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Backpacking Class in North Carolina

Join us in one of our upcoming backpacking master classes so you are prepared and ready to take on the world.

Backpacking Master Class:


Offered once yearly. What every woman wants to know about backpacking!

Are you ready to learn all the technical and practical skills you need to be a self-confident and totally capable backpacker- taught by a woman with 20+ years of backcountry experience?

INSTRUCTOR: 
Collin Chambers | www.WildWoodMagic.com

WHAT YOU'LL GET:
  1. Acquire genuine self-confidence and self-empowerment by learning practical skills to comfortably spend nights outdoors in the backcountry
  2. An experiential Program with high-quality backpacking gear made by reputable companies
  3. Be empowered, inspired, and motivated to continue this journey toward your greatest potential in life with the new healthy passion of backpacking!
  4. An all-inclusive full-day program including all backpacking gear for demonstration and a full backpacking cooking class with plenty of different foods to sample and a diverse variety of trail foods and snacks for all diets. (gluten-free, refined-sugar-free, vegan, etc.)
  5. A fun, hands-on, learning experience resulting in an understanding of the pros and cons of all different types of backpacking gear- from ultralight to luxury backpacking and everything in between.
  6. Backpacking food, snacks, and drinks included
WHO IS THIS FOR:
Designed for newbies who are ready to take their hiking and backpacking understanding to a new level. This course is taught in groups to dive deep into the right skills for you to become a knowledgeable backpacker. We will have detailed demos and discussions about different styles of gear, from comfort to ultralight, so you are familiar with common systems and are able to make qualified decisions about your own gear purchases in the future.

TOPICS COVERED:
  • Cooking: We will have a fun, backcountry food-prep class and assemble delicious backpacking meals, for your particular diet (vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free). Learn healthy ways to prepare yummy food while out in the wild using 5 different types of backpacking stoves with 5 different types of fuels
  • Shelter: We will demo 4 different types of shelters including tarps, tents, hammocks, hybrids
  • Water Purification: You will learn 4 different methods of safe water treatment and all the pros and cons
  • Backpacks and Accessories: You will learn all about different types, features, and how to fit a pack properly
  • Sleeping Bags, Quilts, Liners, and Pads: The ins and outs of all the different types of sleeping equipment
  • Clothing: Everything you need to know about clothing to stay comfortable, warm, safe, and dry
  • Feet and shoes: Everything you need to know about the most important body part when it comes to hiking
  • Detailed discussions addressing: Fears, awareness, mindset, organization, & “Leave No Trace” Principles
  • Personal Hygiene and feminine related issues: Everything you need to know about staying clean and healthy

Cancellation Policy:


A full refund will be given up to three weeks before the event.   NO refund will be given 3 weeks or less before the event. The venue is a large outdoor space and pavilion.  The workshop is on, rain or shine. 

How to Sign-Up:


To find out upcoming dates and sign-up for one of our Backpacking Master Classes, contact us directly or sign up through our Facebook group page under the "events" tab.
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  • ABOUT
    • LEADERS
    • WHO WE ARE
  • EXPERIENCES
    • ADVENTURES >
      • RAPPELLING
      • ROCK CLIMBING
    • CLASSES >
      • BACKPACKING CLASS
      • WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CLASS
    • TRIPS >
      • MENTAL HEALTH HIKE
  • WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT WEEKEND
  • Contact