Be part of Inga Aksamit for a a few-hour training course covering fundamentals and inspecting gear. She will convey examples of all the gear wanted. No real climbing is involved in this tutorial session.

The aim is to introduce individuals to present day, light-weight backpacking methods. We’ll contact on the pursuing topics: products, excursion scheduling, navigation, food stuff, water treatment, common challenges in the backcountry and how to keep away from them. You do not will need a large pack to love a wilderness expertise.

If you’ve never backpacked, or it’s been decades, this is for you! There will be recommendations for all—from backpacking with children to factors for seniors. Inga is an experienced information in the Sierra and over and above.

Tickets are $15 as well as parking price. We’ll be meeting inside the Robert Ferguson Observatory classroom. Individuals are requested to carry and put on a mask throughout the system.