Weekend backpacking course through TRTA

If you’ve wanted to try backpacking, but weren’t quite sure how to get started then join the TRTA for the Backpacking 101 class.

Led by our seasoned guides and Snow Camping 101 instructors Wayne McClelland and Jordan Summers, this class will go over all the basics of backpacking from how to pack to choosing a campsite and cooking your meals.

They will guide participants to Gray Lake on a 5-mile hike with 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Participants must provide their gear and clothing. The TRTA will provide dehydrated backpacker meals.

This course will start in the classroom, but then you actually practice the skills you just learned in an overnight experience.

Start time: 10am Oct. 2

End time: 2pm on Oct. 3

Cost: Suggested $40 donation

For more information, and for prerequisites for this course, call the TRTA office at (775) 298.0012 or email programs@tahoerimtrail.org.