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Backpacking 101: Overnight at Sawyer Pond


You deserve to feel confident in the wilderness.

Learn to support yourself & your community by packing and planning efficiently, cook outdoors and successfully spend a night in the forest. Leave feeling confident in your skills and recharged!

Join us on June 1st for an extraordinary Backpacking 101 experience at Sawyer Pond. Immerse yourself in nature, gain skills that last a lifetime, pass on the knowledge to future generations, and practice or develop a new understanding of what it means to get outside.

Breaking down the experience:

What Trail: Sawyer Pond Trail

Arrival Time: 9:00am

Total Length of the hike: 3mi (1.5 in day one,1.5 out day two)

Elevation Gain: 375ft

Risk Management: Warm layers & water proof clothing is required. NO COTTON please- we recommend wool or synthetic blends.. Warm layers & waterproof clothing are required. NO COTTON, please! We recommend wool or synthetic blends.

For all who are in need of gear support and reccomendations:

  • A complimentary 30-minute conference call is included in your ticket to make sure you have what you need.

  • Backpacks and sleeping bags are available for rent upon booking

  • All clients receive an in depth list catered to this specific trip once booking is finalized.

Experience the Beauty:

  • Connect with nature and experience the beauty of waking up in the forest.

  • Escape the bustle of daily life and recenter yourself in the tranquility of the wilderness.

    Trail Experience:

    • A short trail designed for success, allowing participants to experience carrying essentials on their pack.

    • Learn navigation skills and build confidence for future backpacking trips.

    • Practice and refine skills you may have learned before, or develop a completely new understanding of what it means to get outside

Pricing:$444

What's Included:

  1. Guidance:

    • Expert guidance to ensure a safe and enjoyable backpacking experience.

    • Gain skills that will last a lifetime, enriching your outdoor adventures.

    • Pass on your newfound knowledge to future generations and loved ones.

    • Permits for the overnight stay at Sawyer Pond included in your booking.

  2. Meals:

    • Enjoy a prepared hassle-free luxury lunch.

    • Get ready to cook a delicious dinner and breakfast out in nature with your group!

    • All stoves, cookware, and ingredients provided.

    • Proper water filtration systems for a safe drinking water experience.

  3. Specialty Merch:

    • Exclusive specialty merchandise as a memento of your backpacking adventure.

  4. Complimentary Consultation Call:

    • All booked clients receive a complimentary 30-minute conference call.

    • Discuss and practice skills you may have learned before or develop a completely new understanding of what it means to get outside.

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