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Mentor Group Practice Camp

Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course

Mentor Group Practice Camp - Baldy (Yakima Canyon)

This practice camp for any B3 students will allow their group to practice packing their pack, setting up their shelter, gathering and filtering/treating water and making a meal, while also checking out their mentors' and fellow mentees' gear.

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Paul Thomsen
Paul Thomsen
Primary Leader
  • Moderate
  • Casual
  • Mileage: 6.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 2,000 ft

TBD

This extended practice camp will allow everyone to practice packing their pack, setting up their shelter, gathering and filtering/treating water and making a meal, while also checking out their mentors' and fellow mentees' gear.  Students from other mentor groups are welcome if space allows.

The hike is optional and might only be part way (we might not summit). Could be Friday evening or Saturday morning, or both, depending on timing and interest.

The point of this event is to allow those that aren't comfortable with tenting to try it while having their car nearby (about 30 feet away). Feel free to bring multiple options (such as extra pads, blankets, etc.).  If you get particularly uncomfortable, you're welcome to return to your vehicle at any time. You can even head home.

Route/Place

Baldy (Yakima Canyon)

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring your backpack loaded with all of the gear that you have rented, borrowed or bought to date, and all of your questions!

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