BEMIDJI, Minn. — The Bemidji State University Outdoor Programming Center will hold clinics on showshoe construction and lead rock climbing on Wednesday, Nov. 12.
• Snowshoe Construction
From 6-9 p.m., the OPC will offer participants a chance make their own snowshoes from a kit.
Starting with a pre-drilled wooden frame, participants will learn to thread nylon laces in the traditional snowshoe pattern and will finish the snowshoes with a coat of varnish. Because of the drying time involved, a second visit to the OPC to complete varnishing will be necessary.
Open to the public, the cost is $60 for students and $75 for others. Pre-registration is required, as class size is limited.
• Lead Climbing
The lead climbing clinic will be held from 6-9 p.m. at the climbing wall in the Gillett Recreation-Fitness Center.
Geared toward climbers with some experience, the session will demonstrate the skill of climbing without being attached to a top rope. Lead climbers clip into the rock as they go, setting a course for climbers below them.
The climbing clinic is free and open to the public. The OPC will provide equipment.
For more information about the OPC, call (218) 755-2999 or visit its web site at http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/opc.
FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Nov. 12 - 6-9 p.m. - Bemidji State University Outdoor Programming Center hosts clinics on snowshoe construction and lead climbing. Registration fees: Snowshoe construction: $60 for students, $75 for others, all materials included; climbing clinic free; both events open to the public. Advance registration for snowshoe construction course is required. Information: (218) 755-2999.
About Bemidji State University Bemidji State University, located in northern Minnesota's lake district, occupies a beautiful campus along the shore of Lake Bemidji. The University enrolls nearly 5,000 students annually and offerings include more than 65 undergraduate majors and 13 graduate programs encompassing the liberal arts, interdisciplinary studies and applied fields. The University is a member of the Minnesota State College and Universities System and has a faculty and staff of nearly 600. University signature themes include environmental stewardship, civic engagement and global/multicultural understanding. For further information about the University, visit our web site at: http://www.bemidjistate.edu.