Desert Voyagers

Topics Covered

• Pack fitting and gear selection
• Proper pack loading
• Boot selection
• Trekking pole use
• Campfire techniques and ethics
• Basic map reading
• Cooking
• Environmental issues

Backpacking Workshop is a class that covers all the basics of backpacking. Our expert instructors have logged hundreds of days and thousands of miles hiking most major trails in AZ, and many national hikes all over the North American continent. They will share all the basics as well as a few unexpected surprises!

Typically Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Office
After Introductions, the first two hours will cover all the gear: packs, stoves, shelter and warmth, clothing and how to pack it all away.
The second two hours will cover all the planning, tips and tricks, and techniques we have learned along the way. Resources, personal experiences, and ethical considerations will all be discussed. Typical Schedule Of a Class

Topics Covered

• Ultralight gear available today
• Pack features and selection
• Shoe selection
• Trekking pole use
• Tips for multifuction items
• Weight reduction Pros and Cons
• Food for ultralight use
• Other considerations

Ultralight Backpacking is a class that covers all the basics of weight reduction. With so many new materials, techniques, and interesting multi-function pieces of gear out there, going ultralight has never been easier. Ultralight packing is certainly a nice way to go on the trail, but it also carries certain risks and compromises when you reach camp. We will take a look at all this and help you figure out where you want to be on the packed weight scale by the end of the night!

Typically Wednesday Evenings 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Office
After Introductions, the first two hours will cover all the gear and techniques for cutting weight from it.
The second two hours will cover all the pros and cons of different approaches, tips, tricks, and techniques we have learned along the way. Resources, personal experiences, and ethical considerations will all be discussed. Typical Schedule Of a Class

Topics Covered*

• Essential survival tools and use
• Route finding
• Temperature moderation
• Emergency fire use and ethics
• Signaling
• Food and water finding
• In-field equipment manufacture
• Other considerations
*anticipated, subject to change

Wilderness Survival is still in the planning stages. Please join our mailing list or one of our social networks to know the moment a final curriculm is announced!

Expected to be a weekend long class times and locations to be announced
Most likely this will be a weekend long class out in the feild. We believe in hands on experiences above all else. Check out one of our other excellent classes to get a feel for how we teach! Typical Schedule Of a Class