Winter Overnight Backpacking

Winter

Description: Camping in the winter, without the crowds, can be a magical, quiet experience. The crisp, clean air, low humidity, and breathtaking vistas make winter backpacking a must for any backcountry traveler. Learn about what to bring, how to carry it, what and how to cook, how to manage water, navigation and camp skills, how to stay warm and much more in an intensive, cold-weather-focused, 2 day course. We will teach you the best ways to handle the cold to thoroughly enjoy the beauty that winter backpacking has to offer. Price includes all meals, tents, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, stoves/cooksets, park entry fees, and pre-trip information meeting. Because of the winter weather, this course is more strenuous than a typical overnight backpacking outing. We may encounter snow, ice, biting wind, or even cold rain. Part of this course is learning how to be prepared for these situations so you can safely enjoy the winter outdoors. Please do not hesitate to contact the Outdoor School or your local co-op's camping sales specialists if you have any questions regarding equipment.

Skills you'll learn:

Learn about clothing and equipment selection, pack loading, fitting, trail selection, comfortable winter travel, navigation, campsite selection, camp set up, cooking, and Leave No Trace etiquette.

Duration: 2.0 days

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Required Legal Form:
This course requires the participant to read and sign a liability release form before participating. Please see "Required Legal Form" for the session you are registering for. You will need to print, sign and bring the form to your class.