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Spokane, Washington  Est. May 19, 1883

Mountain Gear offers first-time backpacking basics

Backpacking anglers hike toward the high lakes of the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness plateau. (Rich Landers / The Spokesman-Review)
From staff reports

First-time backpackers are invited to a free introduction to backpacking class, April 4 at 7 p.m.

The event will be held at Mountain Gear’s retail store, 2002 N. Division St.

Attendees will go over the basics of backpacking. All attendees will receive a free stuff sack from Osprey, along with a chance to bid on items from other top outdoor brands.

All money raised will benefit Riverside State Park.