3 Day Backpacking Overview
Exactly what I wanted – Informed Instruction of L.N.T. – Backpacking – Camping. Even “old time” campers and backpackers have something to learn from the course, Excellent!
Course Overview
Do you dream of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail but have never spent a night in the woods? This is the course for you! We designed this 3-day course for the dedicated hiker who wants to gain the skills needed to competently journey into the remote backcountry, multiple days from the nearest trailhead. The course is also highly recommended for aspiring mountaineers who want to gain a solid foundation of wilderness skills before progressing to a true mountaineering course or a summit climb. Taught by our professional mountain guides, this course welcomes newcomers to the world of wilderness backpacking.
The stunning wilderness of the Pacific Northwest provides the setting for this skills-driven course in trip planning, food preparation, survival, and minimum-impact camping skills. It provides a wealth of knowledge for those who want to seriously embrace the rigors of backcountry travel. From the hanging glaciers and craggy peaks of the North Cascades to the sweeping panoramas and heather meadows of the Glacier Peak Wilderness, backpacking allows for a truly immersive wilderness experience, free from the limits of a day hike. Depending on the weather, trail conditions, and interests of the group, we have flexibility to choose the perfect route for the occasion .
Graduates of this course will leave with the skills and knowledge to plan and execute their own backpacking trip as well as the confidence and hard skills to successfully join our 6-day mountaineering school.
Course Objectives
To train aspiring mountaineers and hikers in appropriate wilderness techniques, including but not limited to:
- Gear selection and packing
- Backcountry nutrition, menu planning, and cooking
- Camp craft
- Leave No Trace ethics
- Knots for wilderness survival and mountaineering
- Mountain weather
- Objective and subjective hazard evaluation
- Proper waste and sanitation techniques
- Bear and wildlife precautions
Graduates of this course will leave with the skills and knowledge to plan and prepare for their own extended backpacking trip as well as the confidence and hard skills to successfully join our 6-day mountaineering school. This is an excellent course for those who are interested in mountaineering but have spent limited time in the backcountry.
Reading List
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There is no question that Alpine Ascents is the best group to climb with. This is my second time climbing with Alpine Ascents an the experience only cemented my opinions that this is a group dedicated to providing great guides, a terrific experience and a safe environment.
