“Aim for the targets, not the satellite dishes.”

Hey ladies. Have you ever wanted to learn how to throw a tomahawk, back up a car with a trailer attached to it, or hunt with a bow? Now’s your chance with Women in the Outdoors, a day-long event at Beaver Creek, where you can learn outdoor activities in a safe environment. Created by the National Wild Turkey Federation in 1998, Women in the Outdoors began as an outreach program to encourage women to be exposed to hunting and the wilderness, said Sue Crisp, event coordinator and treasurer. “The idea is to get women away from the television and in the outdoors and enjoy it,” Crisp said. The event, which is only for girls and women ages 14 and up, includes activities such as learning how to use power tools, knowing how to prepare for camping during the winter, and archery. The day starts at 7am with registration and a breakfast. The women then break into groups according to what activity they want to participate in and rotate through four groups during the day, with a break for lunch, provided by the event. “You can meet a lot of women and have a lot of fun,” said Crisp, adding that it’s a great way for women to network with each other. Register before May 1 at  WomenInTheOutdoors.com. The event goes down whether rain or shine, so dress accordingly.