Sunset Hike

131 Walnut St,Saugus MA 01906

19 February, 2021

Description

A enjoyable and educational nature hike starting in day and ending in the dark. Sunset HikingThis class is to learn and practice hiking at night in a relaxed environment. Participants will be immersed beneath the night sky in the wilderness of historic Saugus, Massachusetts. This class is designed for all nature-enthusiasts looking to further their education of the great outdoors. We will cover: Find our way somewhere in the day and home at night.The basics of navigating with minimal lightHiking safety in a controlled environment Using our natural night vision to navigate Star gazing and a brief history of the area Details: This is course for anybody that is new to the outdoors and hiking. It is open to all levels. We will provide Group First Aid Kit available to cover any basic needs that come up. We will be managing various risks, including navigating uneven terrain in the dark. Expectations:Gain confidence navigating at night in the wilderness. Come away with the confidence navigating at night in the wilderness. A knowledge of the basics of being in the outdoors at night including: gearwhat to wearsafetyuse of our natural night vision.What to bring:Headlamp (We will have a couple of extra on hand)CDC recommended maskDaypack - Large enough to carry water, food and layers.Hiking BootsGood Hiking SocksPersonal Prescription MedicationsEpinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylactic allergiesWater BottleWeather Appropriate ClothingEnergy snacksBring a friend - PURCHASE CLASS PASS & SAVEPurchase a class pass and save! A class pass is the system we have for multiple ticket purchases. By purchasing a class pass you will get a special promo code which will allow you to enter it at purchase. For example, if you buy 5 classes for $249.00, you will receive $350.00 in class value. That's 29% off! Plus you'll save on fees through Eventbrite! COVID 19 Acknowledgement:I am symptom-free (A fever of 100° or more, Cough, Shortness of breath, Chills, Muscle aches, Sore throat, New loss of taste or smell, Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, congestion, runny nose, Headache, Severe fatigue)I have not come into contact with anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19I have not traveled to a state, other than a COVID-19 lower-risk state, within the past two weeksI am not sick with COVID-19I have not recently tested positive for COVID-19I have not recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19 Instructor: Tom DeMelloTom comes from Boston but discovered his love for the outdoors in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee. Now he and his dog Watauga spend every waking minute they can in the outdoors. He and Watauga have paddled sparkling rivers, climbed high peaks and curled up many times around a campfire. He dedicates his time to helping others find their passion for the outdoors as a guide/instructor. Additionally, he instructs on capturing outdoor moments as a videographer, photographer and drone pilot. Certifications: Wilderness First AidCPR AEDF.A.A. Remote Pilot of UASOutdoor Programs InstructorOutdoor Equipment SpecialistBS, East Tennessee State University