Overview:

Learn to plan and carry out a backpacking trip into the remote wilderness.  Students will examine the choice of sites available to backpackers, e.g., National and Provincial Parks, Crown Lands, Provinical/National/State/Club Trail Systems etc.

Purpose:

To acquire lightweight camping and backpacking skills.

Topics:

• trip planning and logistics
• camping gear selection
• proper footwear and clothing considerations
• menus and water supply, and,
• sample trip routes. 

Duration:

• 4 or 5 evening sessions, plus,
• one weekend outing.

Misc:

The objective of the course is to oversee the group through the implementation of a wilderness backpacking trip.