Backpacking 101

Schedule

Fri Oct 15 2021 at 05:00 pm to Sun Oct 17 2021 at 11:00 am

Location

Pinhoti Outdoor Center | Sylacauga, AL

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The Alabama Hiking Club, The Alabama Outdoor Adventurers, and the Pinhoti Outdoor Center are teaming up again for Backpacking 101!
About this Event

Mark your calendars for two amazing weekends....October 15-17th, workshop style training, and October 30th and 31st for your group led hike.

Backpacking 101 is designed for new hikers ready to jump on the trail, but not quite sure where to start.

Weekend one (October 15-17th); this fun filled weekend, You will learn all the basics of backpacking including: gear options, fire building, first aid, camp cooking, basic orienteering, Leave No Trace, Hostel/shuttle ettiquete, a campfire Q&A (challenge us!) and so much more.

Weekend two (October 30th-31st) You will have the opportunity to team up with a group to complete an overnight backpacking trip that you all will plan yourselves. (don't worry, we won't leave you out there unsupervised, one or more of our team members will be right there with you, but you all are in charge!).

This class is designed for those over 16 years old.

Don't wait to sign up, the spots will go quickly!

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Where is it happening?

Pinhoti Outdoor Center, 49951 HWY 280, Sylacauga, United States

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Tickets

USD 50.00

Pinhoti Outdoor Center

Host or Publisher Pinhoti Outdoor Center

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