Virtual Backpacking Workshop:
Havasupai Prep Course!
An Intro to Backpacking Clinic & Virtual Happy Hour
Join us in this virtual workshop and happy hour. Come with your favorite beverage, sit back, and learn some new skills... all from your living room.
Is a lack of knowledge or equipment keeping you from joining one of our epic backpacking or camping trips? Come get the low down from a seasoned guide who came to us from Sports Basement. After this workshop, you'll feel ready to conquer the backcountry like a pro, and have all the confidence you need to join us at Havasupai, which is going to be the trip of a lifetime!
Backpacking can seem daunting and scary, but it doesn't have to be! During this workshop, you will learn all the important info and tips from an experienced backcountry guide. You will be learning the basics of backpacking, covering topics like gear essentials, personal safety, how to pack your bag, water filtration, weather preparedness, camp kitchen basics, best clothing/shoes, and more!
What to Expect:
- Information on back country safety.
- We will cover campsite selection, water filtration, and backcountry cooking.
- We will also cover different types of necessary equipment from backpacks, to stoves.
- We will go over proper/ improper clothing and footwear.
- We will also go into what to expect in the wilderness with things like weather, bugs & animals and plants, and the general environment.
- Our experienced adventure host will go over how to pack your backpack, with tips and tricks to help avoid over-packing!
- How to prepare yourself physically prior to your expedition!
Includes:
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An exclusive virtual backpacking workshop for UD members
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Professional backpacking instruction and information
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Gear demonstrations and explanations
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A chance to ask any and all questions, and to make some new backpacking friends!
What to Bring:
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