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Aim

To help participants become confident and competent backcountry travelers by teaching essential skills for random camping and off-trail exploration in the Rocky Mountains.

Objectives

• Introduce permitted camping areas and regulations.
• Teach off-trail navigation and terrain management techniques.
• Guide participants on how to select an appropriate campsite.
• Instruct on effective trip planning for backcountry adventures.
• Provide a refresher on basic backpacking skills.
• Include a pre-meeting with the guide and a three-day/two-night immersive backcountry hiking and camping experience.
• Recommend previous backpacking experience for participants.

Prerequisites

No prior experience is required. This course is suitable for beginners.