| A Sierra backpacking & wilderness skills course
that will teach you all the fundamentals of backpacking with
instruction in wilderness travel skills.
Conducted in spectacular Sequoia National Park or Yosemite National Park, we spend three informative days
learning all the techniques to make you an efficient and safe
wilderness traveler and what to do when things go wrong in
the wilderness. Instruction includes:
- Proper packing and lightweight gear selection
- Off-trail Navigation with map, compass & GPS
- Campsite selection and proper camp set-up
- Backcountry cooking
- Basic wilderness first-aid concerns
Along the way there will be plenty of time for enjoying the
incredible beauty and quiet of the Yosemite wilderness. Nights
are spend sampling great backcountry cuisine and reflecting
on the days seminars.
This course is well suited for those with some previous backpacking
experience looking to refine their skills or those who are
starting from scratch.
For other Sierra Nevada backpacking and trekking trips see
our main Trekking/Backpacking
page.
Location:Exact location to be determined depnding on conditions.
Food: At California Alpine Guides
we strive to provide healthy and delicious gourmet backcountry
meals. Breakfast and dinner are provided by your guide / backcountry
chef while in the field. Special diets can be accommodated.
Prerequisites: No previous backpacking
experience required. Previous day hiking experience is highly receommended.
Dates 2012: Jun 8-10, July 13-15
Custom dates available from July through September
Cost: $425 per person
Includes:
- Breakfast and dinner
while in the field
- Professional mountain guides and instruction
- All group camping gear
- Permits
- Cost above is dependent on a total of 3 sign ups. There is a $75 surcharge for a total group size of 2.
Rentals are available for sleeping bag, pad and backpacks
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