APRIL 17, 2008: Great Western Loop Event in Bozeman MT

[Ryan Jordan]

BACKPACKING LIGHT MAGAZINE invites our community to the Emerson for a special evening as we host Andrew Skurka's Great Western Loop, a presentation of his 6,875 mile walk through America's Western Wilderness in 2007.

Where:Emerson Cultural Center
When:Thursday April 17, 2008
When:7:00 p.m.

For more Inquiries contact:
[email protected]
or call 888-362-0999

TRAIL CLINIC:

Join Andrew Skurka and Ryan Jordan for an on-the-trail hiking clinic.
April 18, 2008 in Hyalite Canyon

Learn about lightweight backpacking gear, techniques, and philosophy. From trekking poles, footwear, and clothing to ultralight cooking and camping systems, Andrew and Ryan will entertain, inform, and educate you about the latest trends in the lightweight backpacking movement. Free coffee provided by ROCKFORD COFFEE. Call 888-362-0999 to reserve your space.

[Sam Haraldson]

This looks great! I hope there is a good turnout for you there from the Bozeman set!

[Andrew Richard]

Went up to Flagstaff last night to catch the presentation, an excellent slideshow

[David Palmer]

Didn't know about that. I woulda been there. :-(

[Andrew Richard]

He'll be at the Grand Canyon tomorrow night giving the same presentation

[David Palmer]

Cool. I can probably make the Tucson one on Saturday.

[Andrew King]

Where can I find out details of the Tucson presentation? It just happens that I will be in Tucson this weekend. I'd love to catch this. Thanks.

[Harald Loeffel]

Infos are at the website of Andrew Skurka (->andrewskurka.com)

Tucson, AZ | Sat, April 12, 9:30am | Summit Hut

[Jason Brinkman]

I plan to catch Skurka's presentation in Boise on April 30. Thanks for the link!

[Ryan Jordan]

Backpacking Light hosted Andrew Skurka's Great Western Loop at Bozeman's Emerson Theater on Thursday, an event that drew more than 200 people from the Montana outdoor community!

Andy and I had a great time, with a good turnout as well, at the Trail Clinic on Friday morning, too.

Bill Stadwiser will post some photos here later this afternoon :)

Ryan

[William Stadwiser]

Bozeman-based folk artist Chris Cunningham performs Backpacking Light's "Look for Me in the Mountains" for the crowd before Andrew speaks.

[William Stadwiser]

Ryan Jordan and Andy Skurka take a moment to pose prior to the presentation.

[William Stadwiser]

Ryan greets the crowd of over 200 as he introduces Andrew.

[William Stadwiser]

200+ people gather at the Emerson Arts Center in downtown Bozeman, MT to see Andrew Skurka. See the guy looking towards the camera in the foreground? That's Big Al, Chris Cunningham's dad.

[William Stadwiser]

The morning following the presentation, Andrew Skurka and Ryan Jordan teach a free course on lightweight gear. Here, Andrew shows the crowd different shelter systems.

[William Stadwiser]

Andrew explains that shelters need not be complicated in order to keep you dry.

[William Stadwiser]

Andrew shows off a lightweight backpack while those attending take notes on his suggestions.

[William Stadwiser]

Ryan Jordan emphasizes how useful trekking poles are to the lightweight backpacker. Here he shows off BPL's brand new STIX trekking poles, each weighing about 4.0 oz.

[William Stadwiser]

Here, Andrew answers specific questions about the Great Western Loop and gives advice based on his own gear systems.

[William Stadwiser]

Ryan Jordan explains the basics of alcohol stoves and takes time to answer questions.

[William Stadwiser]

While explaining the joys of packrafting, Ryan pokes fun at the photographer for missing a shot of him with a drysack over his head.

[Sam Haraldson]

Great shots of Andy, Ryan and all the attendees at the BPL event. It's wonderful to hear there was such a turnout in Bozeman.

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