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Thru-hiking Prep Course

         This course will challenge and strengthen those wanting to venture into the wilderness for long-distance travel. Various topics will be explored from resupply techniques to dealing with the physiological and psychological changes that occur on a thru-hike. Tha Wookie will share his special interest in journaling and photography, as a means to share the adventure. A guest instructor (or two) -accomplished thru-hiker- will accompany the class on a free weekend or multi-day trip after the ABC tutorials have been completed. Learn the secrets to thru-hiking before you set out for your journey.

Content:

o Trip planning                                     
o Pre-trip conditioning
o Leave No Trace ethics
o Finding and using the right gear
o Lightweight backpacking
o Resupply techniques
o Using a map & compass
o Learning the specifics of the AT, PCT, CT, JMT, & PT
o Connecting with nature
o Thru-hiker's first aid
o Food
o Water
o Trail society
o Staying healthy on the long haul
o Hiking with partners
o Tapping into resources
o Journaling
o Photography
o Hiking "In Flow"