Backpacking 101 - Prep for Your First Trip

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Want to go backpacking on an outdoor adventure, but unsure where to start? You'll learn trip planning, risk assessment, gear selection, the 10 essentials, Leave No Trace principles, and camp setup. Gain confidence and knowledge by exploring and using gear.

Please bring comfortable shoes, weather appropriate attire, snacks/water, Oregon State Parks pass (or purchase at site).

List of classes for 9SPR600Z Backpacking 101 - Prep for Your First Trip
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25510In-personCorbett GUYTAL PARK
Saturday
from 10am to 2:50pm
April 11, 2026
Instructor: Trisha Schales
Tuition: $80 Fees: $0
Notes: Must reg/drop by 4/6.

New to PCC? Follow the non-credit steps on the how to register page.