About this trip
The Backpacking 2.0 course is an educational course intended to help participants backpack smarter, lighter, easier, and more mindfully.
Our core curriculum is covered in 2 to 3 sessions:
- DESTINATION: Planning efficiently
- GEAR: Bringing only the right gear
- FOOD: Eating well
Class sizes are limited to a maximum of 10 per cohort to facilitate meaningful discussions and individual attention. Many of our course alumni become lifelong friends and backpacking trip mates.
Classes take place in our open-air classroom in Berkeley, CA, or over Zoom video conference.
What’s included
- 3 core learning modules
- 3-hour workshopEither in Berkeley, CA or over interactive web session
- 4 video check-ins
- Expert Office hours
- Access to gear library
- Exclusive gear deals
- Trip planning templates
Itinerary
Module 1
Destination
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Who’s Going
Your Organizer
Duncan
US Nonprofit backpacking academy