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Pack Rat Outdoor Center Upcoming Events

Nick Taylor — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 22:32:57 +0000

Just thought I would pass the word along… Upcoming events from the Pack Rat Outdoor Center.

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

Moon Rock Set Indoor Rock Climbing

Nick Taylor — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:38:31 +0000

4 unique textured holds similar to sandstone

Product Description
For those of us who love climbing on fun textures…this set is for you. More info on our products at: escapeclimbing .com… More >> Moon Rock Set

Time To Get Into Shape

Nick Taylor — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:37:23 +0000

Climbers are some of the most healthy and fit people that I have come across, but even climbers need help sometimes. Sure we go to the gym and work out with trainers and pay out the nose for their advice. Why do that when there are many of programs that will help with all of your fitness needs.

Working out can take time from your regular activities throughout the week. What if I told you that in just seven minutes a day you can get the strength training you need to improve you climbing abilities and enhance your life in general? It has been proven that regular exercise not only increases strength, but can lower the chances of depression, drive up energy levels and all around improve your quality of life. You can count me in..

Climbing Hang Board

Nick Taylor — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 17:05:13 +0000

I finally hung my Metolius climbing hang board. I’ve had it in the closet for a couple of years, finally got it back out, and I’m already sore. Every time I pass by it I have to do a pull up on a different hold.

I would like to know how many of our members have hang boards in their training routine, or even in their house?

I had two set up in my flat in Bahrain and in my house in Oklahoma. Now that I am back in Arkansas and close to Mt. Magazine, I am ready to get back some of what I have lost. This is going to be a daily thing!