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Labor Day Sale and Clearance Event

Summer is on its way out; have you had your shareof adventures? Whether you are gearing up for afinal Summer trip to Colorado or backpacking theHill Country this Fall, come by any REI locationduring our Labor Day Sale for great savings on yourfavorite gear.

Dates: August 27 - September 9, Store HoursPrice: Great Prices on Great GearRegister/info: www.rei.com

Texas Sales Tax Holiday

Get ready for school with the Texas tax-free weekendon qualifying school supplies. Select backpacks,footwear and clothes will be on sale to get you andyour family ready for another school year.

Dates: August 19-21, Store HoursPrice: Tax-free for select itemsRegister/info: N/A

Ride Like a Girl-Summer Series

The Austin Ridge Riders have kicked-off their 12thseason of the “Ride Like a Girl” Series; led by womenfor women. They break into groups based on skilllevel and provide instruction and a lot of positiveencouragement. The group generally averagesaround 30 ladies per ride and ALWAYS attracts atleast one or two "new to dirt" riders each week!

Dates: Mondays in August and September, 6:00pmPrice: FreeRegister/info: www.austinridgeriders.com

Featured Class: Mountain BikingBasics

Central Texas is a great place to take your bikeoff-road! In this free class, an REI mountain bikingspecialist will give an introduction to the basics ofmountain biking, including tips on equipmentselection, best trails to ride, needed skills and greatresources.

Dates: Tuesday, August 23, 7:00pm, REI Round RockPrice: FreeRegister/info: www.rei.com/roundrock

Find Us, Find Out!

Get connected to REI in the Austin area and be thefirst to know what's happening at your local REI.

Dates: Ongoing,Price: FreeRegister/info: www.facebook.com/reiaustin

Featured Class: Hands OnIntermediate Bicycle Maintenance

Ok, so you know how to change a flat tire, but therest of the bike is a mystery. This intermediate-levelclass teaches students about bike parts, basic repairtechniques and when to seek professional repairhelp. Topics include cable systems and adjustmentsto your brakes and derailleur. To keep the classinteractive, seats are limited to 6.

Dates: Tuesday, August 16, 7:00pm, REIAustin-GatewayPrice: $20 for members, $25 for non-membersRegister/info: www.rei.com/austin

Wilderness First Aid Course withWilderness Medicine Institute

REI is collaborating with the Wilderness MedicineInstitute of NOLS to offer a comprehensive two daycourse that will teach you the wilderness medicineskills you need to recreate with confidence in thebackcountry. From the Patient Assessment Systemthrough traumatic, medical, and environmentalemergencies, this fast-paced, hands-on course isdesigned to prepare you to act if an accident occurs.Class participants will receive a 16-hour WFAcertification at course completion. Space is limited,register soon!

Dates: September 10-11, 9:00am-6:00pm, REIAustin-GatewayPrice: Member: $200 Non-members:$220Register/info: www.rei.com/austin

Featured Presentation: America'sWild Spaces: The Pacific Crest Trail

Join us for a screening of National Geographic'svideo special "America's Wild Spaces: The PacificCrest Trail" hosted by 2004 PCT thru-hiker Scott"Stormtrooper" Jacobsmeyer. Zigzagging its wayfrom Mexico to Canada through California, Oregonand Washington the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) boaststhe greatest elevation changes of any of America'sNational Scenic Trails, allowing it to pass through sixout of seven of North America's ecozones includinghigh and low desert, old-growth forest andartic-alpine country. After the video Scott will sharephotos & insights from his own PCT journey andprovide advice on preparing for & completing a PCTthru-hike.

Dates:Wednesday, August 24, 7:00pm, REI RoundRockPrice: FreeRegister/info: www.rei.com/roundrock

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AUGUST 2011 CALENDAR

Camping Basics

7:00 PM, REI Round Rock

Hands-On Bike Maintenance Basics

6:30pm, REI Downtown, $

Camp Cooking Basics

7:00pm, REI Round Rock

Hands-On Intermediate BikeMaintenance


America's Wild Spaces:

The Pacific Crest Trail


Hiking the Appalachian Trail

7:00pm, REI Downtown

Mountain Biking Basics


Central Texas Rock Climbing Basics


Fast and Light Backpacking Basics

7:00pm, REI Austin-Gateway

Intermediate Bike Maintenance

6:00pm, REI Austin-Gateway, $

Traveling in Southeast Asia


Basic Bike Maintenance

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Hands On: Bike Maintenance Basics forWomen

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Road Cycling Basics


Backpacking Basics


Traffic Skillls 101


Canoe & Kayaking Basics


GPS Basics


Bike Maintenance Basics


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HIKING

Fast and Light Backpacking Basics

Join us as we take the mystery out of cutting theweight for your next backpacking trip. In this freeclass, an REI backpacking expert will help you learnto pack smarter so you can feel lighter, go fartherand see more. Come and learn how to improve yourgear to keep you light and fast on your next trip!This class will most benefit participants withprevious backpacking experience.

