Backpacking Course
Backpacking Basics
Develop the skills and capability to spend the night in the backcountry! This course will leave you with the knowledge and safety to visit some of the most remote and beautiful places the wilderness has to offer. Taught by a community of experienced outdoor enthusiasts, leave with confidence to join our club trips or even venture out on your own. Open to all Mountaineers Branches.
- Tue, Mar 31, 2020 - Sun, Nov 1, 2020
- Committee: Everett Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $100.00 Guests: $180.00
- Availability: 8 (8 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Hands on course for both new and returning backpackers
Topics Covered include:
- Essential Backcountry Skills
- Modern Gear Selection
- Trip Planning
- Route Selection
- Staying Found and/or Navigation Skills
- Trail Emergency Preparedness and/or Wilderness First Aid
- Nutrition
- Fitness
- Ultralight Packing
- Leave No Trace
- Stewardship
Prerequisites
- None!
- Only an aptitude for learning and the appropriate physical conditioning (Depends only on your goals...PCT or an overnight? Doesn't matter, we can help enable you to reach that goal)
Graduation requirements
- Attend all three (3) lectures
- Attend both the gear demo and gear practical field seminars
- Complete three (3) backpacking trips, one (1) of which must be a multi day trip
- Complete the "Low Impact Recreation" Seminar
- Earn a Stewardship Credit
Badges you will earn:
Backpacking Course
Course Requirements
This course has no scheduled activities.
Low Impact Recreation
Stewardship Credit
Roster
Required Equipment
Please do not purchase any gear prior to this course...
A large portion of this class will focus on what gear works for you
We will provide both guidance and resources during this class to meet your personal goals
Course Materials
There are no materials for this course.