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Have you ever wanted to camp among the stars in a destination only accessible on foot? Curious about backpacking equipment and how to use it? Or how to travel safely in remote locations? Join us for this backpacking course where we will develop the following backpacking skills: selection of proper clothing, packing a pack, appropriate choice of backpacking foods, safe travel techniques in a group, use of camp stoves, safety concerns while cooking, knowledge and treatment of environmental hazards, and low-impact camping techniques.
This class includes a few days of on-line instruction in advance of a 3 day backpacking trip. On-line instruction will occur on June 1st and June 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM. The backpacking trip will begin on June 12th at 12:00 PM at the CSU Mountain Campus and will conclude on June 14th at 5:00 PM.