Date: Sat Sep 28, 9:00 AM PDT - Sun Sep 29, 1:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Outdoor
Level:
- Volunteers
Adults must have taken a Wilderness Hiking Course and Outdoor Skills Training to register for this event.
Take the next step in your outdoor progression with a one-night overnight basic backpacking course! Discover how to make yourself comfortable in the wild and learn the essentials for backpacking. Gain hands-on experience with hiking, tent setup, meal prep, bathrooms, and more. The Backpacking 101 Course is a prerequisite for Backpacking 102 Course, which will be offered October 12 and 13, 2024.
Food
All supplies for meals will be included. Particiapnts will work together to practice and prepare meals on backpacking stoves. Please email answers@girlscoutsosw.org if you have dietary restrictions.
Supplies
Please note this entire event is outside and to prepare for all weather. Backpacking equipment is not required. This course will help you understand what to look for when purchasing/using backpacking equipment in the future. Supplies required include: tent, sleeping bag, and pad. Full list of required supplies will be sent upon registration closing. If you need help acquiring camping supplies, please consider renting or borrowing items from friends, family, and fellow Girl Scouts.
Additional Info:
Adults must have taken Wilderness Hiking Course and Outdoor Skills Training to attend. The Backpacking 101 Course is a prerequisite for Backpacking 102 Course. Register for Backpacking 102 on October 12 -13 for the on-trail portion of the course. A zoom meeting reviewing gear and additional trip details will be on October 6. Zoom meeting information sent after registration closes.
Registration for this activity is hosted by Girl
Scouts - Please email answers@girlscoutsosw.org
on or before the registration deadline for assistance.
Registration closes September 15. Request for
cancellation/refund must be submitted via email to answers@girlscoutsosw.org
by this date. A refund less the council administrative fee is
available.
GSOSW reserves the right to cancel an event
due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the
event non-viable. If GSOSW cancels an event, registrants will be
notified and offered a full refund.
