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Intro to Backpacking Skills Clinic: All Access Week

SRC Member: $10.00 Chinook Member: $10.00 Non-Member: $15.00
ItemId: 189326

Schedule Tue 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM Outdoor Recreation Center Lobby
 

Registration: Apr 1 2023 - Aug 20 2023

Class Dates: Aug 22 2023 - Aug 22 2023

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Description

In this clinic, you’ll learn the basics of backpacking and backcountry living! Backpacking is a fantastic activity and can lead to awesome adventures. However, it can be a little overwhelming to prepare for a backpacking trip if you have never done so before. This clinic is here to teach you the basic skills needed to have a fun and comfortable trip! We’ll cover several topics such as: necessary equipment, appropriate clothing and layering systems, sleeping comfortably, purifying your drinking water, cooking on a backpacking stove, and how to hike/camp utilizing “Leave No Trace” principles. Program rating is level 1. No experience necessary! Cancellation Policy: In order to minimize our environmental impact, maintain facilitator-to-participant ratios, meet permit criteria, and transportation logistics, ORC trips are often programmed for small groups (typically up to 6 participants with 2 facilitators). Late cancellations can seriously impact our ability to accommodate others and recover costs. • Cancellations made up until 4 weeks prior to the registration deadline will receive a full refund. • Cancellations made within 4 weeks of the registration deadline receive 50% refund. • Sorry, no refunds are given past the registration deadline. If you need to cancel, please email urec@wsu.edu. When you show-up to participate in this program, you'll receive a coupon code for the member registration cost that you can use to register for future programs or equipment rentals.