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Backpacking 101

  • Catawba River Access Office Picnic Shelter 2785 North Carolina 126 Nebo, NC, 28761 United States (map)

Backpacking 101

Things we’ll cover:

  • Things to remember when planning a trip

  • Gear rundown - what you need, pros/cons, climate-specific

  • Food/nutrition

  • Where and how to set up camp

  • Ways to practice Leave No Trace

What you need to bring:

  • If you currently have backpacking gear, bring it! We’ll provide a shakedown to see where you might want to consider lighter or more efficient options

  • Pen/paper - we will have booklets with most notes, but you may want to take notes on specific brands, gear, ect.

  • Layers - stay warm

  • Water, lunch, snacks

Transparency
The money collected from this course goes to the cost of our permits to continue to operate these classes, reserved space, and supplies used for this class. Instructors, medical backup, and assistants are volunteers.

Cancellation
We can issue a refund up to the day before the class, February 5. We cannot issue a refund for day of cancellations and no show participants. Please allow 3-5 days for the refund to process.

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March 13

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