Backpacking Basics


*Adult Programs / Adult Fall Programs / Adult Outdoor Education & Events -
2025 Fall Catalog

Learn the ABCs backpacking from how to pack to what to bring and why. Once you know the fundamentals of backpacking, you are sure to be safe and comfortable on overnight or multi-day trips into nature.

Thursday, November 6 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 6-7:30 p.m.

Ages 14+

$9 | Gold and Silver Card does not apply / PSD Employee Discount Eligible


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Mike Dowell

Hi, everyone! I am Mike Dowell, after obtaining a degree in Outdoor Leadership & Recation, and was a Backcountry Trips Director in Wyoming, where I trained backpacking and horsepacking guides for many seasons, and can't wait to share this knoweldge and my experience of all things backcountry!

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BP Basics

  Mike Dowell


Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed : Room 34
Thursday, Nov 6
6:00 - 7:30 PM

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Min Age   14 yr.