BEMIDJI, Minn. — Bemidji State University’s Outdoor Program Center will offer a course on building climbing anchors and provide a shuttle to Bemidji’s Buena Vista Ski Area in January. The climbing anchors course will be held Monday, Jan. 26, while the free shuttle to Buena Vista will be available Friday, Jan. 30.

• Climbing anchors course
The OPC will offer climbing enthusiasts a course to teach them how to build compact, strong and simple anchor systems. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own rope and rack; otherwise, the OPC will supply the needed materials for the course.

The climbing anchors course is free, and will be held at the rock climbing wall at the Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center from 6-9 p.m.

• Buena Vista ski area shuttle
The OPC will be offering a shuttle to Bemidji’s Buena Vista Ski Area on Friday, Jan. 30. The free shuttle will depart from the Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center on the Bemidji State campus at 5 p.m. and return at 8 p.m.

For more information about the OPC, call (218) 755-2999 or visit its web site at http://www.bemidjistate.edu/students/opc.

ON THE WEB
• Buena Vista Ski Area: http://www.bvskiarea.com/

FOR YOUR CALENDAR
Jan. 26 – 6-9 p.m. – Bemidji State University Outdoor Programming Center offers a course on constructing climbing anchor systems. Cost: free. Location: Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center climbing wall, BSU campus; call to confirm times. Information: (218) 755-2999.

Jan. 30 – 5-8 p.m. – Bemidji State University Outdoor Programming Center offers a free shuttle to Bemidji’s Buena Vista Ski Area. Cost: free. Shuttle departs from Gillett Recreation and Fitness Center on the BSU campus; call to confirm times. Information: (218) 755-2999.