Mountain Trekking Course Introduction to Day Hiking, Mountain Trekking and Backpacking Register for the MTC Now

Mountain Trekking Course is for anyone wanting to improve their travel skills and get into the backcountry. We will cover equipment, packing, and preparing for day hiking, wilderness trekking, and backpacking. A special emphasis will me made on how to travel lighter. Also covered will be backcountry travel techniques, safe water crossing techniques, backcountry cooking, backcountry baking, food storage and camping skills needed to enjoy oneself safely. We will discuss mountain weather and travel conditions.

       

Bear awareness will be studied along with bear deterrents and warning devices and each of their pros and cons. We will finish up with a relaxing two day backpacking trip in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. This short mountain trek will give you a chance to see some beautiful country while practicing bear awareness and safe wilderness travel skills. The Mountain Trekking Course is a great way to get the skills and confidence necessary to start traveling farther into the backcountry.

Mountain Trekking Course Information

• Prerequisite: Wilderness Survival Core Seminar
• Cost: $245
• Time: 7pm for Evening Classes & Weekend
• Location: Resource Center & Nordegg area, West of Rocky Mountain House, AB
• Dates: Evening Sessions 1st Tuesday and Thursday evening in June. Weekend Trip 2nd Weekend in June
• Need exact dates: 2008 Course Dates [PDF]
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• Required Forms: Waiver & Release and Medical Form

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