, this course includes lectures and practical simulation. This course is two days long (16 hours). Optional: American Heart Association CPR (Heartsaver) $45. Cost: $260 (meals, lodging, course materials), $220 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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June 1 - 2, 2013,  2013 Novice Whitewater Clinic
For beginning and first time whitewater canoers and kayakers. This two day clinic will introduce beginning paddlers to the basics of boat handling, river reading, and techniques for driving a boat through moving water. The clinic starts early Saturday morning at Waterbury reservoir, and moves to river(s) in the local area suitable to level I instruction for the afternoon and all day Sunday. The clinics will be led by American Canoe Association certified instructors and other experienced paddlers. Many volunteers are trained in swiftwater rescue as well. Clinics for both Whitewater Kayak and Whitewater Canoe will be offered. The cost is $85 per person and includes a riverside lunch on both days. Boats, skirts, paddles, PFDs (Life Jackets), helmets, and some river clothing will be available for loan to students. Participants need to be reasonably fit, at least enough to manage traversing up/down often slippery/muddy paths to/from the river, and must be open to the possible need to swim to shore in moving water. For more information, phone or email John Atherton, 802-985-9970, johnjatherton@comcast.net.  We will meet at Waterbury Reservoir, at the boat launch for the Saturday morning session. Saturday afternoon and all day Sunday we will paddle river(s) in the local area suitable to level I instruction. $85 (plus ACA Event Fee of $5...or ACA Membership) 9:00 am to 4:00 pm each day

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June 1-3, 2013, ACA Canoe Instructor Certifications
American Canoe Instructor Certificate program to become an ACA Tandem Canoe Instructor. Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing, Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing, and Level 3: River Canoeing . Canoes, PFDs, paddles and safety equipment provided. Paddlers must demonstrate basic boat control and instructor skills. Level 1, 2, and 3 ~ Cost (3 day training): $450. (meals, lodging) ; $360. commuter (lunch) Level 1, and 2 ~ Cost (2 day training): $370. (meals, lodging); $290. commuter (lunch) Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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June 1 - 3 2013, Wilderness First Responder Recertification/Challenge
For folks who need to keep their WFR certification up to date. This course is an intensive review and retesting of the WFR curriculum with a CPR update and other updates where protocols or treatment options may have changed. http://www.kayaklesson.com/wilderness_first_responder.htm

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June 5 - 11, 2013, Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medicine: Wilderness First Responder Certification. We offer Wilderness First Responder certification and recertification classes for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. This course is taught in conjunction with Wilderness Medical Associates of Maine. As an outdoor person you may find yourself in a situation where help is more than a phone call away. Typical first aid courses train students to provide care before an ambulance arrives. This course is designed for people who often travel where dialing 911 is not an option. It is experiential and tough, with emphasis on practical sessions and video taped simulations using mock victims. http://www.kayaklesson.com/wilderness_first_responder.htm

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June 7-9, 2013, ACA Canoe Instructor Certifications
American Canoe Instructor Certificate program to become an ACA Tandem Canoe Instructor. Level 1: Introduction to Canoeing, Level 2: Essentials of River Canoeing, and Level 3: River Canoeing . Canoes, PFDs, paddles and safety equipment provided. Paddlers must demonstrate basic boat control and instructor skills. Level 1, 2, and 3 ~ Cost (3 day training): $450. (meals, lodging) ; $360. commuter (lunch) Level 1, and 2 ~ Cost (2 day training): $370. (meals, lodging); $290. commuter (lunch) Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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June 9, Huntington, VT -  Tracking Workshop with Mike Kessler
1:00 - 4:00p.m. Search for and learn to read the signs of life in our woods. How much can prints, scratches and claw marks tell us? Find out! Outdoors. $15 for non-members, $10 for members • Adults & older children. Birds of Vermont Museum,900 Sherman Hollow Road • Huntington, VT 05462 (802) 434-2167.   museum@birdsofvermont.org     http://www.birdsofvermont.org

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June 10 - 12, Hancock, NH. - 3-day Essentials of River Canoe or Kayak (Level 2)
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. Nature's Classroom, Sargent Center, Hancock, NH. Registration will be done directly with Nature's Classroom, Sargent Center. For more information about this course contact Shawn Loopa at 603-525-3311, ext. 17 or info@naturesclassroom.org

