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Basic Backpacking Field Trip

Field trip: Basic Backpacking

Basic Backpacking Field Trip - Ross Dam & Big Beaver Creek

Overnight field trip for the Basic Backpacking Course. This is the last scheduled activity for the course.

Contacts

Kendall Walker
Kendall Walker
Primary Leader
  • Easy
  • Easy
  • Mileage: 16.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 800 ft
  • 9 (9 capacity)
  • FULL (1 capacity)
  • Thu, Apr 16, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Thu, Jun 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
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About Basic Backpacking Field Trips

The Basic Backpacking Field Trip is the final scheduled activity of the Basic Backpacking Course.  For most students it will be their first overnight trip in the backcountry.  Basic Backpacking Field Trips are usually single-night trips along Easy or Moderate routes that do not present any unusual technical challenges.   

Meet at Ross Dam trailhead at 10am. No pass needed. Will discuss carpool options closer to trip date.

Route/Place

Ross Dam & Big Beaver Creek

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

See course lectures and handouts.

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