FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Laura Flight

January 14, 2013 Appalachian Mountain Club, Maine Chapter

Phone: (207) 215-5306

Email: flyrodflight@systemfolder.com

EVENT ADVISORY

Who: The Maine Chapter of the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)

What: Winter Hiking Skills Workshop

When: 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Where: First Belfast Church UCC, 8 Court Street Belfast, Maine

Please join us for a Winter Hiking Skills Workshop starting at 6:00 pm at the First Belfast Church UCC in Belfast. AMC Maine Chapter leaders Peter Broderick and Laura Flight will discuss clothing, gear, snow travel, and other essential knowledge to prepare yourself for outdoor outings in the winter. This event is intended as an introduction course for experienced three-season hikers and a refresher for experienced winter adventurers. Although the focus of the workshop is on hiking in the winter, many of the topics apply to any outdoor winter outing. This workshop will be an excellent “things-you-need-to-know-before-you-go” for anyone who will be spending time out of doors this winter. This event is free and open to the public.

The First Belfast Church UCC is located at 8 Court Street in Belfast. This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, please contact Laura Flight at flyrodflight@systemfolder.com or at (207) 215-5306.

Since 1876, the non-profit Appalachian Mountain Club has promoted the protection, enjoyment, and stewardship of the mountains, forests, waters, and trails of the Appalachian region. AMC is the nation’s oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization and has over 100,000 members, advocates, and supporters, 16,000 volunteers, and over 450 full time and seasonal staff. For more information about the AMC, please visit www.outdoors.org. The Maine Chapter of the AMC has over 3,700 members and provides a diversity of recreational opportunities, as well as education events and conservation information. For more information about the Maine Chapter, please visit www.amcmaine.org