Events & Classes

New to hiking?  Want to explore new trails with confidence?  This course will go over all of the basics of hiking and is designed for novice hikers of all speeds and ability levels..  We will do a deep dive into the suggested gear for day hiking (ie. The 10 Essentials), basic trip planning, basic navigation …

During this class, you will learn how to properly read a map, the proper use of your compass, and how to use the two together. Topics include: Interpreting topographic map features Magnetic North vs. True North Magnetic variation (declination) Orienting your map Taking a bearing from a map Transferring a bearing from the field Triangulation …

Getting ready to spend the night out in a tent? This course will teach you the skills to be successful and comfortable spending a night in the wilderness. We will go over the fundamentals of backpacking by packing our pack, setting up a mock camp, learning how to use our stoves, making a fire, storing …

During this class, you will learn how to properly read a map, the proper use of your compass, and how to use the two together. Topics include: Interpreting topographic map features Magnetic North vs. True North Magnetic variation (declination) Orienting your map Taking a bearing from a map Transferring a bearing from the field Triangulation …