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SUMMARY:Backpacking for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Planning and executing a multi-day hike can be daunting for the 
 first-time backpacker\, but with a little knowledge\, forethought and 
 financial management\, anyone can hit the trail for a couple days or even a 
 week--and if you can hike for a week\, maybe you're ready to tackle the 
 Appalachian Trail.\n\nThis class covers the basic skills necessary for solo 
 or group backpacking\, including:\n\n- Organizing a hike from start to 
 finish\n\n- Selecting gear for best utility and price\n\n- packing for low 
 weight and easy access\n\n- Tenting (and other sleeping 
 accommodations)\n\n- Dressing for the weather and staying warm and dry\n\n- 
 Choosing the right meals and trail snacks for energy\n\n- Finding water and 
 making it safe for drinking\n\n- Orienteering with map and compass to find 
 your way\n\n- Avoiding negative encounters with plants and animals 
 (including the dreaded tick)\n\n- Preparing for most emergency 
 situations.\n\nYou'll also receive plans for three hikes geared toward 
 beginning backpackers in Western New York\, as well as lists and links to 
 other resources to get you started. Happy hiking!\n\nRegistration is 
 requested. Register here: Backpacking for Beginners - LibCal - Gates Public 
 Library
LOCATION:Gates - Library Meeting Room\, Gates Public Library
ORGANIZER;CN="Kristyn Stauffer":MAILTO:kristyn.stauffer@libraryweb.org
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CONTACT;CN="Kristyn Stauffer":MAILTO:kristyn.stauffer@libraryweb.org
STATUS:CONFIRMED
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URL:https://calendar.libraryweb.org/event/16630392
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