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Backpacking 101: Workshop
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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 [email protected].

Complete the online sign up or print this registration application and mail with payment to KTA. Direct questions to Brynn Furnace, Program Administrator at [email protected].

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  • About
    • News >
      • Newfoundland 2024 Trip Report
      • Newsletter Archive
      • Meet PA Hikers
      • Trail Care Stories
    • Contact
    • About KTA
    • Work For KTA
    • Strategic Plan
    • Volunteer with KTA
    • Our People
    • Our Story
    • Diversity & Inclusion
    • Press
    • Multimedia
  • GET INVOLVED
    • Advocacy >
      • Kids Trail Ambassador Program
    • Donate >
      • Monthly Giving: Keep Trails Alive
      • Planned Giving: The Heritage Society
      • Giving for the Future: Endowment Fund
      • Hike to Give: 100-Mile Trail Challenge
    • Membership
    • Events >
      • Philadelphia Hiking Weekend 2025
      • 2025 MST Everett SP Survey
      • KTA Leave No Trace Level One Training
      • Wales 2025 >
        • Wales Interest Form
      • Keystone Hiking & Outdoor Weekend 2025
      • Backpacking for Beginners 2025
      • LHHT Slackpack 2025
  • GET OUTDOORS
    • KTA Gear Loaner Program
    • Trails
    • Pennsylvania Hiking Trail Trailers
  • Trail Care Program
    • FAQs Trail Care
    • Report a Trail Issue
    • 2025 Weekday Trail Care
    • #02 WMRT/RGST
    • #03 Donut Hole
    • #04 BFT
    • #05 A.T. section
    • #6 MST-Everett
    • #11 CKT CO
    • Trail Love Events
    • KTA’s A.T. Section
  • Hiking Awards
  • Store
  • CLUBS
    • Hiking Clubs
    • KTA Grants-to-Clubs
    • Report Club Hours