Hiking Portland's Best Places
Description: Join a REI Outdoor School Instructor for a guided hike to one of Portland's natural gems. We'll teach you about the 10 essentials of backcountry travel and introduce you to the 7 Leave no Trace principles. In addition, we'll share a few tips to making hiking more comfortable and help you hike at your own pace. See location details for more info on the specific destination for this outing.
Skills you'll learn:
- Learn about local hiking venues
- Learn about the 10 essentials
- Learn the 7 Leave no Trace principles
- Learn tips for making hiking more comfortable
- Learn a bit of natural and cultural history
Duration: 2.5 hours
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.
HIKING PORTLAND'S BEST PLACES
- Class Details
- Gear List
Date / Time |
Meeting Location / Class Notes |
Price |
Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5/26/2013 9:00 - 11:00 AM PDT |
Hiking Portland's Best Places
|
Member:
$20.00
Non Member: $40.00 |
Spots left: 3 |
| 6/29/2013 9:00 - 11:00 AM PDT |
Hiking Portland's Best Places
|
Member:
$20.00
Non Member: $40.00 |
Spots left: 6 |
Hiking Portland's Best Places Gear List
Gear to bring to class:
(Required)
- Water Bottle
- Rain Gear - Waterproof/resistant jacket, pants and hat.
- Energy Snacks
- Sun Protection - Lip balm, sunscreen, wide-brim hats, etc.
- Hiking Boots
(Optional)
- Synthetic / wool layers - Clothing that will stay warm when wet.
- Hiking Poles - REI will provide but you are welcome to bring your own.
- Hat/ Sun protection - An item to help protect your face and neck from sunburn.
- Hydration Compatible Day Pack - 1000-2000 cubic inches with 70-100 oz water bladder
- Sunglasses
Gear provided by REI:
MSR Camping Gear
Snow Peak
National Geographic