Learn To Backpack with Tahoe Rim Trail July 10 and 11
Posted on June 26, 2010
Filed Under Mountaineering
If you’ve wanted to try backpacking, but weren’t quite sure how to get started check out the Tahoe Rim Trail Backpacking 101 class on July 10 and 11, 2010. Led by seasoned guides and Snowcamping 101 instructors, Wayne McClelland and Jordan Summers, this class will go over all the basics of backpacking from how to pack to choosing a campsite and cooking your meals.
Wayne and Jordan will guide participants to Gray Lake on a five mile hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. You must be able to hike 5+ miles per day at elevation with a 20-30lb backpack. Participants must provide all their own gear, food and clothing.
Backpacking 101 is designed to equip you with the confidence to plan a safe backpacking trip. This course will start in the classroom, but then you actually get to practice the skills you just learned in an overnight experience. Specifically, your guides / instructors will cover: trip planning; packing; basic orientation skills; bear awareness; campsite selection and set-up; cooking hints and demonstrations; principals of Leave No Trace.
Dates: July 10-11, 2010
Cost: Suggested $60 donation
For more information, and for prerequisites for this course, please call the TRTA office at (775) 298-0238 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org.
