RSVP today! RefugeFest Kickoff Edition! The countdown to the Refuge Outdoor Festival is on. Refuge Day Prep Edition is designed to support people at all levels of outdoor engagement to prepare for their adventures including our upcoming event Refuge Fest (August 16- 18 @ Tolt MacDonald Park - Carnation, WA).
No matter if you are new to the outdoors or an expert our festival and outdoor-focused prep event is for everyone.
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1:00- 6:00PM Resource Market
Learn about sleeping bag fittings & caring for down w/ Feathered Friends
Connect with Washington Trails Association on local hiking and trail projects
Work with REI reps to have your own outdoor shopping experience
Learn about Community Van from The Wilderness Society and their Public Lands curriculum
Connect with Bike Works and hear about their youth and adult programs.
Stop by & connect with The Trust For Public Land.
Move your body to the sounds of our guest DJ
Chat with the Refuge Fest team about and get all your Q&A answered
And don't forget to grab a s'more at the fire pit
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1 :00- 6:00 PM REI Experiences
Scale the Pinnacle Climbing Wall
Standing 65 feet tall, the REI Rock Climbing Pinnacle has been an iconic feature of the Seattle landscape. Pinnacle climbers are treated to spectacular views of the Seattle skyline as well as peek-a-boo view of the surrounding mountains on a clear day. Sign up onsite. Learn more.
Personal Outfitting
Don't miss out on your chance to dive in deep with an expert. One of REI’s knowledgeable and passionate employees will set you up with what you need for Refuge Fest or your other outdoor activity during a 1-on-1 session. S ign up here, please include that you are attending the Refuge Prep event in your registration. REI will provide your confirmation.
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Sponsored by: Feathered Friends, Washington Trails Association, Mountain To Sound Greenway Trust, REI Co-op, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Trust for Public Land, The Nature Conservancy, Friends of Waterfront Seattle, US Forest Service, Washington State Parks Foundation, Conservation Northwest, National Parks Conservation Association, Bike Works, Birds Connect Seattle, The Wilderness Society
