Introduction to Backpacking Course Register

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Sat, Dec 2, 2023; 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM  (Local Time)

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Introduction to Backpacking Course

Saturday, Dec 2: Introduction to Backpacking. New Mexico has hundreds of miles of trails waiting for you. Whether you just want to get away for a weekend of solitude with your family or solo thru-hike from Mexico to Canada, adventure is right in our backyard. Perhaps youre merely curious and not quite sure how to begin backpacking or whether its for you? This clinic is designed for those whove never shouldered a backpack as well as those who just want to learn more about how to safely hike in the backcountry. During this six-hour course we'll take you from the basics, to the essential things you need to know for an extended thru-hike. Well use both classroom and hands-on learning. Class runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch. Appropriate for children 14 and up with parent or legal guardian. Class size limited to 16 attendees.Well cover the following topics: Planning and preparing for a trip, Risk management and safety, Proper pack fit and pack loading, Essential, optional and non-essential gear, Care and uses of gear, Self-care, Leave-no-trace ethicsTrip Leader: Terry Owen, teowen@comcast.netLevel: EasyLocation: East Mountain LibrarySign up: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar

487 NM-333, Tijeras, NM 87059, USA

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35.07968700,-106.38973400 Terry Owen teowen@comcast.net MM/DD/yyyy amOUuwqNAzpGSXwtHmnd12740

Organized By: Central New Mexico Group

Location: 487 NM-333, Tijeras, NM 87059, USA

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Event Organizers:
Terry Owen
   teowen@comcast.net
   (505) 301-4349

Saturday, Dec 2: Introduction to Backpacking.
New Mexico has hundreds of miles of trails waiting for you. Whether you just want to get away for a weekend of solitude with your family or solo thru-hike from Mexico to Canada, adventure is right in our backyard. Perhaps you’re merely curious and not quite sure how to begin backpacking or whether it’s for you? This clinic is designed for those who’ve never shouldered a backpack as well as those who just want to learn more about how to safely hike in the backcountry. During this six-hour course we'll take you from the basics, to the essential things you need to know for an extended thru-hike. We’ll use both classroom and hands-on learning. Class runs from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch. Appropriate for children 14 and up with parent or legal guardian. Class size limited to 16 attendees.
We’ll cover the following topics: Planning and preparing for a trip, Risk management and safety, Proper pack fit and pack loading, Essential, optional and non-essential gear, Care and uses of gear, Self-care, Leave-no-trace ethics
Trip Leader: Terry Owen, teowen@comcast.net
Level: Easy
Location: East Mountain Library
Sign up: www.riograndesierraclub.org/calendar
 

Cost: There is no cost for this event.

Signup Instructions: Signup at the link provided.

Bring: Any backpacking gear and equipment you own plus water and snacks. Optional brown-bag lunch

Signup Restrictions: Appropriate for children 14 and up with parent or legal guardian.

Carpool: Carpooling is at participants own risk.

Note: Carpool transportation is at the sole risk of the participants.

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