Note: Recurring events are listed at the top.
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| | REI and the Leave No Trace organization have joined together to develop our PEAK (Promoting Environmental Awareness in Kids) program. Using a variety of games and activities, these free programs are designed to teach participants the Seven Principles established by Leave No Trace.
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| | Come explore new lands and cultures around the globe. Now in its 20th year, REI?s travel company, REI Adventures, offers more than 80 exciting trips for those who enjoy active vacations.
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| | REI Market Grants for D.C. Metro Area
2007
Each year, the REI co-op dedicates a portion of its operating profits to help protect and restore the environment, increase access to outdoor activities, and encourage involvement in responsible outdoor recreation. REI is actively involved with local stewardship projects, workshops and education initiatives, and continues to support and partner with parks, conservation groups and outdoor recreation programs.
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| | Thank you for your interest in REI's charitable giving. We are proud of our program and work hard to ensure that the dollars and time we donate are directed towards organizations and projects that are in line with our mission - to inspire, educate, and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship.
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| Dates vary; Check web-site. |
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| | Since 1990, the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay has worked with local river conservation organizations across the Chesapeake Bay Watershed to hold multi-day paddling and camping trips that celebrate the rich history and ecology of the rivers that make the Chesapeake Bay unique.
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| | Come learn the basics of vertical climbing in a natural setting. We?ll focus on building solid fundamental skills such as belaying, technique and fun.
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| | If you've been riding for a while and feel comfortable with your bike and want to take your riding performance to the next level, join our expert mountain biking instructors as they teach you to navigate advanced terrain and master singletrack portions of some great local rides.
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| | Join us for our exciting next level of kayak instruction that can take you from paddling lakes and protected areas, to learning to paddle on more challenging waterways.
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| Starts May 12 through August. |
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| | Designed for kids age 5 to 12, our Kids' Passport to Adventure program is a fun way to connect them to the natural world and start them on a lifetime of outdoor recreation and stewardship.
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| | Experience the rush of road cycling with our instructors as they teach you the proper techniques of shifting, braking, efficient hill climbing, safe descending, proper body position, and reading the road for safety.
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| | Join us for an on the water class designed to teach you the basics of paddling touring-style sea kayaks.
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| | An REI Outdoor School instructor will teach you the basics of kayak navigation. You will learn how to read a tide/current log, read nautical charts, plot courses across shipping lanes, and plan your first trip.
Upcoming Classes:
June 10th College Park REI
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| | Is your pack too heavy? Did you carry too much on your last trip? Join REI backpacking expert John Linn, who will provide excellent tips on lightweight backpacking techniques. Included are shelters, sleep systems, backpacks, food choices, and fuel efficiency. Come with tips to share with others!
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| | Map and Compass and GPS: two valuable tools to any outing. Join our REI Outdoor School instructor as we teach you the basics of how to use your map and compass and GPS receiver.
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| | Experience the thrill of mountain biking with our instructors as they teach you the proper techniques of shifting, braking, hill climbing and descent, body and pedal position, and navigating minor obstacles on the trail.
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| | Join REI member Bob Melchior for a multimedia journey along the Le Haute Route, from Chamonix, France to Zermatt, Switzerland. Melchior spent two weeks among the greatest collection of four thousand meter peaks in the Alps and picturesque Swiss valleys.
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| | Join REI rock climbing instructors to learn self-rescue skills no climber should be without. Learn how to get yourself out of tricky situations and also offer help to others when professional assistance is unavailable.
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