Description
This workshop will focus on camping skills for the backcountry- away from facilities and immersed in nature. Workshop delivery will be hands-on and will include short presentations and setting up a backcountry campsite. Topics and skills will include:
· learning about tent selection and set up
· menu planning, techniques for packing food and treating drinking water
· packs and packing
· critter-proofing your campsite
· fire building skills
· single burner stove options and stove safety
· learning some handy knots and different options to setting up a tarp
· Leave No Trace techniques to minimize your impact
All these skills will be taught in a fun, supportive environment. All gear is provided but participants can bring their own gear to get feedback if desired. Participants must come ready to be outdoors all day and provide their own lunch and drinks. This workshop will leave you more confident to take on the adventure of camping, anywhere! Saturday July 26th from 10am-4pm. Cost is $65/person. All participants must be 16+
