Backpacking basics

$149 Per Person

Backpacking Basics – Orienteering, Water filtration and purification methods, Logistics & Planning, Safety,  Temperature regulation, Gear selection, Emergency decision making.

About

A backpacking basics course for those  who want to prepare for hikes and multi day backpacking trips, hone your outdoor skills and learn the basics of backpacking during the three-hour Introduction to backpacking. Prepare for a safe, memorable expedition into the wild by learning logistics and planning, safety, emergency rescue training, and more.

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Trips run on select weekends and weekdays throughout the summer and fall.  If trips do not have enough people we may need to reschedule. You must be a little flexible on dates to participate in the Basics Courses.

Details

• Duration: 6+ hours

• Prep Day Times: 10am-1pm & 2pm-5pm

• Includes: Backpacking Guide, Technical Instruction, Local Area Trail Map

• Location: Boulder, Colorado

• Availability: Year round

​Group trips available only on weekends, private trips can be booked anytime.