CAMPING

CAMPING CLINICS DISCOVERY PATIO

CAMPING

EVENT

SATURDAY & SUNDAY 10-11 A.M. THE OPTICS ADVANTAGE: BINOCULARS Meet us on Discovery Patio for a clear look at how our binoculars improve wildlife viewing. We’ll show you how to use them, then send you out to “spot an owl.”

MAY

13-15

11 A.M.-NOON HIKING FOOTWEAR CLINIC Keeping your feet comfortable is key to enjoying the outdoors. Our experts will show you features and accessories that can make a big difference. NOON-12:30 P.M. ESSENTIAL KNOTS FOR THE OUTDOORS With the right knots, you can secure a watercraft to the roof of a car or rig a rain tarp. We’ll teach you a few key knots and hitches that every outdoor enthusiast should know.

ALL COURSES LEAD TO ADVENTURE

Learn new outdoor skills from our experts and make this summer’s camping trips the best yet. · NEW: INTRODUCTION TO CAMPFIRE COOKING · MAP & COMPASS SKILLS COURSES, now available in two levels: Introduction and Immersion · NEW: ADULT ADVENTURE CAMP & ADVENTURE TRIPS

Find out more at LLBEAN.COM/ADVENTURE

12:30-1 P.M. PREP YOUR ELECTRONICS FOR THE OUTDOORS Stop by and try out the latest innovations for protecting and optimizing the use of electronic devices on your next outing, including waterproof cases, solar chargers and more. 1-2 P.M. WATER FILTRATION Learn how quick, easy and effective it is to use our new water filtration devices. Pick one up after the clinic and you’ll have plenty of fresh, clean water on your next adventure. 1-3 P.M. GEOCACHING SCAVENGER HUNT Stop by our table near the Bean Boot. We’ll show you how to use a GPS and send you off on a short geocaching adventure right on our campus.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS · Enjoy free clinics and demos

2-3 P.M. CAMP COOKING Trying to find kid-friendly food for car camping or planning a solo backpacking trip? Our demo (with samples!) will inspire your next camp meal.

· Check out our newest gear · Special savings all weekend

WE’LL HAVE FUN EVENTS AND DEMOS GOING ON ALL WEEKEND, ALL OVER CAMPUS—be sure to stop by our Home Store and Bike, Boat & Ski Store while you’re here! Activities and times are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Please call 877·755·2326 for updates.

PLUS

Join the Boy & Girl Scouts on Saturday, May 14 for the second annual “Scout-O-Rama”—a day of outdoor fun for kids of all ages.

PRODUCT VENDORS WILL BE ON-HAND ALL WEEKEND

MK36545

to answer your questions about specific products and how to best use them to your advantage.

95 Main Street | Freeport, Maine

LECTURE SERIES CAMPING DEPARTMENT ATRIUM

7 P.M.

FRIDAY

PETER KICK

Desperate Steps—Life, Death and Choices Made in the Mountains of the Northeast Peter Hick examines several backcountry recreation incidents—some fatal, and some near fatal—that have occurred recently in the Northeast. Desperate Steps is a collection of stories designed to help outdoorspeople examine their own wilderness perspectives and prepare more thoroughly for backcountry travel.

1 & 7 P.M.

SATURDAY

MIKE LIBECKI

From Antarctica and Beyond: Expeditions and First Ascents Around the World An adventure climber turned worldwide explorer with more than 50 expeditions to his name, Mike Libecki searches out the last truly wild places on the planet. Often done solo, his excursions to the remote edges of the world combine occasional danger with an unexpected bit of whimsy. PRESENTED BY: He was nominated for the 2013 National Geographic Adventurer of the Year.

2ND ANNUAL

BOY & GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA

SCOUT-O-RAMA

SATURDAY, MAY 14 | 9 A.M.-4 P.M. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND—YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A SCOUT TO JOIN THE FUN!

· Meet scouts from all over Maine · Learn new outdoor skills · Test out the latest gear from L.L.Bean

JOIN THE SCOUTS FOR AWESOME ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING: · Scouting History Museum · Order of the Arrow Encampment

· Rain Gutter Regatta

· Pinewood Derby

· Slacklining with L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Schools

· Climbing Wall by Evo Rock and Fitness · Fire Safety Trailer

REGISTER AT LLBEAN.COM/FREEPORT TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT OUR CLINICS AND LECTURES.

· Bike Safety Course · Dutch Oven Cooking Demo CO-SPONSORED BY: MAINE

· Boy Scout Portage Races · Scavenger Hunt

FREEPORT/POWNAL TROOP 45

All activities are free unless otherwise noted.

EXPERT ADVICE &

100% GUARANTEED GEAR. Camping, hiking, backpacking—we’ve got the gear to get you outside. And we’ll show you how to use it.

ULTRALIGHT SLEEPING BAG

NEW MICROLIGHT TENT

NEW L.L.BEAN AT 40 DAY PACK

CRESTA HIKING BOOTS