Date: Sat Jun 01, 9:00 AM PDT - Sun Jun 02, 1:00 PM PDT
Category:
- Adult Training
Level:
- Volunteers
Adults must have taken a Wilderness Hiking Course and Outdoor
Skills Training to register for this event.
Take the next step in your outdoor progression with a
one-night overnight basic backpacking course! Discover how to make
yourself comfortable in the wild and learn the essentials for
backpacking. Gain hands-on experience with hiking, tent setup, meal
prep, bathrooms, and more. Take this Troop
Outdoor Adventure Readiness Self-Assessment before singing up.
The Backpacking 101 Course is a prerequisite for Backpacking
102 Course, which will be offered on July 13 and 14, 2024.
This course is a part of the Whispering Winds June Training
Palooza and occurs at the same time as some other trainings that are
being offered. Attendees should view this Training
Palooza chart to confirm that they are not signing up for
trainings that conflict with one another. If you've accidentally
double-booked your time, please email answers@girlscoutsosw.org
and we can help rearrange your training schedule.
Participant Information
This is a Girl Scout activity for registered members only.
This is an adults-only training.
Price
$37.50adult
Food
All supplies for meals will be included. Participants will work
together to practice and prepare meals on backpacking stoves. Please
email answers@girlscoutsosw.org
if you have dietary restrictions.
Supplies
Please note this entire event is outside and to prepare
for all weather.
Backpacking equipment is not required. This
course will help you understand what to look for when
purchasing/using backpacking equipment in the future.
Supplies required include: tent, sleeping bag, and pad.
Full list of required supplies will be sent upon registration closing.
If you need help aquiring camping supplies please consider renting or
borrowing items from friends, family and fellow Girl Scouts. Email answers@girlscoutsosw.org
if you need resources for how to rent camping equipment.
Attending as a troop/group? Follow the safety ratios listed in
Volunteer Essentials. Note: attending with any girl other than your
own qualifies you as a Girl Scout group that needs to follow ratio requirements.
The Backpacking 101 Course is a prerequisite for the Backpacking 102
Course, which will be offered on July 13 and 14, 2024. The Backpacking
102 trip will be planned during the Backpacking 101 workshop.
Registration for Backpacking 102 will open after Backpacking
101.
Adult Training Requirements
Adults must have previously taken a Wilderness Hiking Course
and Outdoor Skills Training to register for this event.
Registration, Cancellation & Refund Information
Registration for this activity is hosted by Girl Scouts -
Please email answers@girlscoutsosw.org
on or before the registration deadline for assistance.
Registration closes on May 19. Request for
cancellation/refund or transfer must be submitted via email to answers@girlscoutsosw.org
by this date. A refund less the council administrative fee is
available.
GSOSW reserves the right to cancel an event
due to low enrollment or other circumstances which would make the
event non-viable. If GSOSW cancels an event, registrants will be
notified and offered a full refund.