Introduction to Backpacking Course

116 Main Street,Shawnee OH 43782

30 September, 2022

Description

Join the Tecumseh Theater and Appalachian Understories to celebrate the Blue Blaze Festival by backpacking a section of the Buckeye Trial. Enjoy a beautiful section of the Buckeye trail while taking part in you 1st or your 21st backpacking adventure. Participants will learn all necessary skills to complete a backpacking trip, and will leave empowered to hit the trail again soon. This is a good first backpacking trip for people with hiking experiences or a regular fitness routine. It is also a fun time for people with backpack experiences to share the love of the trail with others. Weekend itinerary: Friday Sept. 30th Meet at Tecumseh Theater for gear shakedown at 6 PM. Expert backpacking guides will go over participants gear to ensure everyone is prepared for a fun adventure. Join the group for an optional fire behind the Buckeye Trail Association headquarters Dinner suggestions: Tavern, PizzaLodging suggestions: Sleep in Tecumseh Theater, Burr Oak lodge/ Burr Oak camping, Camping at Stone Church trail in ShawneeSaturday October 1st Check in at Tecumseh Theater 8 AMA three to six mile backpacking route with a camping option at mile marker three at the Up Stream Rock Run Restoration Area. Participants will have the option to continue hiking for up to three more miles or stay at the campsite to learn survival skills and various camping actives and skillsAll participants will receive a Leave No Trace(LNT) certification while hiking with a LNT instructor and learning the various LNT principals throughout the Backpacking Course Locally sourced lunch and diner with be provided Sunday October 2nd Participants will be provided a locally sourced back country breakfast Three mile hike back to trail headParticipants gear needed: Backpack*Tent *Sleeping Bag*Sleeping Pad*Personal Hygiene kitPersonal Mess KitSturdy Hiking Shoes/BootsItems with * are able to be rented for the weekend for additional cost if needed.