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Part 1
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Start Time: 10 AM
Little Buffalo State Park - Recreation Hall
KTA Presents "Backpacking 101"
Maybe you've gone hiking on a trail in PA and you've encountered backpackers, folks with larger packs for overnight camping who seem to be having a great time. Maybe you've also thought you might like to try backpacking, but you don't know where to start. KTA is offering just what you're looking for, "Backpacking 101".
"Backpacking 101" is a two part course designed to teach you all the basic skills you need for backpacking in Penn’s Woods. Part 1 is a one day class that will cover all of the important issues and skills. We'll cover how to choose your backpack, tent, stove, clothing and other equipment, how to plan a backpacking trip, how to set up camp, the very important “Leave No Trace” skills, choosing and cooking food, staying safe in the woods, etc. Part 2 is an optional, fairly easy, two day, overnight backpacking trip led by experienced leaders.
This course will be led by three experienced backpackers and trip leaders, Dave Gantz, Paul Shaw, and Jim Foster, who are volunteering their time. Dave is a KTA Director, backpacking guidebook author, and outdoor retailer professional - www.walkwithgantz.com. Paul is President of KTA, a lifelong backpacker and owner of Treks & Trails International, a company that leads hiking and backpacking trips all over the world -www.treksandtrailsinternational.com. Jim is Board Secretary of KTA, an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and has led several backpacking trips. An additional instructor, a woman with extensive backpacking experience, will share her knowledge from a woman’s perspective.
All proceeds will benefit KTA. Part 1 will cost $50 per person, and will be limited to 40 participants. Thanks to our friends at DCNR, Part 1 will be held on Saturday, May 20 at beautiful Little Buffalo State Park, located near Newport, north of Harrisburg. Part 2 will cost an additional $50, and will be organized by the leaders at the end of Part 1.
To register for Part 1, complete the online sign up or print this application and send it to KTA, along with the $50 fee. We must have your signed application and fee before we can hold a place for you. Should you have questions or need more information, contact Paul Shaw at President@kta-hike.org.
Complete the online sign up or print this registration application and mail with payment to KTA. Direct questions to Brynn Furnace, Program Administrator at bfurnace@kta-hike.org.
Part 1
Saturday, May 20, 2017
Start Time: 10 AM
Little Buffalo State Park - Recreation Hall
KTA Presents "Backpacking 101"
Maybe you've gone hiking on a trail in PA and you've encountered backpackers, folks with larger packs for overnight camping who seem to be having a great time. Maybe you've also thought you might like to try backpacking, but you don't know where to start. KTA is offering just what you're looking for, "Backpacking 101".
"Backpacking 101" is a two part course designed to teach you all the basic skills you need for backpacking in Penn’s Woods. Part 1 is a one day class that will cover all of the important issues and skills. We'll cover how to choose your backpack, tent, stove, clothing and other equipment, how to plan a backpacking trip, how to set up camp, the very important “Leave No Trace” skills, choosing and cooking food, staying safe in the woods, etc. Part 2 is an optional, fairly easy, two day, overnight backpacking trip led by experienced leaders.
This course will be led by three experienced backpackers and trip leaders, Dave Gantz, Paul Shaw, and Jim Foster, who are volunteering their time. Dave is a KTA Director, backpacking guidebook author, and outdoor retailer professional - www.walkwithgantz.com. Paul is President of KTA, a lifelong backpacker and owner of Treks & Trails International, a company that leads hiking and backpacking trips all over the world -www.treksandtrailsinternational.com. Jim is Board Secretary of KTA, an Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, and has led several backpacking trips. An additional instructor, a woman with extensive backpacking experience, will share her knowledge from a woman’s perspective.
All proceeds will benefit KTA. Part 1 will cost $50 per person, and will be limited to 40 participants. Thanks to our friends at DCNR, Part 1 will be held on Saturday, May 20 at beautiful Little Buffalo State Park, located near Newport, north of Harrisburg. Part 2 will cost an additional $50, and will be organized by the leaders at the end of Part 1.
To register for Part 1, complete the online sign up or print this application and send it to KTA, along with the $50 fee. We must have your signed application and fee before we can hold a place for you. Should you have questions or need more information, contact Paul Shaw at President@kta-hike.org.
Complete the online sign up or print this registration application and mail with payment to KTA. Direct questions to Brynn Furnace, Program Administrator at bfurnace@kta-hike.org.