REI is offering a free weekend of outside recreation and learning at Lake Norman State Park, 759 State Park Road, Troutman, on Saturday, July 30th, 2016, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Reservations are recommended. Reserve your spot in advance.
Learn valuable skills from REI’s outdoor experts at the Itusi Trailhead in Lake Norman State Park. Take a break from your hike, trail run, paddle or mountain bike ride while you fuel yourself with free energy snacks from Clif, rehydrate with free samples from Nuun, protect yourself from the sun with free Aloe Gator samples and relax in our trailside lounge. Get expert tips on trailside bike maintenance from REI Certified Shop Technicians, who will help you tune your ride on the spot. Also, get tips on how to use trekking poles and recover from your time on the trails in our recovery zone – learning how foam rollers can aid in injury prevention and recovery! Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned adventurer, we hope you’ll join us to learn new skills, make new friends and be reminded that we can all find common ground in the outdoors.
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