Intermediate Backpack School - 2002

April 22 to June, 2002

This class is designed to take you from a beginning level backpacker to a leader of local backpack trips. There will be class sessions on Monday April 22, Monday April 29, Monday May 13, Tuesday May 28, and Monday June  . We will be out backpacking the weekends of May 4 & 5, May 18 & 19, and June 1 & 2. We will be building on the curriculum of the beginning backpack class with an emphasis on planning and leading trips. There is required reading and a presentation for this course. Previous class or backpacking experience required. Cost $50 members committed to leading a COP trip in the next 12 months, $100 for non-members and members unwilling to lead for us. Fees cover course costs and instruction but do not include the trip food, transportation, or personal equipment rental. Refunds must be requested prior to April 15. Registration form is in the March issue of Columbus Outdoors. Ann Gerckens is the contact person, office (AT) outdoor-pursuits.org or 614-447-1006.

Columbus Outdoor Pursuits owns some rental equipment including packs, tents, and ensolite sleeping pads. Packs are $5 for the weekend, sleeping pads are $1, and tents are $2.50 per person. Volunteer instructors / organizers will assign you tent mates unless you indicate with whom you want to share a tent. The rental fee is due and payable with the reservation and non-refundable.

To sign up for the class: Mail a check payable to: Columbus Outdoor Pursuits and mail it with this completed form to: COP Backpacking School, Columbus Outdoor Pursuits, PO Box 14384, Columbus Ohio 43214 -0384

Backpacking School Registration

Name ________________________________________ Age ___________

Address ______________________________________________________

City State Zip __________________________________________________

Phone (_____) ________________ Email ___________________________

Do you need to rent a backpack?    Y   N      If yes, how tall are you?

Do you need space in a tent?    Y   N

Do you need to rent a sleeping pad?    Y   N

Any special needs/problems (allergies, medical conditions, etc.)?

Any prior hiking or backpacking experience?

What do you expect from this class?

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