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Introduction to Backpacking

Introduction to Backpacking - (class room based)

Enjoy getting out of the city? Interested in hiking more than a few miles into the backcountry? Come gain the knowledge necessary to plan and execute your own overnight, multi-day backpacking experience. Topics include: a detailed review of clothing & equipment needs, discussion over land management agencies and land use p...

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Introduction to Backpacking - (class room based)

Enjoy getting out of the city? Interested in hiking more than a few miles into the backcountry? Come gain the knowledge necessary to plan and execute your own overnight, multi-day backpacking experience. Topics include: a detailed review of clothing & equipment needs, discussion over land management agencies and land use permits, map & compass practice, Leave No Trace principals and ethics, fitness and conditioning requirements, trip planning and preparation, and environmental, safety, and survival concerns. An outdoor outing is strongly suggested after the course. 8 hours of instruction.

3 class sessions.

$60

April 28th and May 6th - 6:30pm - 9pm

May 26th - 6:30pm - 9:30pm

Enroll @ http://www.exco.org
or contact mick@kafadventures.com

Introduction to Backpacking outing -

$200

June 12 - 14th

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Subject

Outdoor Skills

Ages

14 year olds or older

Skill level

Beginner, Intermediate

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Where

  • Seattle, WA

Price: $55.00

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$55

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Type

  • 1:1 / Private Lessons
  • Class / Group Sessions

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  • "One 'Rockin' Yogi!"

    Review of Mick Pearson, January 29, 2009

    I have had the great honor of witnessing Mick as a colleague in the world of healthy awakening. Mick's natural exuberance mixes easily with the natural world in which he coaxes us to discover. I am looking forward to playing together in the future!

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    I have had the great honor of witnessing Mick as a colleague in the world of healthy awakening. Mick's natural exuberance mixes easily with the natural world in which he coaxes us to discover. I am looking forward to playing together in the future!


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