Backcountry Backpacking Skills

Weekly schedule

About this program

Learn how to plan and execute your first backcountry backpacking trip. This course will cover options on where to go, what to pack, camping skills, nutrition, and special considerations such as managing wildlife risks. This hands-on workshop will practice various camping/backcountry skills such as tarp deployment, tent-site selection, food hanging, efficient packing, water treatment, cooking and responsible camping practices.