What we’re about
Our goal is to help you explore on foot the abundance of wonderful natural places North Carolina has to offer. If you're a beginner, we'll make sure that you never hike alone (unless you want to!). We'll also teach you how to become an intrepid hiker capable of exploring wherever (the rugged Linville Gorge Wilderness, for instance) and whenever (at night!). We're aided in our efforts to get out and explore by Great Outdoor Provision Co., which provides us space for clinics and meetings, and covers the monthly fee for our Meetup site.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Celebrate the Haw River with 3 Hikes and a Paddling Film FestivalNeeds location
## Details
Come to Saxapahaw on March 29 to celebrate the Haw River with hikes by the Piedmont Land Conservancy, Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Hometown Strong, a search for water critters by the Haw River Assembly, and the 2025 International Paddling Film Festival. It's 12 hours of Celebrating the Haw.
The rundown of events follows. All events except for the 2025 International Paddle Film Festival are free. Click on the link for each event for additional information and to register; while the hikes are free, there are a limited number of spots for each hike.### The lineup
Below are links to additional information and to register for the three hikes, the water critter search, and the 2025 International Paddling Film Festival hosted by Haw River Canoe and Kayak, and many excellent river partners. The event, in Saxapahaw, includes:
- 10 am -- noon -- Celebrate the Haw River Trail with a Wildflower Walk, led by the Piedmont Land Conservancy. More info here.
- 1-3 pm -- 4-mile Mountains-to-Sea Trail/Haw River Trail Hike led by the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' Hometown Strong division. More info [here]( "https:// https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-haw-river-trail-with-a-4-mile-hike-tickets-1230708946589?aff=oddtdtcreator").
- 1:30 - 3:30 pm -- Haw River Assembly River Watch. More info on this search for water critters [here]( "https:// https://www.eventbrite.com/e/celebrate-the-haw-river-trail-with-a-4-mile-hike-tickets-1230708946589?aff=oddtdtcreator").
- 3:30-4:30 pm -- Friends of the Mountains to Sea Trail hike and trail construction discussion. More info here.
- 4:30 pm -- On-water demonstrations
- 5:30 pm -- River Social at Haw River Ballroom
- 7 pm -- 2025 International Paddling Film Festival. For and click on more information and tickets, wich are $18, visit Haw River Canoe & Kayak here and click on "Full Event List."
- ONLINE (self-paced) Wilderness First Aid available ALL DAYS NOW until March 31stLink visible for attendees
In your own home, at your own leisure (anytime -- not just the date of this event): now you can learn a ton in the online portion of Disaster + Travel + Wilderness First Aid! COURSE TOPICS VIDEOS are almost exactly as MEDIC SOLO always presents them with the latest on disaster and wilderness medical science. Intermixed at several points we guide you to practice various skills.
Choose one of two ways to learn:
a) Take the self-guided course (no certification) $99.
b) Take the self-guided online course and attend a skills scenarios workshop (one day on-line) and get certified $249 (Early Bird).
Register here: https://solowfa.com/register-online-SOLO-disaster-wilderness-first-aid-course.html
In order to get certified, you will start watching our highly-rated, self-paced videos one month prior to your Skills Scenarios Workshop date and:- Practice skills at home before your Workshop date, send us photographs and our Instructors will provide you with kudos and constructive ideas.
- Pass the multiple-choice quiz and test is what verifies that you're ready for your workshop day with an instructor.
- Attend your online Skills Scenarios Workshop full day with a live instructor and a live human patient. Use a unique software which nearly replicates the in-person learning experience.
- Gain as much to more hands-on learning experience as compared to an in-person course.
- Instructors give individual live feedback to students while you perform hands-on skills in your own home.
- Graduates receive the internationally-renowned SOLO 2-year WFA Certification.
Upcoming online Skills Scenario Workshop dates:
November 17th, 2024
January 25, 2025
March 1, 2025
May 3, 2025
May 31, 2025
and June 14 2025.Sneak peek at the course:
https://www.solowfa.com/online-sample.htmEmail us at courses@solowfa.com with questions.
November, 2024Sneak peek at the course:
https://www.solowfa.com/online-sample.htm
