Backcountry Hiking and Backpacking for Beginners
Week 9 | M, Tu, W, Th | Hultquist 201B | Ages 16+
This course is for adults of all ages and young adults interested in learning how to tackle a backcountry hike or a multi-day backpacking trip. We will talk necessary gear, navigation, food and water, trail etiquette and culture, safety and troubleshooting. We'll look at ways to lighten your load, choose stopping points and campsites, and discuss trail food, water sources, hygiene, and more. Hands-on demos and information to build your confidence on trail.
$10 Materials Fee
Kim Siegelson
B.A., Agnes Scott College; M.S., Georgia State Univ. 18 years' experience teaching creative writing to young people and adults in classrooms and workshops. Currently a basecamp instructor at the southern starting point of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia and a Trail Ambassador with the Georgia Appalachian Trail Club.
