Girls 14 years and older are eligible to attend.
Backpacking 101 teaches everything girls need to know to begin a true, multi-night wilderness adventure. Hikers gain the knowledge and skills they need to make important decisions about gear, clothing, and trip planning so that you can hit the trail feeling confident and self-sufficient. We'll drive out to the trailhead on Saturday morning to begin the hike to our campsite. Sunday we'll pack up, hike out, and return to the Hardesty Leadership Center that evening.
A required preparation meeting is included with this training. It will be held Thursday, March 23 at the Hardesty Leadership Center. We'll then have a gear check follow up on April 11. You will receive a supply list at the prep meeting. Backpacks will be provided if you do not have your own – if you do, bring it to the preparation meeting.
Transportation will be provided from the Hardesty Leadership Center. This is an individual event, not a troop activity.