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Tuesday, May 28, 2013 - Thursday, July 25, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Keelboat Sailing - Level I

McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

There's no better way to experience Coeur d'Alene Lake than by sailboat. Enjoy 12 hours of hands-on, keelboat sailing instruction aboard Outdoor Pursuits' 26-foot teaching sloop. Spending the majority of our lesson time on the water ensures that the student has a better chance of retaining the information after the course is complete. Proper use of equipment, safety, and terminology are all covered. Students must be 18 years of age.


$185 – Community Members (register online: www.nic.edu/wft )

$90 – NIC Students (register at Outdoor Pursuits office)


Clinic 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., May 28 – June 18

Clinic 2: Thursdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., May 30 – June 20

Clinic 3: Thursdays, 8:00am – 12:00 p.m., July 11 - 25 

Information:  (208) 769-7809



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Tuesday, June 4, 2013 - Thursday, Aug. 15, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Sea Kayak Quickstart

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

Have you seen kayakers on Lake Coeur d'Alene and wished that you could be a part of the fun? Here's your chance. Gain hands-on experience and confidence with a variety of boats. Each session will consist of an overview of techniques with your instructor and a paddle tour of Lake Coeur d'Alene. Class content is designed for the beginner. Fee includes use of all equipment. Swimming skills are required. Students must be 18 years of age.

$110 – Community Members (register online: www.nic.edu/wft )

$55 – NIC Students (register at Outdoor Pursuits office)

Clinic 1: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., June 4 - 18

Clinic 2: Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., July 11 - 25

Clinic 3: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., July 30 – August 13

Clinic 4: Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., August 1 - 15

Information: (208) 769-7809



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Wednesday, June 5, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Kayak Roll Clinic (Capacity 10)

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

Spend an evening in the lake perfecting the elusive Eskimo Roll. The crew at Outdoor Pursuits has it mastered now it’s your turn. Participants are welcome to bring their own kayak (whitewater or sea) or use one of ours. This should not be your first day in a kayak.  Previous paddling experience is required. Students must be 18 years of age.

$35 – Community Members (register online: www.nic.edu/wft )

$20 – NIC Students (register at Outdoor Pursuits office)

Wednesday, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., June 5

Information:  (208) 769-7809



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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Stand Up Paddle Boarding Basics

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

Come experience the fastest growing paddle sport in America with Outdoor Pursuits. Our certified instructors will have you standing and paddling your way across Lake Coeur d’ Alene in no time. This course is designed for the beginner. All students should be prepared to get very wet. Swimming skills are required. Fee includes all necessary equipment. Students must be 18 years of age.

$110 – Community Members (register online: www.nic.edu/wft )

$55 – NIC Students (register at Outdoor Pursuits office)

Clinic 1: Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., June 6 - 20

Clinic 2: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., July 2 - 16

Clinic 3: Tuesdays, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., July 31 - August 14

Information:  (208) 769-7809



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Monday, June 10, 2013 - Saturday, June 15, 2013

NIC Outdoor Pursuits Adventure Challenge


Saturday, June 15, 2013
Register by Monday, June 10
Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m. Pre-Race meeting: 8:15 a.m.Maps Out: 8:40 a.m.Go! 9:00 a.m.Finish: 2:00 p.m. (5 hours total)

Note: Be sure to be there early because you will be required to transport your kayaks to the boat transition area, check-in for the race, and complete the gear check all before the pre-race meeting.

Where: Beauty Bay Area, Lake Coeur d’ Alene. The race registration, start, and finish will be located at the Beauty Creek Campground. Here are directions from CDA: If heading East on I-90 from CDA, travel approximately 7 miles to the Wolf Lodge/Harrison (Hwy 97) exit. Exit here and go right (south) on Hwy. 97 toward Harrison, ID. The highway will wrap around into Beauty Bay (approx. 2.5 miles) where you will notice Beauty Creek Road just after you pass the Mineral Ridge day use area. Take a left on Beauty Creek Road. The campground is on your right approximately 1 mile from Hwy 97.

Google Map: https://maps.google.com/maps?daddr=47.607646,-116.669049&hl=en&sll=47.60766,-116.66899&sspn=0.003233,0.006968
Camping: Beauty Creek Campground has +/- 20 campsites available on a first-come-first-serve basis. We will be camping here on Friday night before the race. You’re all welcome to join us. Camping is also available nearby at the Wolf Lodge Campground.

Coeur d’ Alene has a wide variety of lodging options. See the following link for more details: http://www.fyinorthidaho.com/

Cost
$80.00 Per Person
Early Bird Special - If you register before June 3, you can get in for $70.00 per person!
$25.00 for NIC students, $50.00 for NIC Staff/Faculty
(NIC participants need to register in person in the Outdoor Pursuits office)
Register online at: http://nichallenge.mycustomevent.com



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Monday, June 24, 2013 - Friday, June 28, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Youth Adventure Camp

8 AM - 4 PM
McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

Join us for five days of venturing and exploring in North Idaho. Each day you'll enjoy different activities. Try your hand at rock climbing, kayaking, stand up paddleboarding, white water rafting, sailing, and hiking. Fee includes equipment and transportation.  Students meet at the NIC Outdoor Center in McLain Hall.

Activities are designed for ages 12 - 16.

Fee: $250

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., June 24 - 28

Information: (208) 769-7809



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Monday, July 8, 2013 - Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Rock Climbing

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

Benefit from this introduction to a sport that you may enjoy for life. Begin with safety training and knot tying. Learn about anchoring, belaying, and climbing techniques. Gain confidence, body strength, balance, and endurance. Content designed for beginners or those with some rock climbing experience. Fee includes use of all equipment and transportation. Students will meet in the Outdoor Center located on the south side of McLain Hall. Students must be 18 years of age.

$110 – Community Members (register online: www.nic.edu/wft )

$55 – NIC Students (register at Outdoor Pursuits office)

Clinic 1: Mondays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., July 8 - 22

Clinic 2: Wednesdays, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m., August 7 - 21

Information: (208) 769-7809



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Monday, July 15, 2013 - Friday, July 19, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Youth Sailing Camp

9 AM - 1 PM
McLain Hall

Each day will be filled with wet and wild sailing fun. A variety of boats will be used.  Proper use of equipment, safety, and terminology are all covered. This activity is designed for ages 12 – 16.

Fee: $200

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., July 15 - 19

Information:  Call Jon Totten (208) 769-7809



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Wednesday, July 31, 2013 - Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2013

Outdoor Pursuits Small Boat Sailing

9 AM - Noon
McLain Hall Outdoor Pursuits Office

Summer lake breezes invite you to learn to sail. Enjoy 12 hours of hands-on, wet and wild small boat sailing instruction on LakeCoeur d'Alene. Spending the majority of our lesson time on the water ensures that the student has a better chance of retaining the information after the course is complete. Proper use of equipment, safety, and terminology are all covered. Swimming skills are required. Students must be 18 years of age.


$155 – Community Members (register online: www.nic.edu/wft )

$80 – NIC Students (register at Outdoor Pursuits office)

Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., July 31 - August 21

Information:  (208) 769-7809



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