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Category: Backpacking
The Lycian Way is a challenging 540 km (335 mile), 29-day way-marked footpath around the coast of Lycia in southern Turkey, from outside Fethiye to Antalya. The Lycian Way is rated as one of the best (most scenic) long-distance trails in the world. The trail consists mainly of Roman roads, old footpaths, and mule trails, …
Long Distance Backpacking Trip — The Lycian Way , TurkeyView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
This Zoom session will cover a general overview of backpacking. Topics include trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave home and food storage. To register for one or more educational session, send your name, email address, and phone number to [email protected] You’ll receive a reply confirming your registration. ***************************** Thanks …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: General Backpacking Skills — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming for both beginner and experienced backpackers. We will help you find a backpack the proper size and fit along with helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also cover other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. Meeting is via Zoom; link will …
Category: Backpacking
Your shelter and sleep system are your most important pieces of equipment, with many critical decisions to be made! Learn about choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days in advance. To register for one or more educational session, send your name, …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Shelters & Sleep Systems — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Plan your clothing well, and you’ll be ready for anything nature throws at you — heat, cold, rain & bugs. Learn which fabrics work best, how much to pack, how to layer, and how to NOT spend a fortune. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days in advance. To register for …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Clothing Systems — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Within the first few steps, yards, or maybe miles of your backpacking trip, food eventually will sneak into your thoughts. So let’s be ready! This workshop will start you thinking about and planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types and amounts of food, preparation options, …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Cooking / Stoves / Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
In this educational session, we will cover several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days in advance. To register for one or more educational session, send your name, email address, and phone number …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Basics — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
In this educational session, we will cover several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry: permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days in advance. (This is a repeat of the 5/3/23 session.) To register for one or more educational session, …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Backcountry Basics — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Choosing a backpack can be overwhelming for both beginner and experienced backpackers. We will help you find a backpack the proper size and fit along with helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also cover other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. Meeting is via Zoom; link will …
Category: Backpacking
Within the first few steps, yards, or maybe miles of your backpacking trip, food eventually will sneak into your thoughts. So let’s be ready! This workshop will start you thinking about and planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types and amounts of food, preparation options, …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Cooking / Stoves / Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
Your shelter and sleep system are your most important pieces of equipment, with many critical decisions to be made! Learn about choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. Meeting is via Zoom; link will be sent a few days in advance. (This is a repeat of the 4/13/23 session.) To register for …
Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Shelters & Sleep Systems — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
All of our awesome backpacking trips are coordinated by our members. Come learn what it takes to coordinate a Rovers backpacking trip. We’ll teach you the ins and outs of local and out of state trips, preparing you to post a trip to your next backpacking destination, wherever it might be. If you have a …
Backpacking Trip Coordinator Workshop — VirtualView trip details »
Category: Hiking, Backpacking, Bicycling, Camping, Paddling, Climbing
The Extravaganza is our semi-annual “welcome & check us out” trip for anybody who likes the outdoors and wants to find out more about the Minnesota Rovers. Activities, including hiking, biking, climbing, star gazing, and paddling — may be scheduled throughout the weekend. We’ll be camping in a group camp setting at William O’Brian State …
SAVE THE DATE: Spring Extravaganza — William O’Brian State Park , MNView trip details »
Category: Backpacking
The purpose of the trip is to hike the Solitude trail in the Cloud Peak Wilderness near Buffalo WY. Starting at Hunters TH we will hike the 65 mile trail counterclockwise, small elevation change early gives us time to acclimate to the altitude, 8500-10,000. We’ll keep mileage at 7 miles a day first two days, …
Trip Full Wait List OpenCategory: Backpacking
Join me for a mini-PCT experience! This section is 38 miles, with elevation ranging between 4,000 and 8,000 feet. There is a 14-mile water carry, otherwise water sources look good for this section. Bear canister is not required for this section (although we will do our part to be bear safe/LNT). A California Fire Permit …
Pacific Crest Trail, California Section L — Donner Pass – Sierra City, CAView trip details »