Name: BACKCOUNTRY 101 - Clothing + footwear |
Starts: Thu Nov 21, 2013 |
Meetup: 6pm at MEC Vancouver |
Return: Thu Nov 21, 2013 |
Registration opens: Fri Nov 08, 2013 |
Event category: Presentation |
Difficulty grade: A1 [?] |
For members only: No |
Screening used: No |
Max participants: - |
Organizer: Mountain Equipment Co-operative ![]() |
Profile info: |
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This is an MEC event; re-posted here to inform BCMC members that it's available to those interested.
Topic: Clothing + footwear
Time: From 6 to 7pm
Organizer: MEC Vancouver
Price: Free
Type: Clinic
Proficiency: Beginner, Intermediate
Audience: All
Activity: Hiking and Camping
Backcountry 101 is a four part clinic series intended to help novice outdoor enthusiasts to plan, prepare and pack for their overnight/ multiday adventures. Once you've attended all the sessions you should be familiar with the equipment required for your next trip. Then entire series includes:
0) The 10 Essentials- every week
1) Cooking systems + food: November 7th
2) Sleeping systems + packs: November 14th
3) Clothing + footwear: November 21st
4) Trip planning + basic navigation: November 28th
Visit the MEC Events information page http://events.mec.ca/event/9042/backcountry-101-nov21 for more information.