Snow Camping 101 Excursion Feb 25-26 with the Tahoe Rim Trail
Posted on January 10, 2012
Filed Under Mountaineering
Join experienced Tahoe Rim Trail guides on an overnight excursion and day trip designed to share the joys of winter camping and exploration in the backcountry overlooking Lake Tahoe with an emphasis on safety, comfort, and fun on February 25 and 26, 2012 for just $35.
Snow Camping 101 will cover the preparation steps that are necessary before venturing out into the winter backcountry. You will learn important techniques and other considerations once you are out traveling and camping in the snow.
Specifically, your guides/instructors will cover: packing for snow travel; basic orientation skills; winter travel hazards; winter survival techniques; campsite selection and set-up; cooking hints and demonstrations; and principles of Leave No Trace.
Dates: February 25-26, 2012
(Weather permitting)
Cost: $35
Age: 21 and over, limited to 12 participants
For more information, and for prerequisites for this course, please call the TRTA office at (775) 298-0238 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org.
