Backpacking 101
Taking your hiking to the next level! Let’s go backpacking!
Learn the fundamentals of backpacking and set yourself up for success!
Backpacking 101
- Invermere
$399
Distance
8 - 10km/day
Difficulty
Moderate
Elevation Gain
Up to 500m
About This Hike
Making the shift from day hiking to backpacking/backcountry camping can be intimidating. Trust us we know. We all have to start somewhere. In our opinion, the Backpacking 101 is a great place to start. This program is jam packed with information and instruction. We strive to help set you up for success and give you the fundamentals to planning a successful backpacking trip. You will learn the following and more;
- Small groups – We make sure you get personalized service!
- Pre Trip Planning & Organization – How to plan for a trip.
- What gear you will need and how to use it
- Leave No Trace – Learn ways to keep you impact to a minimum
- Food – What should we eat? how do we cook it?
- Intro to Navigation – map reading etc.
- Tech talks – Lets chat gear!
- and so much more!
Part of the program is a pre-trip info session to help you prepare for the trip. This is a 1-2 hour zoom call with your guide to go over packing, pre-trip planning and a few other key pieces of info to set you up for success.
Jump into the next faze of your hiking adventures with Playwest, you won’t be sorry!
Trip Details
Trip Location
- Invermere
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