Our Backpacking 101 Workshop will give you the BASIC Introduction to Backpacking. This is a 2 day class. Class 1 is instruction. OPTIONAL - Class 2 will be held on May 11th and May 18th, 2019 - will be an overnight 7-12 mile backpacking trip.
Planning Tips, Gear Review, Choosing your meals, Understanding your fitness level, Understanding the basic skills needed, Review Gear Lists, Basic First Aid Kits, Organizing your backpack, and Leave No Trace Principles.
After lunch we will pack up the equipment being supplied to demo and take a short hike.
Please bring refillable drink container. Wear closed toes comfortable (not new) shoes. Bug repellent and sun block should be used as well.
Ages 12 and above - must be accompanied by parent/guardian.
Location Information - Chinsegut Conservation Center,23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville, FL 34601 http://myfwc.com/
*If you have your own pack, please feel free to bring it. This is a great opportunity to test out your gear. If there is rain in the forecast, please bring poncho/rain gear.
*Please bring refillable drink container. Wear closed toes comfortable (not new) shoes. Bug repellent and sun block should be used as well.
*Please bring your lunch - we will break, but there will not be time to go off property.