Date: Monday, August 15, 7:00pm - REIAustin-GatewayPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin

Backpacking Basics

In this show-and-tell session REI will take themystery out of backpacking. We will cover the basicsof backpacking gear, including how to choose theright pack and select the proper clothing andfootwear to keep you comfortable. Come and learnhow to get started in this fun activity. No experiencenecessary!

Date: Thursday, August 18, 7:00pm - REI DowntownPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin_downtown

CAMPING

Camping Basics

Have you wanted to try camping but don't know howto get started? Join REI to learn what you need totake on your first camping trip. We will cover thebasics including camping gear, how to stay warmand comfortable, ideas for fun activities, and localareas for car camping. Camping is a fun andaffordable way to take a vacation--let REI help youget into the outdoors! No experience necessary.

Date:Wednesday, August 11, 7:00pm - REI RoundRockPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/roundrock

Camp Cooking Basics

Do you want to make good meals at camp but feelunsure how to cook them? Would you like tips onwhat to bring and how to make the most of cookingin the outdoors? Join REI for an introductory classon campsite cooking. We have years of experienceto share, and we'd like to help you learn how to boiland braise your way to tasty eating outside. Noexperience necessary!


NAVIGATION

GPS Basics

Participants in this class will receive a basicoverview of the features and functions of a GPSunit. Instruction includes GPS setup, capturingwaypoints, working with coordinates, and waypointnavigation. If you are new to using a GPS unit, thisclass will help you get started.

Date: Thursday, August 11, 7:00pm - REI DowntownPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin_downtown

CLIMBING

Central Texas Rock Climbing Basics

Join an REI Rock Climbing Specialist for this freeintroduction to the basics of rock climbing. Topicswill include an overview of rock-climbing styles, theequipment you need to get started and someprinciples of basic climbing movement. We will finishwith a detailed look into each of the many localclimbing destinations and show you why there is nobetter place to be a rock climber than in CentralTexas.

Date: Tuesday, August 23, 7:00pm - REI DowntownPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin_downtown

REI CLASSES

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CYCLING

Bicycle Maintenance Basics

Maintaining your road or mountain bike can be adaunting task when you don’t know where to begin.Topics for this introductory seminar includeinstalling and removing wheels, fixing flat tires, andcleaning your bike.

Date: 8/4 6:00pm REI Round Rock; 8/8 6:00pm, REIAustin-GatewayPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/stores

Hands-on Bicycle MaintenanceBasics for Women

Join us for this hands-on class, geared specificallyfor women. We will teach you everything you need toknow to keep your two wheels rolling smoothly. AnREI Specialist will teach you how to lube a chain, fix aflat tire in record time, and make other minoradjustments to your bike. No experience necessary!

Date: Thursday, August 25, 6:00pm, REI Round RockPrice: Members: $15 / Nonmembers: $20Register/Info: www.rei.com/roundrock

Hands-on Bike Maintenance Basics

Whether you are a road cyclist, mountain biker orcommuter, this hands-on class will teach youeverything you need to know to keep your twowheels rolling smoothly. An REI Expert Mechanic willteach you how to lube a chain, fix a flat tire in recordtime, and make other minor adjustments to yourbike. No experience necessary! To keep the classinteractive, seats are limited to 8. Participants do notneed to bring their own bikes.

Date:Wednesday, August 10, 7:00pm - REIDowntownPrice: Members: $15 / Nonmembers: $20Register/Info: www.rei.com/austin_downtown

Hands On Intermediate BicycleMaintenance

Ok, so you know how to change a flat tire, but therest of the bike is a mystery. This intermediate-levelclass teaches students about bike parts, basic repairtechniques and when to seek professional repairhelp. Topics include cable systems and adjustmentsto your brakes and deraileurs. To keep the classinteractive, participation is limited to 6.

