Backpacking Seminar, Gear Swap and Finger Food Potluck

When

Sat. Apr. 22nd, 2023    
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

WHERE/Location (link)

Event Type(s)

Details

  • Hike Leader - Katherine Roberts, Deanna Rice, Gerry MacDougall, Helen Gendron,Margo Mercier, Doug Morris, Jennifer Lincoln and Sharon Peters
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  • Distance -
  • 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

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