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Backpacking Light Wilderness Trekking I - Summer Backpacking (WT1-SBP)

"WT1-SBP provides comprehensive instruction in lightweight philosophy, techniques, and gear (7 days)..."

Course Overview

Learn how to enjoy the wilderness with more efficient and effective techniques, and a pack that is lighter than what you thought was possible -- all this while increasing your safety, comfort, fun, and appreciation of the wilderness around you.

WT1-SBP provides a comprehensive foundation to the latest advances in lightweight backpacking gear and techniques, including packing systems, sleep systems, cooking systems, clothing systems, shelter systems, and more.

Welcome Packet

The Welcome Packet is a course overview sent to students upon sign-up. It will give you a great idea of what to expect when you choose to enroll in this course. Download the August 16 - 22, 2009 packet Download the September 6 - 12, 2009 packet

Curriculum

Please review the Wilderness Trekking Curriculum, which focuses on a mix of basic and intermediate skills.

Course Logistics

WT1-SBP starts with a 24-hour classroom immersion in the comfort of our remote mountain retreat center. Then, you and your course mates embark on a five day journey so you can practice and learn new skills in a real wilderness environment. At the end of your trek, you'll enjoy a final night, with debriefing sessions, back at our retreat center.

• Duration: 7 days
• Intended Audience: Backpackers of any experience level are welcome to take this course.
• Start/End: Mountain Retreat Center in Montana's Gallatin Range
• Fly In/Out: Bozeman, MT (Airport Code: BZN)
• Trekking Locale(s): Gallatin, Madison, Absaroka, and/or Beartooth Mountain Ranges.

Frequently Asked Questions

Be sure to Review the FAQ before enrolling in this course.

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