WE HAVE MOVED! 1599 Brockdale Park Rd. | Allen 43 75002

LEVEL 1

Intro to Backpacking

Offered in conjunction with Hike-ALOT
STUDENT FEE: $75.00
Free Minor with Accompanying Adult.

CLASS DESCRIPTION

A crucial step in any successful outing is planning. This day long class is entirely in a classroom setting and covers the below subjects.

  • Finding & Researching A Location
  • Route Planning & Permitting
  • Leave No Trace Principles
  • Necessary Gear & Differences
  • Bag Packing & Load Shares
  • Making Communication Plans
  • Basic Compass & Map Use
  • Conditioning & Stretching
  • Foot Care & Hygiene
  • Weather Considerations
  • Lost Hiker Safety

REQUIRED GEAR

  • Journal and something to write with
    Carpenters pencils work quite well, as do space pens.
START: Sat - Jul 22, 2023 (8:30AM)
CLOSE: Sat - Jul 22, 2023 (5:00PM)
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PLEASE NOTE...

Tobacco products are allowed but clean up after yourself and be respectful of others. We do not need a forest fire.

PROHIBITED GEAR

FIREARMS OF ANY KIND
If you have a CHL or carry in your vehicle that is fine but leave it there.
ALCOHOL / RECREATIONAL DRUGS
This is not allowed for this class.
ANIMALS
Dogs, cats, monkeys, your pet llama, whatever....they should stay at home
CAMPERS / 5th WHEELS / OFF ROAD VEHICLES
This is survival, not the KOA campground

REFUND POLICY

CLASS FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE WE WILL ALLOW YOU TO RESCHEDULE ONLY ONE TIME BEFORE YOU FORFEIT YOUR MONEY. THE ONLY TIME THIS DOESN'T APPLY IS IF A CLASS IS CANCELLED BY TEXAS SURVIVAL SCHOOL.