Classes & TalksSaturday, November 7
Mastering The Art of Ultralight Backpacking Seminar
Saturday, November 7 · 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. · CT Forest & Park Association’s headquarters
- When
- Saturday, November 7 · 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Where
- CT Forest & Park Association’s headquarters16 Meriden Road · Rockfall, CT · 06481
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About this event
About This Event
Back by popular demand. Are you a seasoned hiker looking for ways to lighten your pack below that elusive 10 lb base weight? Or are you just an ultralight, curious new hiker looking for a judgment-free atmosphere to ask questions? Join Reach Your Summit and Connecticut Forest & Park Association for a one-of-a-kind fun, interactive presentation.
Enjoy stories from the trail from two ultralight backpackers with many miles under their trail runners. Mat Jobin (Reach Your Summit owner, guide, and thru-hiker) and Kristen Gardella (thru-hiker and FKT record holder) will also share their journeys toward their current ultralight packs and failures they’ve had along the way, with a show-and-tell of gear, tips they like to use to help keep their packs light, guidance on how to pack an ultralight frameless backpack, Leave No Trace principles, and they’ll answer any questions you may have.
RSVP Recommended. This free event is co-sponsored by Reach Your Summit & Connecticut Forest & Park Association. It will be held at Connecticut Forest & Park Association Headquarters located in Middlefield, CT.
Your event leader: Reach Your Summit gets people out onto New England’s mountains, trails, and water through guided trips and outdoor lessons for all skill levels. Founded on more than 15 years of professional guiding experience, they focus on building confidence, fitness, and environmental awareness through hands-on outdoor education. Learn more at reachyoursummit.net .
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From Reach Your Summit
Listed by Connecticut Forest and Park Association - (The Events Calendar) and Reach Your Summit (Wix Events), gathered by the Hartford events calendar.