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Here at The Benchmark, one of our continued resolutions this 2009 is to make sure that everything we have on the website is in stock. However, our warehouse is also our store, so sometimes things are purchased before the website updates.
As such, here are some tips to help speed your order through the system:

Highpointer Highlights:
Reaching the 50 Highpoints in all 50
Join us at The Benchmark March 5th at 8:00pm for a presentation on Highpointing by active hiking enthusiast Bill Deitzer.
The talk will center on Bill Deitzer’s experiences while reaching 45 of the 50 State Highpoints.
Find out why the over 3,000 members of the Highpointer Club are addicted to Highpointing. Bill has lead hikes for the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati State and Queen City Fitness Center to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Thursday, March 5, 2009 at 8:00 pm at The Benchmark.
Check out the Highpointers Website.

Rivers Unlimited Cleanup
Saturday, May 9, 2009: Rivers Unlimited Cleanup! on the Great Miami River.
More Details to follow!

Save the date: May 2nd, 2009
The Banff Mountain Film Festival is once again coming to
Check back soon for more details or view the trailer here, compliments
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If you purchased or received a gift from The Benchmark this holiday season and would like to return or exchange it, please note the following tips for a speedy swap-out.

Stop in and ask for a NOLS graduate! Bring your gear list and we will help get you outfitted!
Go to the NOLS website.
At over 36 years old, Wilderness Ventures is the oldest and most experienced adventure travel program for young people. The group's life-altering experiences in some of the world's most magnificent outdoor settings, are crafted for both beginning and experienced young adults. If you are looking for fun, and adventure in a non-competitive, supportive small group setting, look no further. Venture's Domestic, Advanced, International and Community Service programs offer unparalleled, educational opportunities. Go to the Wilderness Venture Website.
Get all your Wilderness Venture Gear at the Wilderness Venture Store.