Women's Intro to Backpacking

Fri Jul 02 2021 at 07:00 pm to Sun Jul 04 2021 at 05:00 pm

Canmore, Alberta | Canmore

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Women's Intro to Backpacking
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Ladies! Want to try backcountry camping in the Canadian Rockies?
Not sure what gear you need or don't have your own? Want to try the gear first before spending your money? Leave the stress behind and sign up for Women's Introduction to Backpacking where you can try out different tents, stoves, water filtration systems, and more.

The main goal of this program is to learn how to go out in the backcountry on your own. We will cover the overall basics; everything from how to keep your pack weight down, off trail navigation, backpacking food and cooking, clothing, overnight gear, and animal safety! This is a full experience! Hiking, camping, learning, and laughing...we will experience it all. Step outside your comfort zone and learn something new!
We keep the group size small, with only six people per trip, creating the perfect environment to learn!

Planned Itinerary
Day 0 – Due to COVID-19 we will have a virtual pre-trip meeting 7pm on the Friday night. We will make sure everyone has everything they need, introduce the group, laugh lots, and distribute the group gear.​
Day 1 – We'll wake up full of energy and head to the trailhead. Each participant will be responsible for their own transportation. Due to COVID-19 only those from the same household can travel in a car together. Part of the day will be spent hiking, the camp will be set up around mid-day, and the afternoon will be full of instruction and exploring.
Day 2 – Coffee delivered to your door?!?!? What else could you want? After a casual start and a delicious breakfast, our new skills will be honed as we navigate our way back to our cars.

What's Included?
- Backcountry skills learning
- Wilderness pass for one night
- Tents for camping
- Amazingly delicious food from the evening of day 1 to lunch on the last day
- Instruction from an ACMG guide
- An on trail physiotherapist
- All group cooking gear
- Safety equipment - bear spray, communication device, first aid kit
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Canmore, Alberta, Canada

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