Years ago Mike Eastman travelled the country lecturing on western hunting. He had great turn outs filling up gyms, etc.
With the modern world learning is a premium. If we were to offer these types of events again would you come if it were close?
This is very true. If I weren't waiting on a baby that is due tomorrow and the associated basement remodel I would probably be tinkering with pack weight and have hauled the kids up the mountain for a training hike or two.
What pack has everyone settled in to?