Beginner Backcountry Preparedness Course Free Session
Schedule
Thu, 16 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
105 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A, Canada | Victoria, BC
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Come learn how to make a proper trip plan (what the heck is that?) and what to do with it. This is THE most important lesson about going anywhere in the backcountry for any amount of time.This is the first course of our 8 part series coming up this year, and it will also serve as our info session for the rest of the course.
WHAT? 🏕️
An 8 course series, bi-weekly in early 2025, Thursday evenings to learn all about backcountry camping.
From gear (which we will also touch base on day 1, including backpack fitting, sleeping system, footwear, water filtration systems and navigation (this one will be fun)... We will cover everything you need to know to head outside, for any length of overnighter, in the backcountry.
We will also have a group camping weekend to graduate/celebrate the completion of the course 🥳
WHO (is it for)? 🥾
If you want to start camping outside and don't know where to start or have done it a few times but feels like it should be more enjoyable with more knowledge or if you are uncomfortable going out on your own and want to make friends who are on the same boat, this is for you.
We will cover all the basics, so this is aimed at beginners with zero to little experience.
WHO (is giving the class)? 👩🏻‍🏫
Hi! My name is Noémie and I will be hosting these classes. It all started in 2012 when my college offered Backcountry Hiking as a PE option. Count me in. I have been hiking, camping, and rock climbing for all the years since but I have also been an outdoor guide along the way. I own Island Trails Ecotours, where we guide people from all over the world on Vancouver Island Adventures while providing ecosystem-based knowledge to educate visitors. I am also a member of a local Search and Rescue Group and so I spend probably 80% of my time outdoors.
WHY? 🤷🏻‍♀️
I wanted to offer these classes because, especially in this age of online shopping, it is hard to know what's what and I thought this might create a little community where we can exchange knowledge and learn together.
HOW MUCH? đź’¸
The Info Session will be free of charge for anyone curious about the classes. There will be some snacks (you know there will be GORP and trail mix) and refreshments and we will make time to answer all the questions you may have before registering.
The full program will be $350 per person, with an optional Remote 1st Aid class (the price will be determined by how many people sign up)
If you register before, or at this info session, you will get 10% off the price of the course!
WHERE? 🏕️
These courses will be held in the community room at 105 Gorge Rd E, in Victoria, BC. There is plenty of parking and we will be 10 minutes away from downtown. A detailed map will be included in your reminder email.
PLEASE REGISTER WITH THE FREE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE to ensure you get all the information. This is also where you can register for the whole course with the discount.
If you are already convinced you can purchase the whole course here https://talesontrails.ca/product/backcountry-camping-workshops/ but you should still come to the info session .
please register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beginner-backcountry-prepardness-tickets-1131481725299?aff=oddtdtcreator
When registering for the event, please let us know if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
See you there! ⛺️
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Where is it happening?
105 Gorge Rd E, Victoria, BC V9A, CanadaEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
