For all of you that are new to hiking or want to get immersed in hiking, this seminar would be a great way to get off on the right foot.  Or should I say boot!  If you want to get involved with helping the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, check out www.FriendsOfTheSmokies.org .  

Day Hiking Basics Join Ryan Baxter of Blue Ridge Mountain Sports, Missy Kane of Covenant Health , and Sarah Weeks of Friends of the Smokies for a great presentation on the must haves & have-nots, the dos and dont's, and ins and outs of day hiking in the Smokies.   The purpose is to provide knowledge of hiking fundamentals required to build confidence and ensure safety. The seminar is free and includes light refreshments, handouts and discussion of equipment.

Tuesday, March 23, 2010 Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church Fellowship Hall 2931 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 6:30 - 8:00 pm Sponsored by Friends of the Smokies Get on the Trail program and Blue Ridge Mountain Sports. For more information, call Sarah at 932-4794 or email fotssw@bellsouth.net .