Columbus Outdoor Pursuits Columbus Ohio

Backpacking Classes  & Educational Opportunities

Beginning Backpack School

• Class Classroom sessions • Saturdays, April 12, 19, 26, and May 3

• Day hike w/packs • Sunday, May 4 • at Highbanks Metro Park

• Overnight Backpack Trip • May 17-18 • at Lake Vesuvius

See the March newsletter for registration information.
 

Intermediate Backpacking School
Watch for upcoming classes or contact the Backpacking Activity Leader
 

Introduction to Backpacking Class
This condensed introductory class is usually offered in September and October. Are you interested in getting started in hiking and backpacking but don't know where to get started? This class covers such topics as foot wear, clothing, food, gear, planning, Leave No Trace and more; what to bring and what to leave at home; when to spend money on gear and when to save. This is a classroom only class with no trip scheduled.
Watch for upcoming classes or contact the Backpacking Activity Leader
 

 Various Trip Leadership  &  First Aid  Courses

Other Classes - we would like to hold, if we can get the volunteers to run them:

• Basic snow travel for alpine backpackers.  This class would cover the basics of using ice axes and crampons.  We have several possible instructors, but need the snow.
• Introduction to River Crossing and Canyoneering.  We offered this last summer and all agreed it was worthwhile for anyone contemplating trips that cross rivers rather than using bridges, and also for anyone heading to canyon country.
   

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