Backpack Seminar

Backpack Seminar

When

Sun. May. 1st, 2022    
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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  • Hike Leader - Nicole Yanko, Paulette Gendron
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  • Difficulty - Moderate
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Description

This backpack seminar will be hosted at the Paul Lake Group Site on Sunday, May 1, 2022, from 2:00-4:00 pm.  The event will go rain or shine as the location has a shelter.

Join multiple club hike leaders and avid backpackers for a viewing of their backpack camp sets ups and gear.  Get to see what each hiker uses for gear, what they cook while they are in the backcountry and other tips and tricks for backpacking.  There will be lots of time for questions and conversations about all things backpacking!

Backpack Presenters:  Nicole Yanko, Paulette Gendron, Katherine Roberts, Helen Gendron

This backpack seminar is also essential for those who wish to try backpacking this summer.  Pyramid Mountain June 24th – 26th Beginner Backpack: 8 members newbies only! 

Learn about:

  • first aid, foot care
  • 10 essentials
  • wildlife awareness
  • food prep/water filtration
  • backpacking essentials/gear/camp set up

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Booked Spaces - 5/25

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