Tahoe Rim Trail Association - Backpacking 101
Date and Time
Saturday Aug 20, 2016 Sunday Aug 21, 2016
8:00am, August 20 - 2:00pm, August 21
Location
Carson Pass to Showers Lake
Distance: 10 miles round trip
Difficulty: Moderate
Fees/Admission
$85 (Non-TRTA Members) and $65 (TRTA Members)
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Contact Information
Maggie Brandenburg
Outdoor & Youth Programs Manager
(775)298-0239
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Description
This two-day/one-night introductory backpacking course is designed for novice backcountry enthusiasts. Join us and learn the essential skills and techniques to keep you safe and comfortable while enjoying the freedom, quiet and freshness that only backpacking can afford. After a classroom introduction to backpacking, we will begin the 5 mile hike from the Carson Pass Trailhead, following a scenic journey through wildflower-covered meadows. Participants will enjoy the evening at picture-perfect Showers Lake, where you will learn hands-on backpacking techniques and enjoy a good night's rest next to an alpine lake.