Joe J. surveys from high Montana divide during a WT1-LWB course.
Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking School
Advanced and comprehensive instruction in lightweight philosophy, skills, and gear.
The Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking School teaches lightweight camping, hiking, backpacking, trekking, packrafting, long distance hiking, thru-hiking, winter camping, and other wilderness travel skills. We take great pride in offering high quality education and hands-on instruction in advanced ultralight skills. Our wilderness venue includes the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem of Montana and Wyoming. The Wilderness Trekking School strives to be the world's premier outdoor education provider focusing on lightweight wilderness travel philosophy, techniques, and gear.
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Backpacking Light offers a variety of courses for a diverse audience. Whether your season of choice is summer or winter, your mode of travel is foot, packraft, snowshoes, or skis, or you're interested in spending a few days or a few weeks with us, you should find a course that fits your needs.
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Course Catalog
| Duration | Type | Difficulty | ||
| Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp (WT1-ULB) WT1-ULB covers everything including philosophy, gear, and techniques to minimize pack weight and maximize adventure. Learn more » |
varies | Online |  |
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| Expedition Planning (WT2-EXT) WT2-EXT provides immersion instruction and discussion in intermediate and advanced lightweight expedition skills in the context of planning an actual expedition, and in the format of an ONLINE COURSE. Learn more » |
varies | Online |  |
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| BSA Trek Leader Training in Ultralight Backpacking (WS2-BSA) WS2-BSA provides training in ultralight backpacking gear and techniques to BSA trek leaders. Learn more » |
4 Days | Trek | |
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Difficulty Rating
| EASIEST. Reasonable fitness recommended, no previous experience necessary. |
 | EASIER. Good fitness and some previous outdoor/camping experience are recommended. |
 | INTERMEDIATE. Good fitness, skills, and previous experience (backpacking or packrafting) are recommended. |
 | MORE DIFFICULT. Good fitness, skills and previous experience (backpacking or packrafting) are required. |
 | MOST DIFFICULT. Excellent fitness, skills and previous experience required to ensure your safety. |
