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Featured Speakers |
Ultralight Makeover Clinic with Glen Van Peski
Glen Van Peski, PCTA Board member and founder/Chairman of Gossamer
Gear, will present the (un)critically acclaimed "Ultralight Makeover"
DVD. Packed with thrills and drama, this professionally-produced DVD
chronicles an ultralight makeover that reduces an experienced
backpacker's base weight by 75% before your very eyes. Following the
33-minute film, Glen will give a short PowerPoint review of the main
concepts of lightening your load, and demonstrate his personal gear.
The session will end with a question and answer period and raffle of
door prizes. Sponsored by Gossamer Gear. For more information about
Glen or Gossamer Gear, visit
www.gossamergear.com |
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Two
Seas, Two Feet, One Mans Journey Across the Continent with Andrew
Skurka
In July 2005, 24-year old Andrew Skurka became the first person to
walk the entire 7,778-mile transcontinental Sea-to-Sea Route. Taking
just over 11 months, Andy's trek took him from Cape Gaspι on the
Atlantic Ocean to Cape Alava on the Pacific, passing through some of
North America's most rugged and scenic backcountry and through
communities large and small. Join Andy as he shares inspiring tales
and highlights from his odyssey while you learn the essence and skills
of lightweight backpacking. Leave with a newfound appreciation for
this continent's breathtaking wild lands and a compulsion to start
walking. Gear giveaways and Q&A will follow. Sponsored by GoLite and
Balance Bar. For more information about Andys C2C thru-hike or his
nationwide slide show tour, visit
www.golite.com or
www.andrewskurka.com. |
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| Trail Classes |
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Time |
Event |
Location |
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Registration |
Ramona Court |
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8:00 AM 5:00 PM |
Vendor Fair |
Galleria and Atrio Court |
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9:00 AM 10:30 AM |
Ultralight Makeover Clinic Glen Van Peski Gossamer Gear
(see above) |
Music Room |
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Land Management Agencies Update Agency updates on trail
status and conditions and work plans and needs. US Forest Service,
California State Parks, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land
Management |
Spanish Art Gallery |
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Tough Feet, Tough Body, Tough Mind Physical and mental
conditioning for your trip. Ned Tibbits Mountain Education, and
Randall Danta Sierra Club. |
Santa Barbara Room |
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10:45 AM12:00 PM |
PCT Through the Lens Bring home the best possible memories...
in the form of photographs. Eric Valentine will share practical
tips for taking great outdoor photos. |
Music Room |
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Going the Distance: Hikers and Equestrians Traveling the
length of the trail on two legs and with the help of four-legged
friends. Connie Davis - Leave No Trace, Arleene and David Foster
Backcountry Horsemen, and Scott Williamson first hiker to yo-yo
the PCT. |
Spanish Art Gallery |
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Safety on the Trail Living with bears, lightning, ticks,
mosquitoes, ice, stream crossings, and other hazards. Best practices
for safe travel and what to do in an emergency. Debbie Brenchley
Sequoia/Kings Canyon National Park, Maureen Bunn San Bernadino
County Health Department, and Dr. Ben Schifrin guidebook author |
Santa Barbara Room |
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12:00 PM 1:30 PM |
LUNCH BREAK |
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12:15 PM 1:15 PM |
Hitting the Trail with Your Four-Legged Friends-Part 1 (Goats and
Llamas) Live demonstration on responsible packing, camping, and
caring for your goats and llamas on the trail. Mike Smith, Marion
and Ray Davison |
Mall |
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1:30 PM 2:45 PM |
Going the Distance: Hikers and Equestrians (Repeat see above) |
Music Room |
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New Toys for the Trail Geek An overview and discussion of the
latest innovations in trail clothing and gear. Mike Maurer and
Steve Fuquay (Switchback) |
Spanish Art Gallery |
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Day Hiking the PCT in SoCal Learn about great hiking
opportunities on the PCT near the conference site and beyond. David
Harris and Doug Christiansen |
Santa Barbara Room |
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3:00 PM 4:15 PM |
Whats New at the PCTA? (Annual Meeting) Join us today for a
lively presentation about the PCT and the PCTA. Celebrate our
accomplishments from 2005, learn what we have planned for 2006 and
stay for the camaraderie, surprises and door prizes. Door prizes
include Roundtrip Tickets by Southwest Airlines. |
Music Room |
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4:30 PM 6:00 PM |
2 Feet, 2 Seas One Mans Journey Across the Continent
Andy Skurka (see above) |
Spanish Art Gallery |
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If You Maintain It, They Will Come If youre looking for a
fun, challenging and rewarding activity that gives you the chance to
work with some wonderful people while surrounded by incredible
scenery, you will love working on a trail maintenance crew. Dave
Fleischman and trail crew members |
Santa Barbara Room |
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Hitting the Trail with Your Four-Legged Friends-Part 2, (Horses,
Mules and Dogs) Live demonstration on responsible packing,
camping, and caring for your horses, mules, and dogs on the trail.
John the Ranger and Arleen and David Foster |
Mall |
