Overview:
Learn to plan and carry out a backpacking trip into the remote wilderness.  Students will examine the choice of sites available to backpackers, e.g., National and Provincial Parks, Crown Lands, Provinical/National/State/Club Trail Systems etc.
Purpose:
To acquire lightweight camping and backpacking skills.
Topics:
trip planning and logistics
camping gear selection
proper footwear and clothing considerations
menus and water supply, and,
sample trip routes.
Duration:
4 or 5 evening sessions, plus,
one weekend outing.
Misc:
The objective of the course is to oversee the group through the implementation of a wilderness backpacking trip.