Intro to Backpacking Practice Camp - Irish Cabin Property

3-8 pm at the Irish Cabin Property near Carbon River Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park. No parking pass needed. Directions to the property will be sent in a pre-trip email. Plan to spend 5 hours outside.

Alternate location may be substituted if the Carbon River Entrance to Mt. Rainier National Park is not opened by the time of this activity. Practice camp at alternate location may not involve an overnight.

This practice camp will provide students with an idea of what it will be like preparing for their first backpacking trip and how they can fine tune their gear selections for a more comfortable experience. We will spend the afternoon and evening practicing our backpacking skills which will include:

• Carrying a weighted backpack on a day hike
• Pack adjustment
• Packing techniques
• Setting up camp
• Filtering water
• Cooking dinner with your camp kitchen

 Some leaders will be camping on the property to allow students the option to test their backpacking gear on an overnight before going on a real trip.

Note: the next day, April 17 will be Easter Sunday.