Backpacking 101

Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 06/20/2018 - 1:30pm
Event Date: 
June 30, 2018 - 8:00am
Take it to the next level and learn to backpack

This overnight backpacking 101 course is designed for backcountry enthusiasts eager to learn how to upgrade their wilderness experience by learning how to backpack. Join us for this weekend experience to learn all kinds of backpacking tips and tricks, including dressing for success in the backcountry, how to pack a backpack, choosing gear, navigation, Leave No Trace wilderness ethics, campsite selection, backcountry cooking, and bear safety. After a morning classroom session, we will take our learning out to the field by hiking 4-6 miles to our evening destination to continue hands-on learning and make some genuine backcountry friends. You will leave this course ready to tackle your future backpacking trips competently and confidently.

Follow this link for more information and to register! https://tahoerimtrail.org/event/backpacking-101-2018/

Location

Stateline, NV
United States
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