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Beginner Backpacking Clinic


The Basics:
Event Type:Learn
Event Location: 5 Seasons Brewing Company
Date(s) & Time:Tue, Apr 8 2008  5:45 pm >> N/A
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 4 2008 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 4 2008 11:59 pm
Event Duration:1 Hour & 30 minutes
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
Lee Harris
Christopher Bolton
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:32
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 39 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Have you thought about what it would be like to be in the remote wilderness, maybe next to a peaceful river or on top of a 6,000' + mtn with no roads or tourists around?

Do you truly want to enjoy the GREAT OUTDOORS?

Awesome, so you have thought about backpacking, but aren't sure really how to get started. No Problem, we've got ya covered! We are giving a beginner backpacking clinic to help you learn a new outdoor hobby.


We have added more spots to this clinic and as a result added more trip leaders to handle the Q & A section at the end of the clinic.


Clinic Topics:

  • Wilderness Awareness
  • Planning Your Trip
  • Basic Backpacking Gear Overview & Handout
  • Optional Backpacking Gear Overview & Handout
  • Backpacking Tips (what food to bring, clothing, etc)

In addition to the above topics we will be fielding your questions and providing a male and female perspective.

After attending this clinic you will have a basic understanding of most gear availabe to backpackers, what qualities to look for in this gear and be able to make you own plan as how to get started.

A beginner trip will also be offered approx. 3 weeks after this trip for those attending this clinic will receive first priority on signing up.

During the beginner bakcpacking trip you will learn how to:

  • Pack YOUR Pack
  • Adjust YOUR pack to fit YOU
  • Use a Water Filter
  • Gather Firewood
  • Build a Fire
  • Pitch YOUR Tent
  • Inflate YOUR Sleeping Pad
  • Apprectiate the Wilderness and "Get Away From It All"

    The Beginner Backpacking Clinic will be held before the March AOC Monthly Social at 5 Seasons Brewing Company. We'll be out on the patio.


Required Items to Bring:
  • Pen & Paper for Notes
  • Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

    Notes:
    * We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


    Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
    *Note: If you can't attend please remove yourself ASAP from the event