Backpacking Fundamentals On The New England Trail
Schedule
Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 01:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Peak Mountain | East Granby, CT
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Backpack along the New England Trail, one of 11 National Scenic Trails in the US, while you learn and practice new skills, test out gear and enjoy some of the best views in the area. This 12.1 mile out-and-back trip will include highlights such as T-ville Gorge, Farmington River, old ruins and Peak Mountain.This trip is open to all though you will most likely find it suitable if you are:
- First-time backpacker with some day-hiking, car-camping experience and are interested in learning to go on more overnight or multi-day trips
- Beginner backpacker who wants to improve know-how
- Intermediate backpacker who wants to improve skills and modernize gear
- Advanced backpacker looking for a refresher or a new adventure
Other considerations to make:
- You should be willing and able to hike up to 7 miles per day over varying terrain with an increase in intensity at times
- You should be comfortable hiking all day wearing a 20+ lb pack
- You should be willing to hike off-trail to learn and practice your navigation skills
Group size is 5. RSVP is required. Registration closes on March 28, 2025. Waiver/Assumption of Risk documents are required before participation and can be signed electronically or in person the day of this trip. This event will be held rain or shine.
If you have any questions or you would like to register for this trip, please don't hesitate to contact: Mat, [email protected]
What's Included:
- 5 Star backpacking guiding and instruction
- Group gear rental including headlamps, cookset, fuel, first-aid supplies, gear repair kit, bear bag, etc.
- National Forest permit and/or campsite permit (reservations)
- Breakfasts, dinners and 2 snacks
- Free product
- Demo gear rental for each hiker including shelter (tent, hammock system or tarp/bivy), stove, sleeping bag, sleeping pad and water treatment
What's Not Included:
- Transportation
- Park entry fee (if required)
- Personal gear and supplies
- Additional snacks and food
What Will You Learn:
- Trip planning
- Gear selection
- On-trail & Off-trail navigation
- Basic Map-reading
- Operation of compass
- Layering and clothing
- Foot care & footwear
- Food planning & nutrition
- Hydration
- Water quality assessment & treatment
- Campsite selection
- Shelter setups
- Stove operation
- Bear bag hanging
- Leave No Trace Principles
- How to pack a backpack
- Wildlife precautions and encounters
To learn more about this backpacking trip and to register, click on the button for this event listing or refer to the link provided here: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/backpacking-fundamentals-skills-on-the-new-england-trail-3-1
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Where is it happening?
Peak Mountain, East Granby, Connecticut, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
