This popular course is intended for adult hikers who wish to take multi-day hiking trips. Beginners and experienced backpackers will both benefit from this thorough presentation. Course content includes the following general areas: safety and respect, leave no trace, equipment and clothing, food options, how to pack, how to walk and breathe, how to pick a campsite, hazards and survival, and how to plan trips. Modular packing methods are discussed and a method based on the 10 Essentials is used as a baseline example. The clinic Powerpoint presentation is available on the web for further review at home.
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