I had forgotten about the traildex (don't know how I did). With regards to the compass/ map work, does anyone know a place other than REI that offers classes on it? I would go to REI's but they seem to always fall on days I work. Thanks again guys, I can't wait to get back into hiking/ climbing...

Hey guys and gals, I recently have decided to get back into shape ( a desk job put me out of shape) and have been wanting to get back into hiking. I am and was a beginner when I was hiking, but I have set a goal for myself to hike and summit Mt. Rainier and Mt. McKinely at some point in the next cou...