Details
- Hike Leader - Katherine Roberts, Deanna Rice, Gerry MacDougall, Helen Gendron,Margo Mercier, Doug Morris, Jennifer Lincoln and Sharon Peters
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- Difficulty - Moderate
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Description
- Bring paper and pen to take notes.
- Come out and attend our very popular backpacking seminar on Saturday, April 22nd from 1pm to 4pm.
- This seminar is for both new and experienced backpackers. Learning about new tips and gear is never-ending 🙂
- We will have tents set up with mock campsites. Participants can have a hands on look at all the gear.
- Several presenters will help, and you will have time for lots of questions.
- We will also have a gear swap set up. Bring gear to sell or money to buy 🙂
- This event is at the Barnhartvale Hall on Barnhartvale Road.
- Please bring a finger food item for our mini potluck. Ideas include: chips, dip, veggies, fruit, crackers, cheese, squares or any other idea you have. Coffee and tea will be supplies and Bubbly for sale. Please bring change if you wish to purchase a Bubbly.
Information included:
- How to choose the right backpack, tent, sleeping pad, sleeping bag, stove, water filtration, boots, etc.
- Everything you need to backpack
- You will receive a print out list of backpacking essentials
- Review of the 10 essentials
- How to pack a backpack for the best comfort on the trail
- How to keep your weight as light as possible
- What to pack to eat on a backpacking trip for the best nutrition/weight balance
- Trail safety
- Navigation device options for safety
- How to keep your electronics safe and charged
- I will add more as I think of it.
Bookings
Booked Spaces - 25/40- August 25, 2023 – Newsletter - August 25, 2023
- April 2023 Newsletter - April 27, 2023
- March 2023 Newsletter - March 16, 2023