This course is specifically designed for survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. A Mental health professional will be present as a resource and to facilitate support groups and therapeutic activities to coincide with the backpacking curriculum. This weekend course is an introductory backpacking trip. By the end of the weekend, you will have acquired the skills to plan and carry out an enjoyable multi-day backpacking trip using established trails and campsites, and will have a foundation upon which to build more advanced wilderness and camping skills.

Location: Adirondack Forest Preserve, New York

Dates: September 23-25

Length: 3 Night, 2 Days weekend

Cost: Free For Participants

Difficulty Description: Beginner

Skills Covered in This Course Will Include:

•    Equipment selection and packing

•    Meal planning and open air cooking

     (food suggestion list provided in advance)

•    Water treatment and approaches to hydration

•    Balancing adequate hydration with optimum

     pack weight.

•    Knots and hitches for securing tents and food

      bags

•    Food storage and caching strategies

•    Leave No Trace principles

•    Construction of a comfortable, low-impact

      campsite

•    How to go to the bathroom in the outdoors

•    And many, many other backcountry skills