Overview
This weekend course is for hikers and outdoor lovers who are new to camping in mountains or the wilderness. By the end, you'll know how to plan and enjoy a multi-day backpacking trip on trails and campsites.
Course Details
Max Ratio - 5:1 or 10:2 (Students:Guides)
Capacity - 10
Skills Covered
- Equipment Selection and Packing
- Land Navigation Basics with Map and Compass
- Meal Planning and Outdoor Cooking
- Water Treatment and Hydration
- Backpacking Stove Selection and Safety
- Knots and Hitches for Securing Tents and Food
- Food Storage and Caching
- Leave No Trace Principles
- Low-Impact Campsite Construction
- Outdoor Bathroom Etiquette
- And Many More Backcountry Skills
Curriculum
Backpacking Experience
Backpacking demands a myriad of skills and habits, often dismissed as trivial, which collectively pose a significant challenge to beginners.
Key Components of Backpacking
- Packing a Backpack: Proper packing, considering the terrain and movement, is crucial. The weight distribution required for a long hike on gentle switchbacks differs from that of an off-trail climb across unstable talus.
- Eating and Drinking: Even endurance athletes often misunderstand the nutritional and hydration needs of all-day backpacking.
- Walking Pace: Maintaining an efficient walking pace in mountainous terrain can be surprisingly difficult. Learning the sustainable pace for all-day backpacking is essential.
- Boot Wear: The choice of socks, insoles, and lacing patterns significantly impacts hiking enjoyment.
- Clothing Selection: Efficient clothing selection is critical for backpacking success. Lightweight items, intelligently layered, provide the necessary insulation, wind, rain, and sun protection without adding excessive weight.
Our overnight backpacking course aims to introduce participants to these essential backpacking skills.
Got a question?
Just call us!
9810619083
or info@skimo.in
This course runs as a public, group outing every other weekend in the summer months. It can also be taught as a private program for you, your family, or a group of friends, with custom dates and length appropriate to your needs. Call us with any questions.