REI Store Events for December

[REI West Hartford]( | [View with Images]( [REI CO-OP]( [REI CO-OP]( Discover even more events in your area. [Explore All [>]]( [>] [Camp & Hike]( [Climb]( [Cycle]( [Paddle]( [Run]( [Snow]( [Travel]( [REI Garage]( . . [FIND CLASSES, OUTINGS & EVENTS]( [FIND CLASSES, OUTINGS & EVENTS]( REI West Hartford [Search All]( [No Man's Land Film Festival]( . Yale Outdoors is hosting the No Man's Land Film Festival and REI is the primary sponsor! No Man's Land is an all-female adventure film festival based out of of Colorado. All are welcome! Whitney Humanities Center [12/08/17]( 07:30 PM FREE [Avalanche Awareness]( . Learn to access local avalanche bulletins and weather reports, recognize basic signs of avalanche danger, and learn simple ways to help avoid avalanche danger. West Hartford REI [12/12/17]( 07:00 PM West Hartford REI [01/31/18]( 07:00 PM FREE [Hiking with Dogs]( . Join REI staff to learn about the basics of hiking with dogs. This class will help you plan a successful hike for you and your canine. We'll review where to go, what to bring, and what you may encounter on the trail. Due to classroom constraints, please do not bring non-service animals. West Hartford REI [12/14/17]( 07:00 PM FREE [Winter Backpacking Basics]( . REI experts will share tips and tricks on all aspects of backpacking in the winter. Learn about trip planning, gear, the principles of Leave No Trace, and safety precautions, along with local resources and places to go. West Hartford REI [12/21/17]( 07:00 PM FREE [Ski and Snowboard Tuning Basics]( . Before you hit the slopes you want to make sure your equipment is as ready as you are. Join REI for this introductory class and learn how to care for your gear from nose/tip to tail so you can be ready for your next run be it in backcountry powder or the groomed trails of your favorite resort. West Hartford REI [12/28/17]( 06:30 PM West Hartford REI [01/30/18]( 07:00 PM FREE [REI West Hartford Garage Sale]( . Score epic deals at our Garage Sale on Saturday, December 30th, at this member only national event. West Hartford REI [12/30/17]( 09:00 AM FREE [Snowshoeing Basics]( . Join our experienced REI staff for a class on the basics of snowshoeing. We will focus on the appropriate selection of gear as well as the basics on what you need and where to go to get started. West Hartford REI [01/02/18]( 07:00 PM FREE [Hiking the Appalachian Trail - Trip Planning]( . Come learn the basics of what you will need to know to get started hiking the Appalachian Trail. This in-store class will give you a solid foundation to get you started planning everything from a short hike to a long backpacking trip. This course helps start you on a journey of a lifetime. West Hartford REI [01/04/18]( 07:00 PM FREE [Zombie Preparedness - Surviving a Zombie Apocalypse]( . Imagine a Zombie outbreak has wiped out a majority of the population and reanimated their corpses! Where will you go? What will you do? Learn valuable planning and survival techniques that may one day help save your life. West Hartford REI [01/09/18]( 07:00 PM FREE [Skiing / Snowboarding Basics]( . Want to become a skier or snowboarder? We'll cover the basics of appropriate equipment and clothing, discuss ways to stay warm and comfortable, help you gain an understanding of what to expect and local resorts that are perfect for learners. West Hartford REI [01/10/18]( 07:00 PM FREE [Hands-On Alpine Ski and Snowboard Waxing Basics Class]( . This hands-on maintenance class focuses on how to wax your skis and boards to prepare for the winter season. Use our waxing benches, irons, wax & brushes as our shop technicians walk you through the best practices in waxing your alpine skis and snowboards. Leave this class ready to hit the slopes! West Hartford REI [01/11/18]( 06:30 PM Member: $35 Non Member: $45 [Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class]( . Come learn basic navigation skills using map and compass to find your way. In this in-store class you'll learn the parts of a compass, how to read a topographic map and how to use them in tandem. West Hartford REI [01/16/18]( 06:30 PM Member: $30 Non Member: $50 [Cross-Country Skiing Basics Class]( . Free your heel and your mind will follow. Join REI as we share information and tips for getting into cross-country skiing. West Hartford REI [01/18/18]( 07:00 PM Member: $0 Non Member: $0 [Hiking in the White Mountains]( . Join REI staff to learn about the basics of hiking in the White Mountains. Well talk about our favorite destinations in the White Mountains and what you should bring. West Hartford REI [01/23/18]( 07:00 PM Member: $0 Non Member: $0 [Winter Camping Basics]( . You like to camp, but have only tried it in the spring, summer & fall? Learn how to plan, stay warm, select winter appropriate gear and what to expect when setting up camp and during your overnight. West Hartford REI [01/25/18]( 07:00 PM Member: $0 Non Member: $0 [Hiking the Appalachian Trail - Food and Equipment]( . Considering a hike on the Appalachian Trail? Whether you are thru hiking or just taking a short weekend trip, REI Outdoor School can help you prepare for the trail. In this class, we will discuss details of food and equipment selection, including picking the right clothing/layers, and gear details. West Hartford REI [02/01/18]( 07:00 PM Member: $0 Non Member: $0 [INTERESTED IN EVENTS AT A DIFFERENT REI STORE?]( [INTERESTED IN EVENTS AT A DIFFERENT REI STORE?]( Simply update your preferences and we'll send you event listings for your preferred store. 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