Backpacking

This Zoom session covers choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. This session is the first of two offerings for Shelters & Sleep Systems. The class will be repeated on Monday, May 12. You need only attend each class once. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series of six classes is open to all …

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This Zoom session covers several aspects of staying safe while in the backcountry:  permitting, navigation, finding campsites, environmental factors, wildlife, and general safety. This session is the second of two offerings for Backcountry Skills. If you attended the first session on Thursday, April 3, you do not need to tune in again. The Beginner Backpacking …

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This session covers a general overview of backpacking, including trip planning, Leave No Trace, water treatment, hygiene, types of gear to bring/leave home and food storage. This session is the second of two offerings for Intro to Backpacking. If you attended the first session on Wednesday, April 2, you do not need to tune in …

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This Zoom session covers how to find a backpack of the proper size and fit and helpful hints to make your backpacking adventures more enjoyable. We will also talk about other important hiking gear, including hiking boots and trekking poles. This session is the second of two offerings for Choosing & Fitting a Backpack. If …

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This Zoom session covers choosing and using backpacking tents, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags/quilts. This session is the second of two offerings for Shelters & Sleep Systems. If you attended the first session on Thursday, April 24, you do not need to tune in again. The Beginner Backpacking Education Series of six classes is open …

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This Zoom session covers planning for the food you will carry on your backpacking trip. We will share ideas about types and amounts of food, preparation options, budgeting, and meal plans. We will cover cookstove basics and things to consider in selecting a stove. We’ll also pass on a few of our favorite discoveries about …

Beginner Backpacking Education Series: Cooking / Stoves / Nutrition — VirtualView trip details »

This Zoom session covers planning your clothing, so you’ll be ready for anything nature throws at you—heat, cold, rain, and bugs.  Learn which fabrics work best, how much to pack, how to layer, and how to NOT spend a fortune. This session is the second of two offerings for Clothing. If you attended the first …

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