A backpacking trip consists of two distinct activities: hiking andcamping. In this instructional clinic, renowned long-distance backpackerAndrew Skurka will discuss the gear, supplies and skills necessary tomake hiking more fun and less work, without compromising your safety oryour comfort in camp.
It begins with a discussion about how to define trip objectives andhow to assess the environmental and route conditions that are typicallyencountered on a backpacking trip, like temperatures and precipitation.Then, Skurka explains exactly what he would bring on a hypotheticalmulti-day trip in a nearby and familiar location of the audience’schoosing. He focuses not just on his footwear, shelter, food, and othergear and supplies, but also on critical skills like foot care, campsiteselection, and food protection techniques.
Questions from and discussions with audience members are highlyencouraged, and are in fact critical to maximizing the value of thisclinic.
Doors open at 6:30pm. Presentation begins at 7pm. All Proceeds Benefit the Youth Education Program. TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Skurka is one of the most accomplished backpackers in the world, most well known for his 4,700-mile 6-month Alaska-Yukon Expedition, the 6,875-mile 7-month Great Western Loop, and the 7,775-mile 11-month Sea-to-Sea Route. He has been named “Adventurer of the Year” by the National Geographic Society and by Outside, and “Person of the Year” by Backpacker. He is the author of The Ultimate Hiker’s Gear Guide.