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Introduction to Backpacking
Course Description
Learn from an expert to travel safely and responsibly in remote setting.  This is a great way to learn the principles of backpacking and enjoy the western slope of the Sierra Nevada mountain range.  Designed for those with little to no backcountry experience, we will be teaching technical backpacking principles and ethical and moral standards in wilderness settings.  We will also be learning about the local wildflowers ecology, and geology while we have a good time in the mountains!  Space is limited to the first 12 participants, so sign up early.

Montecito Lake Resort will supply all food, cooking gear, shelter, fist aid, and water treatment systems.  Some items on the gear checklist that participants do not have can be rented from Montecito Lake with advance notice.

Difficulty/Requirements
Participants should be 15 or older, physically fit and able to carry a backpack over hilly, rocky terrain up to five miles per day.  No prior backpacking experience required.

Dates
June 14th - 16th, 2007 (2 days)

Price
$299 per person until May 15, 2007
$350 per person after May 15, 2007

For more information or questions regarding the courses please contact our resident naturalist Morgan Wilkinson at (559)565-3388 or morgan@mslodge.com.

Montecito Lake is an equal opportunity service provider.  Montecito Lake is operated under special use permit with the Sequoia National Forest.