Backpacking 101

Name: Backpacking 101
Start: 2025-03-29T09:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-03-29T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Wildwood Park Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States

Schedule

Sat Mar 29 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Wildwood Park Dr, Harrisburg, PA 17110, United States | Harrisburg, PA

Join Keystone Trails Association & Dauphin County Parks and Recreation with a one-day seminar on backpacking basics. This training is geared towards avid day hikers interested in learning about backpacking from a group of experienced backpackers.
Topics will include differences between day hiking and backpacking, clothing, footwear, gear (packs, sleeping bags, stoves, lights, stuff sacks, poles, tents), food preparation, campsite selection, potential dangers (ticks, waterborne diseases, bears, snakes), Leave No Trace and unique considerations for women with available resources (online and print). A light continental breakfast will be provided. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunch during the designated lunch break. Dress for indoor and outdoor activities.