Introduction to Backpacking
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 class includes a classroom orientation session:
Portland Community College:
Price - $300 + $29 Tuition
ORIENTATION LOCATION: Central Workplace Training Center, 1626 SE Water Ave., Portland, OR
DATE:
Orientation (#33267) - 6:30-9 PM, August 25, 2009. Indian Heaven Backpack - August 28-30, 2009
Register Online or call PCC at 503-788-6265.
DATE:
Orientation (#33267) - 6:30-9 PM, August 25, 2009. Indian Heaven Backpack - August 28-30, 2009