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Explore one of nature’s most diverse landscapes. Discover the gear and skills you need to fully enjoy your next hiking or backpacking trip to the Sierra. Learn wilderness and survival skills as well as the essential equipment you will need. Get tips on physical conditioning, nutrition, navigation, wildlife interaction, obtaining permits and the best locations for your adventures. Then put your new knowledge into action by embarking on a scenic hike up Mount Rose.  

Tap into your desire to become a better sportsperson by learning the basics of golf. Gain tips on how to swing and the rules and etiquette of the game from a professional. Learn to putt, chip and to play with both iron and wood clubs at a golf range. At the end of this course you should be prepared to play at least a par three course.

Discover the serenity this sport offers by learning from an experienced local guide. Get to know the equipment selection process, knot tying, entomology, insects and the flies that imitate them, casting stroke and techniques. Gain in-depth knowledge on fly fishing area waters from an expert who has been fishing our area for decades.

Take in the scenic beauty of the Sierra Nevada during a 4.6-mile roundtrip hike. With an elevation gain of 500 feet, this moderate trail will lead you through a shady forest and then wildflower fields before you arrive at Winnemucca Lake. During the lecture, learn about the history of the area and what to expect during this hike which reaches an elevation of 8,980 feet. $5 parking fee.  

Tap into your desire to become a better sportsperson by learning the basics of golf. Gain tips on how to swing and the rules and etiquette of the game from a professional. Learn to putt, chip and to play with both iron and wood clubs. At the end of this course you should be able to play at least a par three course.

Establish your technique at the Canyon Nine Golf Course. Learn the fundamentals such as proper grip, stance and an effective golf swing when putting, chipping and driving. Put your newfound skills to use playing this 9-hole, par 3 course. Must have your own golf clubs.