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How to be a Sensible Hiker and Backpacker: Leave No Trace!

Date and Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 6:30PM - 8:00PM

Location

New York City,
New York, Hudson River Valley,
NY

Registration

Registration is not required for this activity. However, you may wish to contact the leader(s) if you have any questions.

Overview

Did you know it takes between 6 months and 2 years for an orange peel to decompose? Are campfires a good practice outdoors? Have you always wanted to know how to be a good hiker or backpacker? Then this online workshop is for you! To register, use the Zoom link below. Have you been a good steward of the environment when you're enjoying the outdoors? The leave no trace principles are important to take care to leave the environment as you found it so that it continues to support your enjoyment and wellbeing year after year. Frank Wortner is a Leave No Trace Master Educator (Level 3). He is also certified as a Wilderness EMT. His wilderness escapades include various bike packing trips in New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Arizona. He has climbed to the top of Mount Washington during record mild weather, and has volunteered at the summit weather observatory there. Frank will review the 7 Leave No Trace principles and how they are applied in the backcountry. He will review some important aspects of leave no trace, including: History of the Leave No Trace organization The problems Leave No Trace solves Research coducted by Leave No Trace Leave No Trace and Inclusivity Optional topics such as Leave No Trace in everyday life

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Cost

Free

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Activity

Backpacking

Offered By

N.Y. - North Jersey

Status

Open

Nearby AMC Destination

AMC NYC Office

Difficulty

Accessible

Audience

Adults (18+)


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