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Sat, Jun 25
|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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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            Â
- Kitchen, Water Filtration, First Aid & Safety
- Personal gear            Â
- 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
$45.00BOTH classes
$90.00BOTH 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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