Real
Chicks Hike
Saturday, September 20, 2008
8 am
Location: TBA
Meet at Backwoods at 7:20 am to carpool.
Because real chicks hike and hiking is for REAL chicks.
Monthly hikes to encourage women to enjoy outdoor opportunities in their area.
Hikes will be easy to moderate and ANY woman with a water bottle and appropriate
shoes is invited to participate. Only fees involved are park and vehicle permits.
Rain or shine, please be prepared and bring plenty of water!
Now Hiring for Sales Manager
We are looking for someone to join our management team as the Sales Manager. Previous sale experience preferred, but not required. Contact Brad Jerome at bjerome@backwoods.com to submit your resume or for more information.
Fly Fishing School
Next Date: TBA
8 am to Noon
This Session will cover the basics, including equipment selection and setup, casting tips and techniques, fly selection and followed by a question and answer session. Be sure to bring your own equipment, a hat, a pair of sunglasses and a willingness to learn.
$50 School Fee & Pre-Registration Required
Class is limited to 10 participants
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Sponsored by Backwoods
September 8, 2008
7 pm
Orpheum Theatre in downtown Wichita
Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals
in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the
road, with stops planned in more than 275 communities and 30 countries across
the globe.
This year’s tour features
a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking
action,
environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling
from remote landscapes and cultures to up close and
personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the
2007/2008 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative
exploration of the mountain world.
Tickets $12 In Advance, $15 At the Door
Tickets go on sale June 1, 2008.
Tickets will be available through Select-A-Seat and
Backwoods in
Bradley Fair.
For more information on the Banff Mountain Film
Festival visit: http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/
Private Casting Lessons
Instructor: Eric Schmidt, Sales Manager
Beginner, intermediate or advanced - private lessons
available for all skills.
Contact the Wichita
store for more information and to make an appointment.
Price: $50 per person
Now Hiring for Sales Associate
We are looking for someone to join our team to work 30-35 hours per week. Previous sale experience preferred, but not required. Contact Jessie Wormington at slsmgroma@backwoods.com for more information.
Real Chicks Hike
Saturday, September 20, 2008
8 am
Location: TBA
3rd Saturday of every month
Because real chicks hike and hiking is for REAL chicks.
Monthly hikes to encourage women to enjoy outdoor
opportunities in their area. Hikes will be easy to
moderate and ANY woman with a water bottle and appropriate
shoes is invited to participate. Only fees involved
are park and vehicle permits. Rain or shine, please
be prepared and bring plenty of water!
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
Sponsored by Backwoods
September 10, 2008
7 pm
OSU Tulsa Auditorium
Hot on the heels of the largest, and one of the most prestigious, mountain festivals
in the world, the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour has hit the road, with
stops planned in more than 275 communities and 30 countries across
the globe.
This year’s tour features a collection of the most inspiring and thought-provoking
action, environmental, and adventure mountain films. Traveling from remote landscapes
and cultures to up close and personal with adrenaline-packed action sports, the
2007/2008 World Tour is an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain
world.
For more information on the
Banff Mountain Film Festival visit: http://www.banffcentre.ca/mountainculture/tour/
Now Hiring for Sales Associate
We are looking for someone to join our team to work 20-25 hours per week. Previous sale experience preferred, but not required. Contact Robert Preston at slsmgrtul@backwoods.com for more information.
Private
Casting Lessons
Instructor:
Tom Adams, Sales Manager
Beginner or Intermediate - private lessons available
for all skill levels.
Contact the store for more information or to make
an appointment.
Price: $50 per person, per hour
Take a Hike with the Backwoods Hiking Club!
Next Hike: Saturday, September 6th
Location: Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
Meet at Backwoods at 7:50 am to carpool or 9:30 am at the Visitor's Center. We will take a half-day hike followed by a wine tasting at the Winery of the Wichitas in Medicine Park.
For more details or to RSVP contact Pam at slsmgrnor@backwoods.com.
Monthly hikes to encourage people of all ages to enjoy outdoor opportunities in their area. Hikes will be easy to moderate and ANYONE with a water bottle and appropriate shoes is invited to participate. Only fees involved are park and vehicle permits, where applicable. Rain or shine, please be prepared and bring plenty of water!
24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell: Climbing Competition
September 26 – 28, 2008
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch
Backwoods is a major sponsor for the 3rd annual 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell on September 26-28th, 2008. 24HHH is an endurance style climbing comp at the widely known Horseshoe Canyon Ranch near Jasper, Arkansas. Teams of two will descend upon the Ranch to endure severe fatigue, dehydration, bloody fingertips and an unforgettable climbing experience. These teams will have 24 continuous hours to put in as many clean climbs as humanly possible on the hundreds of sport and trad routes on the Ranch. There is a point system for the various grades and all climbs must be put up on lead in clean style. Night climbing is key, and will be allowed/encouraged. For more information about this event visit www.24hoursofhorseshoe.com.
Now Hiring for Operations Manager
We are looking for someone to join our management team as the Operations Manager. Previous sale experience preferred, but not required. Contact Brad Jerome at bjerome@backwoods.com to submit your resume or for more information.
Opening Soon!
Now open at the Hill Country Galleria!
Hwys 620 & 71
Store Hours:
Monday through Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday Noon to 6 pm
Now Hiring for Sales Associate
We are looking for someone to join our team to work 20-25 hours per week. Previous sale experience preferred, but not required. Contact Von Kelley at slsmgraus@backwoods.com or Aaron Franz at opsmgraus@backwoods.com for more information.
FREE Fly Tying Class
Every
Wednesday Night
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Instructor: Stephen Woodcock, Fly Fishing Manager
A casual affair starting with news updates and recent
fishing tales. Plus, each class will have a new tying
demonstration so everyone will learn how to tie. Featuring
coldwater, warm water and saltwater patterns flies.
Please bring your own equipment and thread, we will
supply the materials.
No fee and no registration needed.
Periodically, we may have to cancel a class due to
inclement weather, sickness and holidays. To find
out if a particular class has been canceled, please
contact the store.
Fly
Fishing School
August 30, 2008
8 am to noon
Instructor: Stephen Woodcock, Fly Fishing Manager
Our comprehensive Saturday morning four hour school
will cover all the basics, including equipment needed,
reading the water, casting clinic, tying your first
fly, basic knots and tips and tricks on catching fish.
Everything is provided, just bring a hat, a rain jacket
(if necessary), a pair of sunglasses and a willingness
to learn.
Normally, there are two classes each month.
Call 817.332.2423 for times, dates and to register.
Price: $50 per person
Hobie Pedal/Paddle Kayak Demo
date TBA
9 am to 6 pm
Location - TBA, contact store for details at 817.332.2423 or gmanagerftw@backwoods.com
Pedal it, paddle it or sail it – if you are looking for a boat that can do it all…The Hobie Mirage Kayaks are the perfect fit! Join the Backwoods Team on the river in Trinity Park to test pedal/paddle these great boats! We have demos scheduled for alternating Saturdays each month.
Private
Casting Lessons
Instructor:
Stephen Woodcock, Fly Fishing Manager
Beginner, Intermediate or Advanced - private lessons
available for all skill levels.
Contact the store for more information or to make
an appointment.
Price: $50 per person, per hour
