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Backpack 201: Navigation and Route FindingLocation: Cove Creek - Pisgah National Forest
2 Day/1 Night Course
Join an experienced guide for an overnight backcountry camping trip focused on covering the basics of backcountry navigation and route finding. Skills include:
-Choosing a location for hiking and backpacking
-Navigating backcountry trail intersections
-Understanding topographic maps
-Using a compass
-What to do when lost
Hike Details:
-Total Mileage: 4.7 miles
-Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
-Elevation Gain: 850ft
-Hike Start/Finish: Cove Creek Trailhead
All EQUIPMENT and MEALS* provided!
-Backpack - Tent - Sleeping Bag - Sleeping Pad - Bear Canister - Cook Kit - Water Filtration - Trekking Poles - First Aid-
Trip Cost covers all equipment, meals, beverages, your Guide for 2 days and 1 night, and 1hr pre-trip video chat with your group.
$500 per person
2 backpacker minimum, 4 backpacker maximum
*Meals are standard backpacking style dehydrated meals. Items are chosen to be easy to prepare while filling and replenishing. Most dietary preferences and restrictions can be honored when creating our meal planning.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Pisgah National Forest, 314 Old US-70 W, Old Fort, NC 28762-6702, United States
