Course Description:

Backpacking in Sierra's

This 3 day, 2 night course is designed to take a beginning backpacker to the next level of outdoor skills and independence. The trip involves intermediately difficult terrain covering increased mileage and elevation. The instructor / guide will provide expert advise and coaching on intermediate topics through a series of demonstrations, discussions and activities. This course builds on your basic backpacking experience and provides the additional skills necessary to safely organize and manage your own personal trek.

Skills Covered:

• Basic Trip Planning
• Nutrition and Basic Meal Planning
• Group Gear
• Intermediate Navigation
• Basic Wilderness Safety
• Basic First Aid
• Wilderness Knots

Itinerary:

• Day 1: Pacific Valley to Marshall Canyon
• Day 2: Marshall Canyon to Grouse Creek
• Day 3: Grouse Creek to Hermit Valley

Materials Provided by HowToWilderness:

• Group gear such as cooking stoves, pots, pans, water filter.
• Food for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on the trip
• Review course details document

Materials Required by You:

• Personal Gear such as backpack, sleeping bag, pad, clothes, mess kit.
• Review course details document

Logistics:

To participate you must meet the following requirements:

• Review HowToWilderness Trip Guidelines and Policies
• Review MAS Registration Policies
• Complete MAS Course Online Registration
• Sign and return MAS Liability Waiver