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DESCRIPTION:Have you ever been interested in learning about what backpackin
 g is all about? Have you ever wondered why is it popular\, how do people g
 et into it\, where do they go\, what do they need\, is it possible to back
 pack and still be comfortable out there? Come to this class and get these 
 questions answered so you can get ready for your first backpacking trip of
  the season. Upon completion of this class\, participants will: \n Learn a
 bout what backpacking is and why it is a popular outdoor activity&nbsp\; \
 n Learn about the gear and supplies needed to backpack effectively and com
 fortably while also creatively thinking of substitutions they have that ca
 n be used in place of high-end/expensive gear. \n Learn how to effectively
  pack a backpack&nbsp\; \n Learn about local areas that will be good spots
  for your first backpacking trip and what time of year is the best to visi
 t these location&nbsp\; \n Get hands on practice with packing a backpack \
 n --- Class is located in the Mendota Lodge on the water lever of Memorial
  Union (along the lakefront and across from the Outdoor UW office) ---- **
 *&nbsp\;If you are a person with a disability needing reasonable accommoda
 tion for this course\, please contact our Dan Dunne\,&nbsp\;ddunne@wisc.ed
 u ***\n\nCONTACT: 262-1630\, OutdoorUW@union.wisc.edu\n\nURL: https://unio
 n.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/event/outdoor-explorer-ser
 ies-backpacking-basics-0
LOCATION:Mendota Lodge\, Lower Level\, Memorial Union
SUMMARY:Outdoor Explorer Series: Backpacking Basics
URL;VALUE=URI:https://union.wisc.edu/events-and-activities/event-calendar/e
 vent/outdoor-explorer-series-backpacking-basics-0
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