BACKCOUNTRY 101 - Trip planning + basic navigation

Nov 28, 2013 - 6:00 PM
Nov 28, 2013 - 7:00 PM

Organizer Info

Mountain Equipment Co-operative

Meeting Point

6pm at MEC Vancouver

Trip Details

Grade:
A1
Category:
Presentation
Requirements:
  • Members Only
Max Participants:99

Trip Description

This is an MEC event; re-posted here to inform BCMC members that it's available to those interested.

Date: Thursday, 28 November, 2013
Topic: Trip planning + basic navigation   
Time: From 6 to 7pm
Organizer: MEC Vancouver
Price: Free
Type: Clinic
Proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate
Audience: All
Activity: Hiking and Camping
 

Backcountry 101 is a four part clinic series intended to help novice outdoor enthusiasts to plan, prepare and pack for their overnight/ multiday adventures. Once you've attended all the sessions you should be familiar with the equipment required for your next trip. Then entire series includes:

0) The 10 Essentials-  every week
1) Cooking systems + food: November 7th
2) Sleeping systems + packs: November 14th 
3) Clothing + footwear: November 21st 
4) Trip planning + basic navigation: November 28th

Visit the MEC Events information page http://events.mec.ca/event/9883/backcountry-101 for more information.

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