Grand Canyon Backpacking  

April 19 - 21 

(course leaves early Friday morning)

This introductory - intermediate backpacking course is a field-based, hands-on backcountry excursion focusing on the basic skills necessary to safely plan, prepare for, and embark on overnight trips and to interact with natural / cultural history of the area visited. The Grand Canyon offers unique geology, animal and plant life, which will be a key component of this class. Safe travel, camping skills, equipment selection and operation, Leave No Trace minimum impact principles, and sound decision-making are all introduced as foundational skills for safe and responsible backcountry travel in this course.  The course is open to all, but Grand Canyon hikes below the rim are strenuous, and strong physical fitness is required.  Fear of heights might also be an issue, please chat with us if you have concerns about your abilities to take this course.

Days: 3
Price: $250 | $275| $300
Physical challenge: 1 2 3 4 5
Activity: Backpacking
Credit: 1, PRM 209