Anchorage Daily News

FILM

Worldwide ski adventure movie

WHEN: 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday

WHERE: Wendy Williamson Auditorium, UAA, 3211 Providence Drive

DETAILS: Film documents a worldwide ski adventures in Argentina, Canada, Austria, Alaska, Japan, Italy, France, Utah and California.

COST: $7-$10

CONTACT: 440-9112 www.toughguy productions.com

Thrilling ski move 'The Pact'

WHEN: 7 and 9 p.m. Friday

WHERE: Wendy Williamson Auditiorium at UAA

DETAILS: Alaska locations are part of "The Pact," a ski movie from the production company Powderwhores. It's a fund-raiser for Friends of the Chugach National Forest Avalanche Information Center.

COST: $7-$10

CONTACT: 440-9112; www.powderwhore.com/tour.shtml

FISHING

Buskin silver limit increased

WHEN: Through end of season

WHERE: Buskin River on Kodiak Island

DETAILS: A strong return of more than 6,000 silvers has allowed biologists with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game to increase the daily bag limit to five per day, five in possession.

CONTACT: Len Schwarz, Kodiak Area Management Biologist, 1-907-486-1880.

FLORA AND FAUNA

Enter the world of lichens

WHEN: 2 p.m. today

WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center

DETAILS: Lilly Goodman will introduce the world of lichens that grow on rocks and trees. Program includes a walk of a mile or less.

COST: Free, $5 parking

CONTACT: 694-2108; www.ernc.org

HIKING/BACKPACKING

Weekly Anchorage hikes

WHEN: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Thursday

WHERE: Kincaid Park Chalet on Monday for Mize Loop cleanup; Basher trail head for Wolverine Bowl trail hike on Thursday

DETAILS: Alaska Outdoors weekly hikes. Monday hike an easier trail, suitable for kids. Thursday is a mountain trail.

COST: $1

CONTACT: 770-0440, www.alaska-outdoors.org

Nordic walking introduction

WHEN: 6:15 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Oct. 13

WHERE: Bittner House on Campbell Creek Trail Monday, Klatt Elementary Wednesday, Springhill Elementary Oct. 13

DETAILS: Nordic Walking poles add stability and balance while you get joint-saving low-impact and outdoor exercise. This easy class focuses on equipment, techniques for personal or group nordic walking; and runs concurrently with bi-weekly nordic walking workouts. Some poles are loaned in class. Ages 12 and up.

COST: $25 per session

CONTACT: Ronn Randall, 343-4260

Practice nordic walking

WHEN: 6:15-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays, 6:15-8:15 p.m. Thursdays

WHERE: Anchorage bowl, 6th and I Street

DETAILS: Enjoy mid-week, low-impact workouts with others over moderate and longer courses with varied terrain,

COST: $5/day or pre-paid with pass or punch card

CONTACT: 343-4260

KIDS

Knee-high naturalist

WHEN: Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m.

WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center, end of Eagle River Rd.

DETAILS: Five-week program is for kids ages 3-5. Register by phone and choose Thursdays or Fridays through Oct.

COST: $30

CONTACT: 694-2108 www.ernc.org

MEETINGS

Seward Fish & Game advisory group

WHEN: 7 p.m. Oct. 23

WHERE: Seward City Council chambers in City Hall

DETAILS: Advisory committee agenda will include submitting game proposals and a review of fish proposals.

COST: Free

CONTACT: Jim McCracken at 224-3701

ORIENTEERING

Leslie & Jill's Politico orienteering

WHEN: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday

WHERE: APU Mosley Center

DETAILS: Score O format in the dark, with a political twist. Bring headlamp.

COST: $5 members, $6 nonmembers

CONTACT: Leslie 346-8369 or Jill 346-2294 www.oalaska.org

PHOTOGRAPHY

Digital photography outdoors

WHEN: 1-3 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Eagle River Nature Center

DETAILS: Photojournalist Roy Corral presents a program on digital photography equipment and shooting in Alaska's rugged outdoors. The first half of the workshop is indoors, the second half outdoors. Limited to 20 people age 16 and older

CONTACT: 694-2108 www.ernc.org

SHOOTING

Brian Hill Memorial shoot

WHEN: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. today

WHERE: Rabbit Creek Shooting Park

DETAILS: The Hunter Information and Training Program; National Wild Turkey Federation, Tundra Toms chapter; and Outdoor Heritage Foundation sponsors the Brian Hill Memorial Shoot, with 50 birds (two rounds of five-stand shooting), and five-person squads available. Prizes are awarded to the top man and woman, senior boy and girl, and junior boy and girl.

COST: $50 per entry, lunch provided

CONTACT: 748-3358 or 267-2241 to register

SPEEDSKATING

Learn to speedskate

WHEN: 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, 8:45 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: Harry McDonald Ice Arena

DETAILS: Alaska Speedskating Club offers lessons. First session is free.

COST: $15

CONTACT: 345-6888

TRIATHLON

Train for a triathlon

WHEN: 10:45 a.m. Saturday through Dec. 6

WHERE: Body Transformations, 1205 Josselin Lane

DETAILS: Train for Palmer's Colony Christmas Triathlon Dec. 14, which includes a 10-K bike, 5-K run and 500-yard swim. Personal trainers/triathletes Carla Goldberg and Cathy Endes provide training plans and lead group training sessions. RSVP.

COST: $110

CONTACT: 355-1837; www.CarlasBody Transformations.com

WINTER GEAR

UAA outdoor gear swap

WHEN: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

WHERE: UAA Student Union Cafe, 2921 Spirit Way

DETAILS: Buy, sell or trade new or used gear. Free parking, admission and booth space. Consignment available. Expect tents, skis, snowboards and more. No firearms, household items or motorized gear.

COST: Free

CONTACT: 786-1204 or ayinfo@uaa.alaska.edu

WRITING

Sherwonit talks about new book

WHEN: 5:15-7 p.m. Tuesday

WHERE: University of Alaska Anchorage Campus Bookstore, 2901 Spirit Way

DETAILS: Alaska nature writer Bill Sherwonit reads from his new book "Living With Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey," and discusses how we get to better know the place where we live.

COST: Free

CONTACT: 786-4782

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Compiled by reporters Mike Campbell and Heather Goodwin. Deadline for submission is 9 a.m. Monday. E-mail items to outdoors@adn.com, fax to 258-2157 or mail to Anchorage Daily News, P.O. Box 149001, Anchorage 99514-9001.

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