Overnight Backpacking (Outing) September 12, 2009

REI Outdoor School Class.

Make the leap from car camping to backpacking. Join our instructors on an overnight trip to a local backpacking camp. The South Bay trip focuses on backpacking for the whole family, while the North Bay trip focuses on backcountry navigation principles. You’ll learn camp skills such as proper campsite selection, camp cooking, and Leave No Trace camp etiquette. The instructors will also help you understand the best backpacking equipment for your needs to maximize your comfort and fun. Price includes over $90 in REI rental gear, plus all meals.

Pre-Registration Required. Call REI Saratoga at 408.871.8765 to sign up.

Official Website: http://www.rei.com/rei/outdoorschool/NoCal/bayovnbackpack.jsp