Introduction to Backpacking and Wilderness Travel

On this exciting wilderness trip, you’ll learn core backpacking skills needed for safe, fun outings. Starting at our basecamp on Friday, we’ll meet to go over a pre-trip review before hitting the trail to a remote site. Once there, we’ll cover shelter setup, water management, and bear-safe food storage. Saturday includes exploratory hikes and ends with an evening campfire. We return to base-camp on Sunday afternoon. Bring your own food and camping gear and dress for outdoor living and moderate hiking (7-8 miles at about 8,000 ft elevation). It’s a wonderful way to enjoy fresh mountain air while gaining backcountry confidence. A backpacking equipment list will be provided.