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Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Ancient Lake

This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an easy overnight backpack with an experienced mentor.

Contacts

Paul Thomsen
Paul Thomsen
Primary Leader
  • *Varies*, Bikepacking MTB I
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 5.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 200 ft
  • 11 (11 capacity)
  • Sun, Mar 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM
  • Tue, Apr 21, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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Preference is for Paul's mentor group participants but once they've had a chance to sign up, all are other B3 students are welcome. If no B3 students sign up, this will be converted to an open backpack.

This is a midweek, so it will allow missing the crowds. The odds also increase for seeing wildlife.

We will meet late morning and be at the campsite by early afternoon (it's VERY easy). Once we're set up, an optional hike will be done around the coulee - the views are great and most people find it to be wonderful.

Details will be arranged and shared with participants. Carpooling recommended.

Route/Place

Ancient Lake

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader

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