Conquering the Camino: Learn How To Plan Your Camino de Santiago Adventure
Schedule
Thu Feb 19 2026 at 05:30 pm to 06:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Pensacola Library, 239 N Spring St, Pensacola, FL 32502 | Pensacola, FL
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Presented By: The Western Gate Chapter of the Florida Trail Association. This program is free and open to the public. Bring a friend.Program: Conquering the Camino: Learn How To Plan Your Camino de Santiago Adventure
Presenter: Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp
Description: Have you thought about a trek on the Camino de Santiago, but aren't sure where to start? This program will give you the knowledge and confidence to plan your own Camino adventure in Spain.
This program will cover a variety of topics, such as history, the various routes, how to prepare, what to bring, lodging options, travel logistics, cultural differences, insights, and more about walking "The Way of Saint James." The French Way and the Portuguese Way, which account for 90% of all pilgrim journeys, will be emphasized.
Learn why the Camino de Santiago, a thousand-year-old footpath, is often called a journey for the body, mind, and soul.
Bio: Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp, a Western Gate chapter member and snowbird from Dayton, Ohio, has completed three Camino de Santiago pilgrimages. He's walked the French Way and the Portuguese Way twice.
Andy has been a wilderness adventurer for more than 30 years. This IT professional, turned long-distance hiker has logged over 20,000 miles of backpacking from the East Coast to the West Coast and from Minnesota to Florida including five end-to-end hikes on the Appalachian Trail and 2,000 miles on the Florida Trail.
Back home, Captain Blue is the founder and organizer of Dayton Hikers, a Meetup group with 9,000+ members. He is the Chief Adventure Officer of Outdoor Adventure Connection, a backcountry guide service based.
While snowbirding in Pensacola, Andy supports the FTA by leading hikes and volunteering for trail maintenance outings.
Required Disclaimer: This event is not sponsored or endorsed by the West Florida Public Libraries or Escambia County.
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