01 JANUARY 2023 | GRANTS PASS, OR. — Whether you’re dusting off the old pack or you’ve never embarked on an overnight backpacking trip, we know it can be intimidating. So sign up for our Backpackers Academy, a two hour course followed by an easily approachable overnight backpacking trip, led by our stewardship coordinator Alex Relph who has over 10 years of backpacking experience.
We’ve got courses in Grants Pass, Medford, and Brookings. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org now for details and to sign up.
During your two hour course, we cover
- The right gear and where to find it
- How to plan and pack for an overnight trip
- Basic safety
- Building backcountry itineraries that work for you
- Food and cooking
Bring what gear you’ve got and we’ll help you get setup. Don’t have any gear? No problem. We’ll point you in the right direction.
The classroom course is followed by an approachable overnight backpacking trip that starts with a gear check and an opportunity to get your backpack fitted and adjusted. Then we head out, hike in, and spend a night on the trail.
Classroom Sessions: Get geared up and ready
- January 13: Grants Pass Library (200 NW C St), 10am – 12pm.
- February 9: Medford REI (95 Rossanley Drive), 6pm – 8pm
- March 4: Chetco Library (405 Alder St, Brookings), 10:30am – 12:30pm
Hike the Wild Rogue Loop with us this spring
Overnight Backpacks: Get out!
- January 21 – 22: Rogue River Trail. Hike in is about three easy miles.
- February 18 – 29: Illinois River Trail. Hike in is about six moderate miles.
- March 11 – 12: Rogue River Trail (out of Agness). Hike in is approximately six easy miles.
By the end of your academy, you’ll be ready to sign up for a longer backpacking trip with SMC, other groups, or hit the trail on your own. Members only. Not a member? It’s $35 a year and you can sign up here. Just email alex@siskiyoumountainclub.org now for details and to sign up.
And check out our full calendar here.
