Backpacking Classes & Skills Courses
pack Shakedowns - $45
In this course you will learn the essentials for what goes into your pack so you aren’t over packing and carrying items you won’t need or use on your trip. This course is perfect for those about to set out on their first thru-hike or for those that want to lighten their pack.
Availability
Monday – Saturday
Morning, Afternoon or Evening
Location
This course is held outside at a park. If the weather prevents it from being held outside the course will be moved to a later date.
Backpacking Skills - $100
This course provides you with the necessary tools and skills you can use on all your trips in the future. In this course you will learn about water filtration, how to start a fire in all climate types, how to navigate in the backcountry with a map and compass, how to setup and tear down your camp in an efficient amount of time, you will learn about trail etiquette and LNT principles.
You will learn:
How to read a map and use a compass
How to plan your route
Choosing the gear for your trip and how to pack it efficiently
How to navigate off trail
Using the gear you have properly and efficiently
LNT Principles
AND MORE!!
Availability
Monday – Saturday
Morning, Afternoon or Evening
Location
This course is held outside at a park. If the weather prevents it from being held outside the course will be moved to a later date.
meal prep & trail cooking - $120
Whether you are out for a short day hike or you are out for a thru-hike you will need to fuel up with some nutritious food that packs all the essentials your body needs. In this course you will learn how to choose what kind of snacks and food to take with you on your next adventure. We will teach you how to prep and how to cook amazing meals that you will be able to recreate on any of your adventures.
You will learn:
Meal planning
Prepping meals for trips
How to cook in the backcountry