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June 10 - 13, Hancock, NH. - 4-day River Canoe or Kayak (Level 3)
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. Nature's Classroom, Sargent Center, Hancock, NH. Registration will be done directly with Nature's Classroom, Sargent Center. For more information about this course contact Shawn Loopa at 603-525-3311, ext. 17 or info@naturesclassroom.org

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June 10 - 14, Hancock, NH. - 5-day Whitewater Canoe or Kayak (Level 4)
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. Nature's Classroom, Sargent Center, Hancock, NH. Registration will be done directly with Nature's Classroom, Sargent Center. For more information about this course contact Shawn Loopa at 603-525-3311, ext. 17 or info@naturesclassroom.org
 

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June 15 - 16, Corinth, VT -  Custom Wooden Boat Building
Douglas Brooks "Reception from 4pm-6pm, Sat. June 15th., This show includes a lecture Sat. evening 7:00 pm at the Blake Memorial Library in East Corinth. Sponsored by the Blake Memorial Library and the Vermont Humanities Council." Towle Hill Studio 28 Center Road Sat. 12pm-6pm, Sun. 12pm-3pm. 802-439-3730 www.towlehillstudio.com 

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June 19 - 23, 2013 - Stone Celts, Chisels, Adzes, and Axes
Felling a tree, shaping a bow, digging out a canoe, and building long term shelter were all common practices to stone age people. Before metal axes and saws, primitive people had highly developed and effective stone celts, chisels, adzes, and axes. Through the process of chipping, pecking, and grinding, functional and beautiful tools were created by people throughout the world and throughout time. This process is work intensive, and requires patience and focus, yet the result is a tool fully primitively crafted, and ready to be put to work. Students in this course will have the choice to create one tool, but through that process learn how to create whatever size and type of pecked and ground stone tool they need. June 20-23. $425 with all meals, tools, and materials included. Roots School, 20 Blachly Rd, East Calais, Vermont 05658  http://rootsvt.com/

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June 22, Williston, VT - Annual Women on Target, Ladies ONLY Shotgun Shooting Clinic
The North Country Sportsman’s Club is holding our annual Women on Target event on June 22nd at the North Country Sportsman’s Club. There will be a morning and an afternoon session. The program of instruction includes gun safety, gun basics, and an introduction to the game of Trap Shooting. Classroom instruction and range instruction with clay targets. Ammunition, equipment, and lunch will be provided. There are sessions at 8:00 and 12:30. The cost is $40/person. NCSC is located in Williston on Gun Club Road, off Old Creamery Road. Please check our website at http://www.shootncsc.com  for schedule and registration Call 802-872-8329, or email tblairvt@comcast.net  Sponsored by The NRA Foundation

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June 29 - 30, Charlemont MA. -  2-Day Basic Swiftwater Rescue
Geared toward the novice to intermediate paddler, our 2-day Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course is based on a curriculum developed by the American Canoe Association, and is designed to teach both river rescue techniques and safe river-running practices in all river craft. Our emphasis is on judgment and managing river rescue situations, as well as river rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment. Rescuing swimmers and pinned boats will is covered. Participants should have some familiarity with whitewater. For 2013 we will be offering the 2-Day Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course on June 29 - 30th, July 27 - 28th and August 24 - 25th. We are also excited to have Swiftwater Rescue expert Charlie Walbridge here on August 1 - 2nd. If you have already taken a basic swiftwater rescue clinic, you might find the advanced swiftwater rescue course with Mike Mather on July 11 - 12 interesting. Price: $250.00 per person includes all equipment, instruction, catered, picnic-style lunch and transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites. http://www.kayaklesson.com/basic_swiftwater_rescue.htm

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July 11 - 12, 2-Day Advanced Swiftwater Rescue
As boaters run more challenging sections of river, they need to match their rescue skills to the difficulty of the water. Our 2-day Advanced Swiftwater Rescue course provides you with a unique opportunity to practice rescue scenarios in a challenging setting with our expert instructors. Advanced rescue participants should be solid class III boaters and should have taken at least the one-day basic swiftwater rescue course. For 2013 we will be offering the 2-Day Advanced River Rescue Clinic with Mike Mathers on July 11 - 12th (Thurs-Friday). Stay for the weekend and help support American Whitewater at the Deerfield Riverfest on July 13th! http://www.kayaklesson.com/advanced_swiftwater_rescue.htm

