Backpacking Course
Introduction to Backpacking
Hands on course for new backpackers that includes two lectures, a gear practice/review session and two overnight backpacking trips.
- Mon, Apr 6, 2020 - Wed, Sep 30, 2020
- Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $100.00 Guests: $120.00
- Availability: 30 (30 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
*AS A RESULT OF THE SUSPENSION OF ALL COURSES/ACTIVITIES/EVENTS UNTIL 4/24/20, WE WILL BE CANCELING THIS COURSE. CURRENT PARTICIPANTS MAY RECEIVE A FULL REFUND, OR DONATE THEIR COURSE FEE. PLEASE SEE THE COVID-19 RESPONSE PAGE FOR MORE INFORMATION*
If you are new to backpacking or perhaps a returning backpacker who has not been out for some time, this course will prepare you to safely and confidently enjoy overnight or multiple day routes. Experienced leaders will provide instruction and coaching on:
- Basics of trip planning and route selection
- Gear -how to select without going broke, and how to use it
- Nutrition and Fitness
- Leave No Trace wilderness ethics
- and much more
Requirements to complete the course include:
- Attend both lectures and the gear practice / review session
- Take two qualifying overnight backpacking trips
- Earn the Low Impact Recreation Badge by viewing the online video
- Earn the Stewardship Badge by completing one stewardship activity
Backpacking Trips associated with this course will open for registration after the first lecture.
Badges you will earn:
Backpacking Course
Basic Backpacking Skills
This course has no scheduled activities.
Stewardship Credit
Low Impact Recreation
There are no equipment requirements for the lectures, but there will be for the Field Trip. Equipment requirements will be covered in detail at Lecture 1 giving ample time to prepare.
| Name/Description |
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| 2024 Intro to BP Lecture 1.pdf |
| 2024 Intro to BP Lecture 2.pdf |
| 2024_Intro to Backpacking Resources.pdf |
| 2024_intro to bp_welcome zoom meeting.pdf |
| Flying with Backpacking Gear.pdf |
| Graduation Application_2024.pdf |
| How to Sign Up for Field Trips.pdf |
| How to View Field Trips in Four Easy Steps.pdf |
| Introduction to Backpacking Manual 2017 Manual for backpacking that includes much of the presentation material but not all; plus some additional material not covered in class |
| Mountaineers Trip Expectations Expectations for trip participants |
| Sample Food List |
| Sample Packing List |
| WA Backpacking Permits 2024.pdf |