McNett is sponsoring “Ultimate Hiker” Andrew Skurka's national book tour by providing raffle prizes, outdoor gear and free giveaways at about 50 stops the adventurer and author is making in the coming two months, including many specialty outdoor stores.


During his book tour Skurka will be delivering an Ultimate Hiking Gear & Skills Clinic and his Circling Alaska & Yukon presentation.

 

“A variety of our brands including Gear Aid, M Essentials and Aquamira are featured in the book,” said David Wiggs, marketing vice president at McNett. “We figured what better way for readers to experience those products than by giving them away.”

Skurka will be offering two separate presentations during the tour. The first is the Ultimate Hiking Gear & Skills Clinic, which is packed with valuable how-to information about backpacking trips. It begins with a discussion about how to define trip objectives and how to assess the environmental and route conditions that are typically encountered on a backpacking trip, like temperatures and precipitation. Then, Skurka explains exactly what he would bring on a hypothetical multi-day trip, focusing not just on his footwear, shelter, food, and other gear and supplies, but also on critical skills like foot care, campsite selection and food protection techniques.


In the other presentation, Circling Alaska & Yukon, Skurka shares his journey of skiing, hiking and pack rafting 4,700 miles in a giant loop around Alaska and Canada’s Yukon. Packed with powerful stories and entertaining moments, complemented with stunning photos and emotional videos, Skurka reflects on the broader significance of this experience and of his other adventures, with particular attention to setting goals, stepping outside comfort zones, and seizing life’s opportunities.


For event details, locations and times please visit: http://www.andrewskurka.com/slideshows-clinics/current-schedule.


In addition, McNett will be hosting a picture contest, where contestants submit adventure pictures for a chance to win an Alpacka pack raft, an autographed copy of Skurka's new book and additional McNett products highlighted in the book.



Skurka is one of the most accomplished backpackers in the world, most known for his 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the 6,875-mile 7-month Great Western Loop, and the 7,775-mile 11-month Sea-to-Sea Route. Skurka has been named “Adventurer of the Year” by Outside and National Geographic Adventure, as well as “Person of the Year” by Backpacker. National Geographic described him as “a superman among trekkers” and “one of the best traveled and fastest hikers on the planet.” He has been featured by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Fox News Channel, National Public Radio and dozens of local media outlets.