Backpacking Course
Introduction to Backpacking
Hands on course for new backpackers that has two class sessions plus a field trip
Contacts
- Tue, Apr 4, 2017 - Thu, Aug 31, 2017
- Committee: Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Members: $60.00 Guests: $80.00
- Availability: 19 (40 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
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
You must attend both lectures and one overnight trip of your choice (to be offered during the summer) to complete the course.
Both lectures and the one Field Trip are required to complete the course.
The two lectures are April 4 and April 18, both at 6 pm at the Tacoma Mountaineers Program Center. In addition to the lectures, one overnight or multi-night backpack plus a Stewardship Day is required in order to graduate. Preparation for the overnight trip will be integrated into lecture time; additional prep may be offered as a separate short session.
The dates and locations of the overnight trip choices will be shared at Lecture 2.
Badges you will earn:
Backpacking Course
This course has no scheduled activities.
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 |