Free Clinics for Women Keep your outdoor skills sharp and learn new technique. Our clinics are a great way to prepare for the upcoming season and get a taste of sports you've always wanted to try. We offer a variety of free clinics across Colorado and, from time to time, around the country.

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We add new clinics all the time! Keep checking this page for our schedule of upcoming free clinics.

Women's Winter Backcountry EssentialsThursday 1.28.09, REI Fort Collins, 7-8:30pm
Learn how to prepare for all kinds of snowy fun, particularly how to stay safe, warm, and alive in a backcountry winter environment. This clinic will cover basic backcountry travel and camping skills including an introduction to avalanche awareness, what to bring, what to do if you have to spend an unexpected night out, and a few women-specific special tips.

Ice Climbing Intro for WomenMonday 1.5.08, REI Boulder, 7-8:30pm
Find out what you need to know to enter the magical world of vertical ice. For women new to the sport and gals wanting to improve their skills, this clinic will cover equipment, safety considerations, and climbing technique that maximizes the physical advantages of women.

Winter Backcountry Route Finding Monday 2.2.09, REI Boulder, 7-8:30pm
Know how to figure out where you are, explore the backcountry with confidence and find your way home before dark! In this informative clinic you will learn how to prepare for a full day of snowy fun. We'll cover winter route-finding, principles of backcountry travel on skis or snowshoes, what to bring, what to do if you have to spend an unexpected night out, and a few women-specific special tips

Goal Seetting and Outdoor AdventureMonday 3.2.09, REI Boulder, 7-8:30pm
Start your year with a "spring cleaning" of mind, body and spirit. The clinic will guide you towards identifying, achieving and living your personal goals with specific tools for integrating outdoor activities to enrich your process. This clinic is excellent preparation for TWWI's "Next Steps" backpacking course on May 14-17.

Backpacking Basics for Women with Women's Wilderness and Sierra Designs
Monday 3.16.09, REI Denver, 7-8:30pm
What do you put in those backpacks, anyway? How can you organize your gear inside for different types of terrain? Join us to figure out what you'll need, what you won't and how to travel light and safe in the backcountry. Staff from The Women's Wilderness will provide helpful techniques for packing efficiently, special tips for women, and tricks for streamlining your load on the trail. Co-sponsored by Sierra Designs, the clinic is great preparation for everybody who's excited to SEEK ADVENTURE this summer.

Clinic TopicsFollowing are some of the clinics we teach throughout the year. Currently scheduled clinics are noted, please check back frequently to see what topics we are teaching near you.

Backpacking Basics - 3.16.09
Bike Maintenance for Women
Canoeing Basics
Fall Bike Tune-Up
Fall Bike Tune-Up with Heather Szabo
Girls' Wilderness Program Informational Slideshow - 4.20.09, 5.6.09, 5.28.09
Goal Setting and Outdoor Adventure - 3.2.09
Intro to Ice Climbing - 1.5.09
Introduction to Rock Climbing
Mother-Daughter Introduction to Rock Climbing
Principles of Telemark Skiing
Self-Rescue for Rock Climbers
The Nature of Women's Voices
Top Rope Anchors
Map & Compass
Winter Backcountry Essentials - 1.08.09, 1.28.09
Winter Backcountry Route Finding - 2.2.09

Monthly Clinics at REI BoulderTWWI offers free outdoor skills clinics for women throughout the year at REI Boulder. Clinics are typically held the first Monday of each month at 1789 28th St from 7-8:30pm.