Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series: Level 2 - Day Hike

5972 Longleaf Vista Rd,Provencal LA 71468-6184

02 January, 2021

Description

This is our Level 2 Day Hike to our Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series. This is our level 2 event for our "Beginner to Advanced Backpacking Series". This is a learning event that features an introduction to backpacking and hiking and a day hike through a local wilderness area where we put into action some of the basic skills that we will cover. Your guide will cover: - Planning Logistics - Route Planning - The "10 Essentials of Hiking" - Basic Backcountry Navigation - Wilderness Travel We will spend about an hour going over the three topics followed by a 9.9 mile hike through the wilderness where we will reinforce the basics that were covered. We will hike in 3 mile segments while taking breaks between each segment. A map of the route we will take is provided. You will need to bring: - Good athletic shoes or hiking boots - Water or sports drink - Snacks & a lunch - Small pack to keep your hands free - Something to take notes on. Cost for this outdoor course and day hike is $50 and we will provide you with course notes and a map. We will meet at 7:00 a.m. at the Target parking lot in North Lafayette where we will then drive up to the trailhead. You can also choose to meet us at the Longleaf Vista Recreation Area at around 9:00 a.m.