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Intentional Adventures

Backpacking Basics

Learn everything you need to know to go from day-hiker to multi-day trekker! 2-classroom sessions (3 hours each) and an overnight trip where we put it all to practice! Dates for classroom sessions: June 6 + June 26

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Backpacking Basics
Backpacking Basics

Time & Location

Jul 10, 2021, 7:00 AM – Jul 11, 2021, 12:00 PM

Intentional Adventures, 406 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO 80525, USA

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About The Event

Session 1: Planning & Gear

  • Choose your destination
  • Know local resources
  • Check/test all gear
  • Plan/prepare food
  • Ultralight vs Mid-Weight
  • Group gear     
    • Kitchen, Water Filtration, First Aid & Safety
  • Personal gear     
    • Pack, Sleeping bags, pads, tents, other..
  • Versatility and Function

Session 2: Food & Water + More!

  • Storage
  • Plan (Calories, Weight vs Nutrition)
  • Cooking/Kitchen Equipment
  • Water Plan
  • Filtration System
  • Staying healthy on-trail/First Aid
  • Wildlife
  • Fun & Games
  • Trail Etiquette/LNT

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