Date: Tuesday, 8/16, 6:00pm - REI Austin-Gateway;Wednesday, 8/18 6:30pm - REI DowntownPrice: Members: $20 / Nonmembers: $25Register/Info: www.rei.com/austin

Road Cycling Basics

Austin is a great place for road cycling; a sport thatis open to anyone. This fast-paced, one-hour courseintroduces cyclists to recreational bicycling on theroadway.

Date: Thursday, August 18, 7:00pm - REIAustin-GatewayPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin

Mountain Bike Basics

Central Texas is a great place to take your bikeoff-road! In this free presentation, an REI mountainbiking specialist will give an introduction to thebasics of mountain biking. We will share tips onequipment selection, best trails to ride, needed skills,mountain biking resources and more. Whether you'rejust thinking about getting into mountain biking orare looking to learn about Austin trails and how tomeet other riders , this course will cover what youneed to know before getting on your bike.

Date: Tuesday, August 23, 7:00pm - REI Round RockPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/roundrock

Traffic Skills 101

Traffic Skills 101 provides cyclists of all experiencelevels with a comprehensive understanding of theskills and knowledge necessary to ride safely intraffic. After attending the classroom session,registered participants practice on-bike skills on astreet ride the following Saturday. This bicycleeducation course is offered by the Austin CyclingAssociation for all cyclists interested in riding safelyin traffic.

Date: Friday, August 26, 5:00pm - Austin-GatewayPrice: Members: $30 / Nonmembers: $30Register/Info: www.austincycling.org

PADDLING

Canoe and Kayaking Basics

There are few better ways to spend a couple hoursor a full day for that matter, than in a kayak movingover water. Think portable fun with which you canexplore a favorite or soon to be favorite piece ofwater. An experienced REI staff member will shareinformation about kayaking and recreational kayaks.Leave knowing which type of kayak, paddle and PFDwill best fit your needs, as well as, the skinny on localpaddling destinations.

Date: Thursday, August 11, 7:00pm - REIAustin-GatewayPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin

OTHER CLASSES

Learn from the pros at REI's"Expert Advice" page

Learn from REI Staff and other outdoor adventurepros on REI.com. Choose from more than 350articles and videos filled with advice for your nextoutdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for skills,tips, packing lists, how-to videos or advice for yournext purchase, REI Expert Advice has it all!

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: naRegister/Info: www.rei.com/expertadvice

Find Us, Find Out

Stay up-to-date on all of REI Austin's upcomingclasses through our Facebook page.

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: naRegister/Info: www.facebook.com/reiaustin

Do you need guidance on how to use your new GPS? Want to learn how to fix a flat tireon your bike? Learn from the REI experts! Take a look at all our classes at REI.com/stores.

ACTIVE TRAVELPRESENTATIONS

America's Wild Spaces: The PacificCrest Trail

Join us for a screening of National Geographic'svideo special "America's Wild Spaces: The PacificCrest Trail" hosted by 2004 PCT thru-hiker Scott"Stormtrooper" Jacobsmeyer. Zigzagging its wayfrom Mexico to Canada through California, Oregonand Washington the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) boaststhe greatest elevation changes of any of America'sNational Scenic Trails, allowing it to pass through sixout of seven of North America's eco-zones includinghigh and low desert, old-growth forest andartic-alpine country. After the video Scott will sharephotos & insights from his own PCT journey andprovide advice on preparing for & completing a PCTthru-hike.


Traveling in Southeast Asia

Hostelling International's brand new travel educationclass will help you get the most out of your nextexcursion to Southeast Asia. Explore ancient ruinsand temples, soak up the stunning beaches ofThailand, learn to cook local cuisine and familiarizeyourself with popular (and not so popular)backpacker routes.

Date: Tuesday, August 9, 7:00pm - REI DowntownPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: naRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin_downtown

Hiking the Appalachian Trail

Stretching more than 2,000 miles from Georgia toMaine, The Appalachian Trail was the first trail to bedesignated a National Scenic Trail. If you areinterested in thru-hiking the AT or hiking sections ofit, come join REI Employee Tim Florer as he sharessome of his thru-hiking experience and gets youprepared for your own Appalachian Trail adventure.Topics will include tips on how to prepare,suggestions on how to pack and what to expect onthis adventure of a lifetime.

Date: Tuesday, August 30, 7:00pm - REI DowntownPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.rei.com/austin_downtown

OTHER CLASSES

Learn from the pros at REI's

"Expert Advice" page

Learn from REI Staff and other outdoor adventurepros on REI.com. Choose from more than 350articles and videos filled with advice for your nextoutdoor adventure. Whether you're looking for skills,tips, packing lists, how-to videos or advice for yournext purchase, REI Expert Advice has it all!

