Backpacking Basics

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Learn the ABCs of 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. Instructor: Mike Dowell

Thursday, November 5 | Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed Office | 6-7:30 p.m.

Ages 14+

$9 | Gold and Silver Card does not apply 

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Mike Dowell
Mike Dowell

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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
Registration begins Jul 14th at 12:00 PM
Starts Thu, Nov 5th 2026 6:00 - 7:30 PM
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Min Age 14 yr.
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Instructors:
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Thu, Nov 5th 2026 6:00 - 7:30 PM Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed
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