Backpack 101: Fundamentals of Backpacking
Location: Sam Knob, Black Balsam Knob - Pisgah National Forest
2 Day/1 Night Course
Join an experienced guide for an overnight backcountry camping trip focused on covering the basics of backpacking. Skills include:
-How to pack a backpack
-Choosing a campsite
-Setting up your tent
-Water filtration and purification
-Backcountry cooking
-Plant and wildlife safety and more!
Hike Details:
-Total Mileage: 5.5
-Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
-Elevation Gain: 1,380ft
-Hike Start/Finish: Sam Knob/Black Balsam Knob Trailhead
All EQUIPMENT and MEALS* provided!
-Backpack - Tent - Sleeping Bag - Sleeping Pad - Bear Canister - Cook Kit - Water Filtration - Trekking Poles - First Aid-
Trip Cost covers all equipment, meals, beverages, your Guide for 2 days and 1 night, and 1hr pre-trip video chat with your group.
$500 per person
2 backpacker minimum, 4 backpacker maximum
*Meals are standard backpacking style dehydrated meals. Items are chosen to be easy to prepare while filling and replenishing. Most dietary preferences and restrictions can be honored when creating our meal planning.
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