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SUMMARY:Backcountry Backpacking Basics: What You Need for a Successful Trip!
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in backcountry backpacking but not sure where to start? Have you gone before but had a bad experience? Overwhelmed by gear choices and cost? Join us for Backcountry Backpacking Basics: What You Need for a Successful Trip! \nThis is a two-part adventure! RSVPing here only commits you to the in-person classroom portion on March 7\, 2026. Completing this classroom portion allows you to participate in our Intro to Backpacking Trip at the end of May or early June (based on weather!). \nAfter you RSVP here on Meetup\, please make sure to also Venmo @Leigh-Fifelski $10 or PayPal @LeighFifelski to save your spot. The $10 will cover snacks and materials. No profit will be made. Please do not pay using the business option. No refunds. \nDuring this classroom experience\, you will learn the basics of: \n\nGear\nNavigation\nMeal Planning\nHygiene and First Aide\nSOS Devices\nHow to PackYour Pack\nPlanning a Trip\n\nHave a pack and some gear and looking for some help figuring out if it’s what you really need? We will do a shakedown meeting before our weekend trip! No gear\, no problem. \nAttendees of this class will qualify for…\nA weekend backcountry backpacking trip that is still being scheduled based on expected spring weather – possible end of May or beginning of June weekend. \nBreakout sessions will be held to go over topics presented in the classroom but in greater detail. You’ll learn how to select and set up your campsite\, the basics of cooking\, bear-hanging\, and more! There will be plenty of time for “hands on” learning from the experienced backpackers and for just kicking back\, hanging out\, and relaxing. \nYou will receive more info on this portion of the adventure during the in-person session. Rental options for gear will be presented.
URL:https://cosbackpackers.com/event/backcountry-backpacking-basics-what-you-need-for-a-successful-trip/
LOCATION:Penrose Library – Columbine B\, 20 N. Cascade Ave\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Leigh":MAILTO:cosbackpackers@gmail.com
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