Rossman

Hello all. My name is Scott and I have recently moved to Central Oregon (Redmond) with my young family. I would really like to learn outdoors/wilderness skills so that I can go on long backpack trips etc when my boys are older. I am atheletic, but have very few skills at all in this arena. I don't even know where to start. Is anyone aware of a good group of mountaineers or hikers that teach newbies the skills needed? Thanks!