Bikepacking Course
Basic Bikepacking Course
Combine your backpacking and off-pavement cycling skills to experience the joy of travelling off-the beaten path on all types of terrain. Go further than on foot on singletracks trails, gravel and remote logging roads carrying all your essential gear! In this course you will learn how to pack and carry overnight gear on your bike and how to perform common field maintenance tasks.
- Info
- COVID-19: Learn about our most up-to-date guidance for participants and leaders on our COVID-19 Response page. All participants and leaders must agree to the COVID-19 Code of Conduct before participating in this Mountaineers course.
Contacts
- Mon, Sep 19, 2022 - Wed, Nov 9, 2022
- Committee: Seattle Bikepacking Committee
- Members: $100.00 Guests: $125.00
- Availability: 4 (20 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This course provides a solid foundation in Bikepacking. Topics covered are personal clothing, personal and group gear, loading and carrying gear, trip planning and preparation, camp setup and bike field maintenance.
Course Prerequisites include:
- Students must own a mountain bike or gravel bike, or have the capability to rent or borrow a bike capable of riding over an extended period of time/miles, pruimarily off - pavement, on gravel and /or singletrack trails.
- Students must have overnight backcountry camping experience.
- Students must be capable of riding up to 20 miles in a given day, trip and terrain dependent.
Successful completion will allow the student to participate in Bikepacking outings.
This course will be conducted in accordance with current Mountaineers COVID-19 protocols.
Lecture 1: Bikes, Gear, Clothing and Packs -Monday September 19th 2022 6:00-8:00 PM. This lecture is planned to be at the Seattle program center.
Lecture 2: Bike Field Maintenance Monday October 3rd, 2022 6:00-8:000 PM. This workshop is currently planned to be at the Seattle program center.
Lecture 3: Trip Planning and Logistics Monday October 17th, 2022 6:00-8:00 PM. This lecture is planned to be at the Seattle program center.
Check Ride:(Full Gear): TBD Evening, Location: TBD
Field Trip: October 22-23, 2022 Deschutes River or similar location in Eastern Washington.
Graduation Requirements:
- Attend each of the three lectures,
- Attend the Mountaineers Bikepacking field trip
Badges you will earn:
Bikepacking Course
| Course Activity | Date | Availability | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIKEPACKING LECTURE #1 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Sep 19, 2022
Registration closes Sep 17
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5
participants
2 instructors
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| BIKEPACKING LECTURE #2 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Oct 3, 2022
Registration closes Oct 1
|
5
participants
2 instructors
|
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| Bikepacking Field Trip | |||
| Palouse to Cascades Trail |
Sat, Oct 15, 2022
Registration opens Aug 17; Instructor registration open now
|
20
participants
6 instructors
|
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| Deschutes River State Recreation Area |
Sat, Oct 22, 2022 -
Sun, Oct 23, 2022 Registration closes Oct 20
|
5
participants
2 instructors
|
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| BIKEPACKING LECTURE #3 | |||
| Seattle Program Center |
Mon, Oct 17, 2022
Registration closes Oct 15
|
5
participants
2 instructors
|
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- Mountain Bike or Gravel Bike
- Helmet, eye protection glasses and gloves
- Bikepacking Bags
- Optional Daypack
- Ten Essentials
- Overnight Backcountry/Backpacking Gear
- Appropriate Clothing
- Bike Maintenance Tools
There are no materials for this course.