Beginners Backpacking Weekend

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Join our expert instructors for a weekend in the wilderness. You'll learn and then practice the skills you'll need for successful, comfortable backpacking trips on your own. Skills we'll teach and practice: - Backcountry Navigation - Bear bag hanging - Camp location choice - Tent set up and take down - Water filtration and purification - Tarp pitching Topic's we'll cover: -Meal planning -Daily mileage calculation -Leave no Trace - Backcountry hygiene Participants are expected to bring their own pack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and tent. You'll receive a full gear list upon registration. Gear is available for rent from us and Gear Up For Adventures. Wayfinder Outdoors will provide meals, water filtration and first aid kit.