Learn the fine art of cramming all of your gear into your pack and lugging it around for miles and days. We’ll go over proper fitting, weight distribution and training with a weighted pack for big mountains or epic long endurance hikes.

1st backpacking trip of the year, Adirondacks style! Includes a summit attempt on one of the Adirondacks 46 High Peaks, or a fire tower. Group or individual options available. Start or add to your 46R journey here.

Get lost! Or do your best trying. This class covers the fundamentals of navigating with map and compass. Training exercises, challenges and a game or two to make things fun and interesting for everybody.

Basic outdoor skills that will dive into Leave No Trace principles, responsible fire starting skills, layering, maybe a wee bit of cooking and other skillsets that make being outdoors far more comfortable for everybody.

8-10 Mile out and back day hike on New York’s Westside Overland Trail. Dust off your hiking boots and cure your cabin fever. A great beginner hike that can be made longer or shorter depending on ability and comfort levels.

If you missed the first workshop here’s your chance to catch another before we dive into the advanced workshop. This class covers the basics of navigating with map and compass. Exercises, challenges and games.

What’s in your backpack? Are you carrying too much? Not enough? Does it fit you properly? Where do you put your rain gear and food? Bring your pack and gear for some hands on guidance and skills building before your next trip.

Challenge yourself and put your basic skills to the test. Fine tune your navigation skills for wilderness travel and emergency situations. This class will also be an intro to navigating with GPS as well as rescue devices.