Backpacker’s Boot Camp

Backpacker’s Boot Camp is designed for inexperienced, new backpackers, those looking to brush-up on their skills or to simply get out and make new friends. This adventure combines hiking and camping in a remote wilderness setting. The goal is to become self sufficient & familiar with gear and gain skills, knowledge & confidence required for a safe and memorable wilderness hiking and camping experience. We will hike approximately 40km over the course of 3 days and camp 2 nights in the Tobeatic Wilderness. The terrain where we will be hiking will be mainly flat and easy to navigate. This adventure is fully outfitted. Provided essential gear includes a 55ltr backpack, sleeping bag, sleeping pad/mattress, solo tent, cooking system with fuel, headlamp, water filtration device. Meals included: Day 1: Lunch, Supper + 2 Snack options; Day 2: Breakfast, Lunch, Supper + 3 Snack options; Day 3: Breakfast, Lunch + 2 Snack options. Wild Soul Food dehydrated meals & snack menu options will be provide at time of booking. We will have a zoom meeting the week prior to our adventure, it’s a good chance to get to know each other, discuss our trip plan, packing techniques, what to bring and what to expect. During our adventure there will be opportunities to discover and learn about the remote landscape of the Tobeatic Wilderness; while focusing on the basics of backpacking, setting camp, water filtration techniques, campfire & cook system cooking, safety awareness, Leave No Trace principles and more. And spend the evenings enjoying our accomplishments and a restful night under the stars. Max 6 participants, registration required