Introduction to Backpacking focuses on those skills essential to enjoying the Wilderness backpacking experience. The course covers equipment, trip and menu planning, cooking, camp site selection and preparation, and leave no trace camping techniques. A classroom orientation session provides a comprehensive overview and we take a leisurely three day backpacking trip through the delightful Indian Heaven Wilderness to practice our skills.  Includes instructors/guides, transportation from Portland, group equipment (tents and kitchen), and meals.

The following classes includes a classroom orientation session:

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District:

Price - $370 for In-district Residents.  (If you are out of district [essentially east Washington County], a $208 fee is accessed for individuals/households.)  If you are out of district, the PCC class will be better for you.  Please call us at 503 297-5100.

CLASSROOM LOCATION: 

Nature Park Interpretative Center: 15655 SW Millikan Way, Beaverton, OR 97006

DATE:

Call THPRD at 503 439-9400  to register for course (Not published yet)

Portland Community College:

Price - $350 + $25 Tuition

CLASSROOM LOCATION: 

Central Workplace Training Center, 1626 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR

DATE:

Call PCC at 503-788-6265  to register for course (Not published yet).