When on any backpacking trip there are some basic techniques and wilderness skills that you need to know. Whether you are an avid backpacker or a novice, an Outward Bound Wilderness backpacking course will help you to learn or brush up on many backpacking skills and techniques. Some of the most important are listed below.

 

Backpacking 101- You, your pack, and the trail.

 

Lightning - How to avoid it while backpacking and keep safe.

 

Navigation - Know where you have been, know where you are going.

 

Camping and Cooking - Learn about shelter, nutrition, and food preparation.

 

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