Friday, April 23, 2021 5:30PM - Sunday, April 25, 2021 3:00PM
Highland Center,
New Hampshire, White Mountains,
NH
AMC's Outdoor Guides introduce backpacking skills such as backcountry travel considerations, Leave No Trace ©, map reading and orienting a map with a compass, campsite cooking and set-up to active adults during this spring adventure. Both nights are spent at the AMC Highland Center with hikes and clinics offered both Saturday and Sunday. This weekend will set you up with the knowledge and skills for your first backpacking trip. Overnights are spent in the Highland Center Lodge, not in the backcountry. Participants will learn outdoor skills: Hiking Safety with Spring Considerations (stream crossings, snow, ice, inclement weather) Map Reading : Learning to plan routes, pace hikes, read maps, orient maps based on land features and compass direction, taking and following bearings, and more. Camp Kitchen: Equipment used for water purification, cooking backcountry meals, and creating a backcountry kitchen; recipes and demonstrations. Equipment for backpacking: covering choosing and fitting backpacks, tent/shelter options, sleeping bags, gear repair, clothing, first aid supplies, etc.
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