Moving From Day Hiker To Overnight Backpacker

The Hike-ALOT 3 Steps To Success!!

Step 1 – Intro To Backpacking

Price Per Adult – $75

A crucial step in any successful outing is planning. This day long class is entirely in a classroom setting and covers the below subjects.

  • Finding & Researching A Location
  • Route Planning & Permitting
  • Leave No Trace Principles
  • Necessary Gear & Differences
  • Bag Packing & Load Shares
  • Making Communication Plans
  • Basic Compass & Map Use
  • Conditioning & Stretching
  • Foot Care & Hygiene
  • Weather Considerations
  • Lost Hiker Safety

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Required Gear:

Pencil

Note Pad

Step 2 – Shake Down Hike 

Price Per Adult – Free

Have you done the Intro To Backpacking class and feel like you are ready to hit the trail? We will review your plan and assembled gear then put your set up to the test during this short day hike. While on trail we will do deeper dives on multiple topics from the pre-trip planning class as well as cover new subjects such as safe river crossings, ascending / descending terrains, and trail first aid options. This class will last approximately 6 hours depending on travel speed and be prepared to walk up to 10 miles on flat terrain with your pack.

For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.

Step 3 – Overnight Backpacking

Recommended Donation Per Adult – $250

It is time to put the parking lot behind us. With nothing but our packs, we will venture off on an overnight adventure that provides more than vistas and valley rivers. This guided trip will involve deeper dives into land navigation, securing food at camp, trail cooking, overnight site selection considerations, and more than a few photo worthy views. The class will begin with us meeting at the trailhead Friday evening where we will spend the first night. We will hike roughly 6 miles Saturday before setting up camp on the trail. Sunday morning we will then be hiking out another 4.5 miles before returning home. NOTE – Completion of BOTH the Intro To Backpacking and the free Shake Down Hike are REQUIRED to participate in this trip.
For dates on upcoming classes please visit our Calendar and to reserve your spot on the roster please see our Class Registration page.