Are you ready to survive a zombie apocalypse?

It’s zombie season at REI, and we can help prepare you for frightening encounters with the horde via our zombie infographic and our in-store zombie preparedness classes. The good news is that our classes are not only a fun way to get ready for zombies, they are even more useful for other disasters such as earthquakes and major storms.

Join us as we make emergency preparedness a treat rather than a chore. To sign up online, go to your local REI store page. Note: Many classes are already full, but you can put your name on the wait list for any last-minute spots that open up. Most classes begin at 7pm, but be sure to check your store's schedule for the start time.

See also our REI Expert Advice article on emergency preparedness basics.

Above: A bit of practical advice from the REI zombie infographic.

REI Zombie Preparedness Class Schedule:

Thursday, 10/18: Huntington Beach, Calif. (full)

Sunday, 10/21: Fresno, Calif.

Tuesday, 10/23: Olympia, Wash.

Wednesday, 10/24: Northville, Mich. (full)

Thursday, 10/25: Saratoga, Calif.; Carle Place, N.Y.; Yonkers, N.Y.; Troy, Mich. (full); Greenville, S.C., (full); San Antonio, Tex. (full);

Friday, 10/26: Bloomington, Minn. (full)

Monday, 10/29: Bozeman, Mont.; Berkeley, Calif.; Conshohocken, Penn.; Paramus, N.J.; Houston, Tex.; Santa Fe, N.M.; Roseville, Minn. (full)

Tuesday, 10/30: Las Vegas (Boca Park), Nev.; San Carlos, Calif.; Asheville, N.C.; Madison, Wisc.; St. Louis, Mo.; Denver, Colo.; Fort Collins, Colo.; Sacramento, Calif.; Stockton, Calif.; Settler’s Ridge, Penn.; Marlton, N.J. (full); Bend, Ore. (full); Henderson, Nev. (full); Spokane, Wash. (full); West Hartford, Conn. (full); Pittsburgh, Penn. (full); Ann Arbor, Mich. (full)

Wednesday, 10/31: Rockville, Md.; Tempe, Ariz.; Tustin, Calif.; Paradise Valley, Ariz.; Medford, Ore.; Santa Barbara, Calif.

Thursday, 11/1: Issaquah, Wash.; Maple Grove, Minn.

Thursday, 11/8: Seattle, Wash.