“Learn the skills necessary to feel comfortable and confident going out on the trail on your own. No need for an overnight, and no expensive gear required. Join us at Mountain Expedition Supply and start your outdoor journey!”
IN-A-DAY BACKPACKING INTRO
IN-A-DAY BACKPACKING Intro At Mountain Expedition Supply
Calling all hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who want to dip your toes into the world of Backpacking. We are offering a one-of-a-kind course designed to make it easy and convenient for you to learn how to go backpacking on your own, all without the overnight! We will meet at 10am at Mountain Expedition Supply (MES) in Branford, CT. We will wrap up back at MES at 6pm. Over the course of the day we will discuss various backpacking fundamentals, tips, and tricks. We will have a variety of rental gear available to try out and get a feel for, and all instruction will be led by guides who have spent hundreds of nights outdoors.
WHY THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT:
We plan to run you through all of the skills that you need, in only a day. We will spend the morning discussing different gear, pros and cons, and what a backpacking kit can look like. If you have any of your own, please bring it, otherwise use ours! We will discuss sleep systems, shelter styles, cooking and stove setups, hydration and water purification, and more! This discussion will eventually lead us to how to pack a backpack for maximum comfort.
From here, we will discuss how to choose a backpacking destination, and various way to find appropriate trails. Our group will choose a local trail (~15-20mins) and we will carpool over! We will all hike in with our neatly packed bags, and discuss hiking styles, energy efficient tips, and more!
After about a mile of hiking, we will find a “campsite” and set up camp, while taking the time to discuss leave no trace considerations, how to properly pitch and stake out a tent, and hazards too look out for, among others. After camp is set, we’ll cook a quick late lunch/early dinner, and spend the time discussing camp cooking, hygiene, and water purification.
After dinner, we will clean up, pack our bags back up, and walk back to our cars. We’ll carpool back to MES, and do a final discussion before returning all rental gear, and leaving with all of the knowledge necessary to go out on our own!
As a bonus, most gear used during the course will be available for purchase through MES, or available for rent for personal adventures.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Course length: 10:00am-6:00pm
Guide to Client Ratio: 1 guide for every 6 clients - we pride ourselves in being able to provide individualized instruction during all group classes, and keeping class size at a minimum.
Experience Required: No prior experience is required for this course! Bring your questions, and come learn a new way to adventure!
Age Limits: Must be at least 12 years old. Children 12-15 must have a parent or guardian present.
Pricing: $125 per person
Minimum Bookings: Minimum bookings for this course to run is generally 2 clients.
Price Includes: All Technical gear as needed - Backpacks, tents, stove, sleep systems, - as well as our camp dinner/late lunch. PLEASE bring any backpacking equipment that you have, and we can discuss its use and abilities. If you have none, that is totally fine!
Price DOES NOT include: Hiking boots/shoes, full lunch and snacks, water, clothing, or personal items.
Please Contact Us: If you have any health or dietary issues.
