Trek-sylvania Backpacking Essentials Registration

Where: Rentschler Arboretum,  200 Arboretum Road, Bernville, PA 19506

When: Saturday, May 4, 2024 9am-5pm

(Note: This is a full day event; light lunch will be provided.)

Rain Date: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Event Fee: $15

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The Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club presents TREK-SYLVANIA BACKPACKING ESSENTIALS: Skills Workshops Covering the Basics of Backpacking. You will leave this event with the confidence and knowledge to safely take on a backpacking trip. No hiking gear or previous knowledge required.

Come join us for a full day that will cover the gear, skills and recommended practices that will get you started. We’ll have a variety of different equipment to see and try so that you can make choices that fit your needs and budget. Learn how to plan, navigate, pack, cook and set up camp. Session instructors include three AT through-hikers, section hikers, Scout leaders and experienced backpackers.

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Planned sessions include:

  • Backpacks
  • Clothing, Footwear and Accessories
  • Leave No Trace
  • Hygiene and First Aid    
  • Kitchen and Food Storage
  • Navigation
  • Water Treatment
  • Shelters, Tents, Hammocks and Sleep Systems    
  • Trek Planning
  • Backpacking with children

The sessions will follow a predetermined schedule in small groups, where you can meet like minded people and learn in a personal setting.

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Any prior hiking or backpacking experience is not required and you do not need to own any gear. All you need to bring is yourself, a good attitude, sturdy shoes, and a water bottle.

By the end of this day, you’ll learn:

  • What gear options are available to you
  • What to expect on an overnight backpacking trip
  • What to bring on a backpacking overnight
  • How to pack a backpack
  • How to prep and set up a camp
  • How to plan your next backpacking excursion
  • How to survive a single night in the woods (whether you’re hiking 1 mile or 20!)
  • The experiences and stories of many seasoned hikers and backpackers

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The Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club, BMECC, could not do this without the help from other nonprofits dedicated to making hiking fun:

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