Introduction to Backpacking - Tacoma - 2016

Backpacking Course

Introduction to Backpacking

Hands on course for new backpackers that has two class sessions plus a field trip

If you are new to backpacking or perhaps returning to backpacking after some time away, this course will prepare you to safely and confidently enjoy overnight or multiple - day routes.  Experienced leaders will instruct and coach on:

  • Basics of trip planning and route selection
  • Gear- how to select, how not to go broke, and how to use it
  • Nutrition and Fitness
  • Leave No Trace wilderness ethics
  • and much more

The two lectures are April 4 and April 18, both at 6 pm at the Tacoma Mountaineers Program Center. The Field Trip will be an overnight May 13-14, location TBD.  You must attend all 3 to complete the course.

 

Badges you will earn:

Course Requirements

This course has no scheduled activities.

Roster
Required Equipment

There is no required equipment for the lectures or to start the course.  Recommended and required equipment will be covered in Lecture 1 giving ample time to prepare for the Field Trip.