Let's Get Knotty! Learn to Tie Basic Useful Outdoor Knots

Unsure how to tie down your rain fly if it storms, sticking to tents instead of tarps because you don't know how to tie your lines, been bouldering because there is no need to tie a rope? Join us for an evening of learning basic useful outdoor knots!

We will review and practice knots, with opportunites to learn from each other and share what you know. We will also talk about example uses for the knot as it pertains to outdoor activities. The evening will end with some team based knot tying games and challenges.

Danielle O'Farrell, a long distance backpacker, guide, Wilderness EMT and the founder of the outdoor skills company With The Wild Things, will guide you through this evening introduction to knot tying.

Student quotes:

“Danielle was the best wilderness person/trainer I've experienced. She was funny; thoughtful, engaging, interesting. Everyone was involved, questions were encouraged and she created a fun and welcoming environment. She NEVER scolded us or talked down to us, I know that might sound weird, but I've experienced a condescending attitude with outdoor people in the past.

Danielle was an excellent leader. Superior group management. She managed and engaged our 2 active teenagers, plus points!!!”

"Hikers are not the best at sitting still, and Danielle did a great job making her presentation engaging while keeping it informative and educational. She did a good job at not covering safety decisions for a specific trip, but instead talking about how to think about it for a wide variety of trips. Having a system in place helps me feel prepared for trips even in conditions I haven't experienced before. Her energy and enthusiasm are unmatched, and her experience shows that she knows what she's talking about."

"Everyone was captivated and entertained with her presentation. She added some humor and audience participation. I learned some useful tips like how to cross a river safely with a group of people “crab walking” and knees upstream."

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