Outdoor and Rec Athletics 0178 - Introduction to Backpacking

Do you want to get into hiking and nature but aren't sure where and how to start? Does spending your days walking through the woods and your nights sleeping in a tent sound potentially intriguing? Come join Intro to Backpacking! In this course, we will learn how to hike through beautiful natural spaces, and how to take care of ourselves, each other, and nature while we are out there. We will also learn how to plan a route, hike, camp, and cook comfortably. Absolute beginners with no experience are welcome and encouraged! There will be three required weekend overnights on Saturday, October 1st - Sunday, October 2nd, Friday October 21st- Sunday October 23rd, and Friday November 4th-Sunday November 6th. Pre-requisite: Be comfortable walking 5 miles.

Pre-requisite: Be comfortable walking 5 miles