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Spring Canyon Park

Backpacking Basics Series + Overnight Trek

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

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Backpacking Basics Series + Overnight Trek
Backpacking Basics Series + Overnight Trek

Time & Location

Jun 25, 2022, 7:00 AM – Jun 26, 2022, 3:00 PM

Spring Canyon Park, 2626 W Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526, USA

About The Event

Session 1: Planning & Gear (Fort Collins)

  • 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! (Fort Collins)

  • 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

Optional Overnight Backpacking Trip - Jun 25 + 26th (Gunnison)

Tickets

  • ONE class

    $45.00

  • BOTH classes

    $90.00

  • BOTH Classes + Overnight Trek

    This ticket includes access to both classes and the overnight trip- I provide some gear (if needed), food, and instruction.

    $399.00

Total

$0.00

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