Another person asks about training courses for beginning rock climbing. Melissa, you did not mention what area of the state you are interested in finding courses. If you are in the Fayetteville area, go to Pack Rat in Fayetteville. I know they have a couple of beginner courses twice per year, maybe more. If you are closer to Little Rock, you have to check out Little Rock Climbing Center, also follow them on twitter ( @LRclimbing ) for local updates. There are a few other indoor rock gyms in the Fayetteville area.
These are just the few off the top of my head.

• LCP 200+ Climbing Club
• Pack Rat
• Little Rock Climbing Center
• Louis and Clark

Thanks for your questions, and keep them coming. You can follow Arkansas Climbing on twitter – @ArkansasClimb

• April 8th at 5:30 p.m. – Rick is having a Climbing Knots and Belaying class. The spaces are limited, please contact Rick to reserve a spot. The clinic is free; however, we are requesting a $10 donation to the Blake Croxdale Scholarship Fund.
• April 10th at 10 a.m. Matt is having his Basic Map and Compass Class. ~ 2 hours. Contact Matt at 479-521-6340 or e-mail info@packrat.biz to sign up.
• April 10th at 1 p.m. – Matt is having his Advanced Map and Compass Class. This class includes hands-on orienteering and how to navigate with a GPS. This builds upon the Basic Map and Compass Class. Contact Matt at 479-521-6340 or e-mail info@packrat.biz to sign up.
• April 22nd. at 5:30 p.m. – Rick is having an Anchor Fundamentals class. The spaces are limited, please contact Rick to reserve a spot. The clinic is free; however, we are requesting a $10 donation to the Blake Croxdale Scholarship Fund.
• 20% off Demo Canoes. Wenonah Demo canoes are 20% off the regular price. Spirit II, Fisherman, and Southfork. These canoes have not been on a river and some have only been on the demo pond. In stock only.
• Olukai We are stocking new sandal styles from Olukai this spring. These sandals are inspired by the Polynesian culture and a “relaxed lifestyle…. around ecosystems.. and create a better product.” ….The Kumu style has full-grain leather straps, EVA midsole with a leather footbed, and molded gum rubber sole. These sandals are comfortable and look great on the feet.

Contact the Pack Rat Outdoor Center for more details on any of these upcoming events