Travelling off trail and camping high in the mountains away from any campgrounds.

If you are looking for gaining confidence in the backcountry this is the course for you. This course is the best introduction into wild travel and remote camping. We will teach you all about travelling across the mountains, navigating terrain using map and compass, how to plan a route and where to camp.

This is the ticket to blow open your world of exploration. This course will give you the confidence and skills to explore all those out of the way spots that you see on the maps. Have you ever looked over a map and thought that would be a neat spot to go and check out. Or, maybe, you just want to go to a place that few people have trod before.

In doing this kind of exploration you need to be much more self sufficient in gear that you carry and in your navigation skills. There isn’t somebody following you along the trail that can get help for you should something go wrong. So we will be carrying all of our gear!

We will be sleeping in tents and you can have the option of sleeping under the stars or under a tarp set up should you wish. All you need is a good pair of boots, sleeping bag and pad, water bottle and obviously your clothing. We will provide tents, tarps and camp food. If you don’t have a large backpack we have some spare ones available on a limited basis so please let us know when you are booking or give us a call.

Taught and lead by an ACMG hiking guide this is the best and safest way to learn independent exploration. We will spend a weekend out in the mountains learning and enjoying exploring a remote spot. This course is a weekend of exploration and fun hiking.

Goals and Objective

  • Off trail travel and navigation
  • Off trail route planning and timing
  • Remote camping
  • Leave no trace principles
  • Gear and planning
  • Bear awareness and safety

Dates

2 Days

7-8th August 2021

Cost

$200

Registraion $50

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Full course $200 (210.00 inc GST)

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