Free Learning Opportunities

Rocky Mountain Books Seminar

The Business of Writing: The Changing Face of Adventure Publishing

Seminar. Friday, November 2
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

New Balance — Trail Running demo

Head out for a short run with a trained professional and try some of the latest styles in New Balance shoe technology!

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
7:45 – 8:45 a.m.

National Geographic Adventure Channel — Pitch a Story Workshop

Workshop. Saturday, November 3
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

GORE-TEX® — What you may not know about the GORE-TEX® brand

With Timothy Smith, product developer

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Y2Y — The Road Report: Banff Wildlife Crossings and Other Highway Projects

Join the Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative for an update on efforts underway to reduce wildlife mortality on roads.

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Parks Canada — What’s Bugging the Forest?

Join Parks Canada as they present the science behind fire management.

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
noon — 12:45 p.m.

World Expeditions — Community Projects and Sustainable Trekking

Learn how taking the path less travelled can make a real difference.

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

MSR — Water Treatment: from Purifiers to Filters

Get the inside edge on water treatment technology and try out the new MSR Hyperflow Microfilter.

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

Canadian Mountain Holidays

Second Nature at Canadian Mountain Holidays: Moving Towards Sustainability

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.

Map It First — Innovative Outdoor Adventure Planning Software

Plan your trips using an intuitive-based mapping system with the latest route, weather, and point-of-interest information at your fingertips.

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Modern ice and mixed climbing

Tools and techniques with local guide and Petzl athlete Rob Owens

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
5:00 – 5:45 p.m.

Himalayan Field Studies Program

Exciting Himalayan study programs in ecology and conservation for university credits or just for fun!

Demonstration. Saturday, November 3
7:00 – 7:45 p.m.

New Balance — Trail Running demo

Head out for a short run with a trained professional and try some of the latest styles in New Balance shoe technology!

Demonstration. Sunday, November 4
7:45 – 8:45 a.m.

National Geographic Exploration and Adventure Grants Workshop

Workshop. Sunday, November 4
8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

National Geographic Exploration and Adventure Writing and Photography Workshop

Workshop. Sunday, November 4
10:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Map It First — Innovative Outdoor Adventure Planning Software

Plan your trips using an intuitive based mapping system with the latest route, weather, and point-of-interest information at your fingertips.

Demonstration. Sunday, November 4
11:00 – 11:45 a.m.

Modern ice and mixed climbing

Tools and techniques with local guide and Petzl athlete Rob Owens.

Demonstration. Sunday, November 4
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.

World Expeditions — Community Project and Sustainable trekking

Learn how taking the path less travelled can make a real difference

Demonstration. Sunday, November 4
1:00 – 1:45 p.m.

MSR — Water treatments, from Purifiers to Filters

Get the inside edge on water treatment technology and try out the new MSR Hyperflow Microfilter.

Demonstration. Sunday, November 4
2:00 – 2:45 p.m.

Legendary Expeditions — Backcountry Gourmet Food Made Easy

Join the pros at Legendary Expeditions for a delicious look at the latest in gourmet for backcountry expeditions. No more freeze dried blues!

Demonstration. Sunday, November 4
3:00 – 3:45 p.m.