Backpack 101: Fundamentals of Backpacking - John Rock/Cat Gap Loop

Name: Backpack 101: Fundamentals of Backpacking - John Rock/Cat Gap Loop
Start: 2025-04-05T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-06T16:00:00-04:00
Location: Pisgah National Forest

Schedule

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Pisgah National Forest | Brevard, NC

Backpack 101: Fundamentals of Backpacking
Location: John Rock and Cat Gap Loop - Pisgah National Forest
2 Day/1 Night Course
Join an experienced guide for an overnight backcountry camping trip focused on covering the basics of backpacking. Skills include:
-How to pack a backpack
-Choosing a campsite
-Setting up your tent
-Water filtration and purification
-Backcountry cooking
-Plant and wildlife safety and more!
Hike Details:
-Total Mileage: 5.4
-Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
-Elevation Gain: 1,350ft
-Hike Start/Finish: John Rock/Cat Gap Loop Trailhead, Fish Hatchery Parking Area
All EQUIPMENT and MEALS* provided!
-Backpack - Tent - Sleeping Bag - Sleeping Pad - Bear Canister - Cook Kit - Water Filtration - Trekking Poles - First Aid-
Trip Cost covers all equipment, meals, beverages, your Guide for 2 days and 1 night, and 1hr pre-trip video chat with your group.
$500 per person
2 backpacker minimum, 4 backpacker maximum
*Meals are standard backpacking style dehydrated meals. Items are chosen to be easy to prepare while filling and replenishing. Most dietary preferences and restrictions can be honored when creating our meal planning.
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