Intro To Backpacking Workshop

Join us at Furnace Run Park for a deep dive into all things backpacking with your guide: Backcountry Therapy! Learn the basics of how to pack and plan for your first trip, discover helpful tips and tricks, hang out with an experienced wilderness enthusiast, and get a chance to test out some gear! Adventure is out there! Let us introduce you!

We will have a slideshow presentation followed by a hands-on gear demonstration and ending with time for all of your questions.
Program Type Nature Education
Program Subcategory -
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Online Registration Yes
Enrollment Begin Date 6/24/2025
Enrollment End Date 8/11/2025
Instructor(s)
Michael Campisi
Gender Any Gender
Enrollment Minimum 0
Maximum 20
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Early-Bird
Available from 6/24/2025 until 7/8/2025
Residency Restriction -None-
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Amount $12.00
Additional (household member)
Available from 6/24/2025 until 8/11/2025
Residency Restriction -None-
Membership Restrictions -
Amount $5.00
Saturday - 08/16/2025
Start Time 11:00 AM
End Time 12:30 PM
Location Furnace Run Nature Center