Learn to Back Country Camp/Trip

1 day (approximately)
Offered in: English

Learn to Back Country Camp/Trip:

Location:
North Simcoe/South Muskoka (based in Collingwood)

Are you eager to get away from the busy campgrounds and start camping in the back country? Step it Up Adventures is here to give you the knowledge and skills to plan and navigate your first hiking or paddling trip in the back country. Our sessions are private and customized to meet your learning needs/interests. We provide the expertise and all required equipment for these sessions.

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What's Included

All equipment.
Guide: Visit us at stepitupadventures.ca to read our guides' biographies.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you at the meeting location, as agreed upon in the consultation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Once you have booked your session we will reach out and have a consultation to learn what knowledge, skills and abilities you are most interested in learning. Topics may include all or some of the following:

1. Gear Selection: Buying tripping gear can be overwhelming and expensive. We help you navigate this by showing and discussing various pieces of equipment, such as sleeping systems, tents, water filtration, and camp stoves.
2. Packing: Learn how and what equipment and clothing to pack.
3. Food: Learn about various back country food options.
4 Selecting & Setting up your Campsite: Learn how to be "Bear Wise" and ensure you are safe when bad weather hits.
5. Map Reading & Trip Planning: Learn the fundamentals of basic map reading route planning.
6. Paddling & Hiking: Learn some base hiking techniques and/or paddling strokes and portaging tips.

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Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Step it Up Adventures

Tags

Hiking Tours
Kayaking Tours
On the Water
Camping
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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