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July 12 - 14,  Stratton Mountain, VT -  Triathlon Training Workshop
Are you ready to become a Triathlete? Fitness experts lead a weekend of conditioning and training, geared toward aspiring and accomplished triathletes. Stratton Mountain Resort 4pm - www.stratton.com

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July 14-19, Vermont Fish & Wildlife Course for Educators
Vermont’s popular fish and wildlife summer course for teachers and other educators will be held July 14-19, 2013. The hands-on field course that gets educators out into Vermont’s streams, forests and wetlands with some of the state’s leading experts takes place at the Buck Lake Conservation Camp in Woodbury.  Now in its 28th year, “Fish and Wildlife Management for Educators,” is a one-week, three-credit graduate course taught by Vermont Fish & Wildlife and other Agency of Natural Resources staff through the University of Vermont. “Wildlife resources are important to all Vermonters in one way or another,” says Fish & Wildlife’s Education Coordinator Alison Thomas. “If teachers can get connected with the outdoors and in turn expose their students, then many of these youngsters will be able to make informed decisions about Vermont wildlife and their habitat needs when they become adults.”  “This course is unique in that it helps teachers from any discipline, whether it is math, language arts, physical education, or history, to improve their instructional strategies and make their lesson plans more relevant to their students,” says Thomas. Tuition is $700 for the week -- books, food and overnight facilities are included. A limited number of partial scholarships are available. A course description and schedule of activities are available from the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department’s website at www.vtfishandwildlife.com  under “general education.” You can also contact them by calling (802) 371-9975 or emailing Alison.Thomas@state.vt.us.  Buck Lake Conservation Camp in located east of Route 14, north of Woodbury Village.

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July 26-27, Hunter Education Instructor Training
The Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Hunter Education program has scheduled a New Hunter Education Instructor Training for Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27, 2013. Instructors will receive certification in both Bow Hunter and Basic Firearm Education. The training will be held at The Buck Lake Green Mountain Conservation Camp in Woodbury from 7:00 p.m. Friday to 4:00 p.m. Saturday. Food and lodging will be provided. Lodging will be in rustic cabins at the Green Mountain Conservation Camp. Personal references and a criminal history background check are required of applicants. You cannot take the instructor course if the background check has not been completed, and the background check takes a while, so please contact us SOON if you're interested! To register for this course contact John Pellegrini, Hunter education Training Coordinator, at 802-241-3707. Please share this with friends and family that might be interested in becoming an instructor.

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July 27 - 28, Charlemont MA. - 2-Day Basic Swiftwater Rescue
Geared toward the novice to intermediate paddler, our 2-day Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course is based on a curriculum developed by the American Canoe Association, and is designed to teach both river rescue techniques and safe river-running practices in all river craft. Our emphasis is on judgment and managing river rescue situations, as well as river rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment. Rescuing swimmers and pinned boats will is covered. Participants should have some familiarity with whitewater. For 2013 we will be offering the 2-Day Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course on June 29 - 30th, July 27 - 28th and August 24 - 25th. We are also excited to have Swiftwater Rescue expert Charlie Walbridge here on August 1 - 2nd. If you have already taken a basic swiftwater rescue clinic, you might find the advanced swiftwater rescue course with Mike Mather on July 11 - 12 interesting. Price: $250.00 per person includes all equipment, instruction, catered, picnic-style lunch and transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites. http://www.kayaklesson.com/basic_swiftwater_rescue.htm

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July 31 - August 4, Charlemont MA. - 5-day Whitewater Kayak (Level 4)  or Whitewater Solo or Tandem Canoe
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. http://www.kayaklesson.com/aca_instructor_certification.htm

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August 24 - 25, Charlemont MA. - 2-Day Basic Swiftwater Rescue
Geared toward the novice to intermediate paddler, our 2-day Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course is based on a curriculum developed by the American Canoe Association, and is designed to teach both river rescue techniques and safe river-running practices in all river craft. Our emphasis is on judgment and managing river rescue situations, as well as river rescue techniques that can be performed with a minimum of equipment. Rescuing swimmers and pinned boats will is covered. Participants should have some familiarity with whitewater. For 2013 we will be offering the 2-Day Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course on June 29 - 30th, July 27 - 28th and August 24 - 25th. We are also excited to have Swiftwater Rescue expert Charlie Walbridge here on August 1 - 2nd. If you have already taken a basic swiftwater rescue clinic, you might find the advanced swiftwater rescue course with Mike Mather on July 11 - 12 interesting. Price: $250.00 per person includes all equipment, instruction, catered, picnic-style lunch and transportation from our base to and from the paddling sites. http://www.kayaklesson.com/basic_swiftwater_rescue.htm

