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From Campground to Backcountry -2 Nights
Start with the comfort of a campground before heading out on your first backpacking overnight.
Available spots
Service Description
Coming in 2027. Join us for this combo course where we car camp on the first night, shaking down our gear and getting reading for the following day, where we will break down camp, pack our backpacks, and head out for one night in the woods with everything we need on our backs. This class might be for you if: -you want to start backpacking but you have absolutely no clue how to get started -you have some experience backpacking, but you struggle with making decisions about what to bring, and you end up carrying extremely heavy packs and excess gear -you want to meet other, like-minded women who are interested in backpacking and the outdoors Topics covered in this course will be: -training/nutrition (the foundation of backpacking!) -preparing/planning gear -navigation -gear considerations/selection -clothing and layering -Leave No Trace Principles -first aid kit prep -10 essentials -food/nutrition -cooking/stoves -sleep systems -shelters -water treatment and hydration -Emergency situations (satellite messenger, p Schedule Friday: Meet and greet, set up camp, hiking basics, dinner, fire Saturday: Breakfast, backpacking overview, packing, hiking, set up camp Sunday: After breakfast, we will pack up camp, hike back down to the cars for our closing ceremonies and depart – with a revitalized sense of confidence, accomplishment and empowerment!
Cancellation Policy
All classes take place rain or shine. Cancellations made 14 days or more in advance will receive a full refund, minus a $25 non-refundable administrative fee. Cancellations made 7–13 days in advance will receive a 50% refund, minus the $25 administrative fee. Cancellations made less than 7 days in advance are non-refundable. No-shows are non-refundable and not eligible for credit. At our discretion, a partial credit may be issued toward a future class. In the event of severe or unsafe weather conditions (such as thunderstorms or high winds), the class will be cancelled and participants will receive a full refund or the option to transfer to another date.
Contact Details
(607) 288-3313
info@crescentmoonoutdoors.com
Finger Lakes, NY, USA