Backpacking 101 at the Chinsegut Conservation Center
- When: Saturday, March 30, 2024, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Location: Chinsegut Conservation Center, 23212 Lake Lindsey Road, Brooksville, Florida 34601
- Cost: $20 per person
Please join us as Not A Clue Adventures offers a one day Backpacking 101 class at Chinsegut Conservation Center. The class is $20 per person, and you must register through the Not A Clue Adventures website at the following link: Booking Backpacking 101 1 Day Workshop for 3/30/24 - Not A Clue Adventures (fareharbor.com)
This one-day class will give a basic introduction to backpacking. The topics that will be covered include planning tips, gear review, choosing your meals, understanding your fitness level, and understanding the basic skills needed. They will review gear lists and basic first aid kits, give tips to organize your backpack and review Leave No Trace Principles.
Please bring a refillable water bottle and a bag lunch as we will be taking a break for lunch and there will not be time to go off property. If you have your own pack, please feel free to bring that too. This is a great opportunity to test out your gear. If there is rain in the forecast, please bring a poncho/rain gear. We also recommend wearing comfortable shoes for walking and bringing a hat, sunscreen, and bug spray.
After lunch, we will practice packing up equipment and take a short hike.
Chinsegut has one track chair available on a first come, first serve basis for people with mobility challenges. If you would like to participate in this program and feel like you would benefit from the use of the chair, please contact us to request an accommodation. Any person who requires special accommodation to participate should notify us at least 2 weeks before the event by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by calling 352-754-6722. Those with hearing or speech impairments may contact the agency using the Florida Relay Service at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or 800-955-8770 (voice).
- Website: outreach.myfwc.com
- Contact Phone: (352)754-6722
- Contact Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
- Category: Informational
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