Backpacker’s 2009 Get Out More Tour comes to Valle Crucis Sunday

Backpacker Magazine is bringing its hugely popular Get Out More mobile tour to the Mast General Store in Valle Crucis on Sunday, May 24, providing expert advice and inspiration to hikers, campers and outdoor lovers alike.

Backpacker’s all-star Get Out More Team will present an engaging, 60-minute seminar full of trail-tested tips and the latest in outdoor gear and apparel. Seasoned tour hosts Sheri and Randy Propster will share their personal stories and extensive outdoor expertise to help you get the most out of your next outdoor adventure. The event is free and open to the public.

From packs, poles and sleeping bags, to jackets, socks and guides, Backpacker’s Get Out More Team will provide visitors with useful information about the gear and skills needed to get out more, affording folks the opportunity to check-out the latest in outdoor gear and apparel, learn new skills and brush-up on old ones, and win outdoor prizes.

Tour sponsors include Woolrich, Cordura Brand Fabric, KayLand, Lowe, Alpine, Polartec, PrimaLoft, Spot, Subaru, Brunton, Burt’s Bees, Kershaw Knives, Mountain House, Sea to Summit and Timex Expedition.

The ninth annual Get Out More Tour runs from April through October of 2009. During this time, the tour hosts visit 60 cities in 30 states, reaching more than 55,000 hikers. For a complete schedule of tour dates and to enter the Get Out More Sweetstakes, visit backpacker.com/getoutmore.