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September 14 - 15, Charlemont MA. - Instructor Updates for Kayak or Canoe
American Canoe Association (ACA) Instructor Certification workshops are designed for individuals who want to teach flatwater, moving water, or whitewater kayaking, canoeing, SUP or swiftwater rescue. Our highly experienced ACA Instructor Trainers present the most up-to-date teaching and paddling techniques. Each ACA Instructor Certification course has two parts: an Instructor Development Workshop, in which the Instructor Trainer presents teaching techniques and works to improve the paddling skills of aspiring instructors; and an Instructor Certification Workshop, in which the aspiring instructors teach a mock flatwater, moving water, or whitewater course. Certification in any of these courses is based on both paddling and teaching skills and is not guaranteed at any level. These courses are only for those with intermediate to advanced paddling skills with some teaching experience. http://www.kayaklesson.com/aca_instructor_certification.htm

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Nov 16-17, 2013, Wilderness First Aid / CPR
Originally called Backcountry Medicine, this is a two-day introductory course for care of injuries in the wilderness. Designed for outdoor enthusiasts and trip leaders, this course includes lectures and practical simulation. This course is two days long (16 hours). Optional: American Heart Association CPR (Heartsaver) $45. Cost: $260 (meals, lodging, course materials), $220 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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Nov 16-17, 2013, Wilderness First Responder Review (Recertification)
This two-day review is designed to recertify WFR’s. Although open to any WFR graduate, SOLO currently has reciprocity with WMI/NOLS and WMA; graduates of these programs can be recertified through SOLO provid- ing their certification is current at the time of the course. Proof of eligible WFR and CPR training must be pro- vided to SOLO before renewal cards will be issued. Cost: $270 (meals, lodging, course, materials), $230 commuter (lunch, course materials). CPR Re-cert $45. Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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Nov 16-17,2013, Backcountry Search & Rescue
Two-day introductory course in wilderness search techniques. Topics include: rescuer preparedness, search management, basic backcountry medicine, navigation, ropes and knots and remote evacuations. This course is two days long (16 hours). 16 Hours National Registry CEU’s. Cost: $270 (meals, lodging, course, materials), $230 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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Dec 9-17, 2013, Wilderness First Responder
80-hour wilderness emergency care course to provide outdoor leaders, guides, rangers, and enthusiasts with the knowledge needed to deal with crises in remote settings. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision making. May be used as first half of a WEMT bridge course with SOLO. Cost: $875 (meals, lodging, course, materials), $700 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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Dec 14, 2013, EMT WILD Day
A day to recertify the wilderness component for a current WEMT. 8 hrs Nat’l Reg. CEU’s. $140 (lunch, course materials) Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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Dec 14-18, 2013, Wilderness EMT Module
Designed for currently certified Emergency Medical Technicians. Wilderness Modules are certified by the organizations providing the training. Meeting the guidelines established by the Wilderness Medical Society, SOLO’s Wilderness Module has been approved by the National Registry of EMT’s for 48 hours of National Registry CEU’s. Cost: $580 (meals, lodging, course materials), $475 commuter (lunch, course materials). Brian Stoudnour, Program Director, Hulbert Outdoor Center, The Aloha Foundation, Inc., 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045 (802) 333-3405 (802) 333-3404 (fax) www.alohafoundation.org/hulbert

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January 4 - 6, 2014, Wilderness First Responder Recertification/Challenge
For folks who need to keep their WFR certification up to date. This course is an intensive review and retesting of the WFR curriculum with a CPR update and other updates where protocols or treatment options may have changed. http://www.kayaklesson.com/wilderness_first_responder.htm

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January 8 - 14, 2014, Wilderness First Responder
Wilderness Medicine: Wilderness First Responder Certification. We offer Wilderness First Responder certification and recertification classes for outdoor professionals and enthusiasts. This course is taught in conjunction with Wilderness Medical Associates of Maine. As an outdoor person you may find yourself in a situation where help is more than a phone call away. Typical first aid courses train students to provide care before an ambulance arrives. This course is designed for people who often travel where dialing 911 is not an option. It is experiential and tough, with emphasis on practical sessions and video taped simulations using mock victims. http://www.kayaklesson.com/wilderness_first_responder.htm