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The Farms: Backpacking for Beginners

Event Type
Conference/Workshop
Sponsor
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Location
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
Date
Jun 22, 2024   9:00 am - 12:00 pm  
Cost
$75
Registration
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Experience Level: Beginner

Experience the outdoors in a new and exciting way at Backpacking for Beginners from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Saturday, June 22 in The Studio and outdoors.

Backpacking is an extremely rewarding activity that requires skill, knowledge, preparation and physical conditioning. In this class, Kelly Tang will cover what equipment to use, route planning, safety and more. You will emerge from this session with the knowledge and desire to start your backpacking journey. This class will include an outdoor, hands-on portion (weather permitting).

$75/person. Register here by June 15. All sales are final.

If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

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