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: naRegister/Info: www.rei.com/expertadvice

events & volunteer opportunities

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ABOUT YOUR REI CO-OP

Share the benefits of an REIMembership

Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI) is a community ofmore than 3.8 million members bound together by alove of the outdoors. REI members enjoy a lifetime ofbenefits including the annual REI member refund,typically 10% back on eligible purchases. Along withthe annual member refund, members also enjoy suchbenefits as: special members-only offers on gear andclothing at REI , Savings on adventure travel with REIAdventures , and many more! A lifetime membershipat REI is just $20.

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: $20Register/Info: www.rei.com/membership

REI Rental Shop Services

Do you have an outing planned, but don't have all thegear you need? Did you know that REI locations haveoutdoor equipment you can rent for your nextoutdoor adventure? Sleeping bags, tents, climbingshoes, kayaks and more! Contact your local REI forpricing and availability.

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: / Nonmembers:Register/Info: www.rei.com/stores

Community Meeting Space

Does you outdoor group need a place to meet? Wouldyour non-profit, scout group or community group liketo use REI's community space? If so, contact yourlocal REI store for scheduling and availability.

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: naRegister/Info: Contact your local REI store for moreinformation

REI and Youth

The PEAK program, which consists of an REIbackpack stuffed with essential gear for outdooradventure, as well as games, activities and lessons, ispresented as a convenient and fun way to teachyoung people ethics. Through this hands-on,interactive program children are taught to have funoutside while practicing responsible outdoorrecreation. For information on how to become a PEAKpresenter for your own group of young people orlearn more about how you can use the PEAKpresenter's toolkit, contact your nearest REI store.Contact information for all stores is available onREI.com.

Date: OngoingPrice: Members: na / Nonmembers: naRegister/Info: www.rei.com/stewardship

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Austin Symphony Concerts in thePark

Kids frolicking, couples lounging on blankets, oldfriends in their trusty folding chairs, lone bicyclistsand pedestrians who have been distracted from theirdestinations—all united by the sound of music. TheHartman Foundation “Concerts in the Park,”presented by the Austin Symphony Orchestra, bringstogether ardent enthusiasts and unwitting attendeesalike just as similar events did in town centers yearsago.

Date: Sundays in August, 7:30pm - Long Center LawnPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.austinsymphony.org

Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival

As if the August heat isn't enough, this festival bringsall of the best, hottest sauces, together at one event.The Austin Chronicle Hot Sauce Festival began in1990 and has become the world's largest, drawing asmany as 15,000 spectators and more than 350entries every year.

Date: Sunday, August 28 - Waterloo ParkPrice: Members: Free / Nonmembers: FreeRegister/Info: www.austinchronicle.com

Each year, REI volunteers spend about 2 million hours on trail maintenance andland stewardship. As a co-op, we make caring for the earth a top priority.

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Appalachian Trail Hut to HutHiking

Journey through the dramatic high peaks ofNew Hampshire's White Mountains on ourguided hut-to-hut hikes. Most of our days willbe spent following sections of the famedAppalachian Trail and other classic routes,and fall departures feature spectacular color.

Trip length: 4 DaysDates: Jul - OctPrice: $485 members / $525 nonmembers

Everest Base Camp Trek

On our classic Everest Base Camp Trek,follow in the footsteps of legends as weascend from verdant Lukla to the vastglaciers and razor-sharp ridgelines of theEverest Himalayas; home of the world'shighest peaks.

Trip length: 19 daysDates: Oct-Dec 2011. Mar - Dec 2012Price: $2,899 members / $2,975nonmembers

Find out more at REI.com/adventures.

Austin Ridge RidersBuild. Respect. Ride.

These are words that ARR believes and we strive to demonstratethis belief by giving back though trail maintenance and advocacyefforts and we are proud to be associated with the InternationalMountain Biking Association (IMBA) and their efforts towardsgreater trail access.

We do this for our love of riding and because we want to help keeptrails open and to see new trails built. Not just for ourselves but forall trail users, this generation and the next.

The Austin Ridge Riders is Austin's largest and most activemountain bike club. We are a non-profit, membership organizationthat promotes awareness of safe and environmentallyconscientious off-road bicycling.

STORE UPDATES

Labor Day Sale and Clearance Event

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