Staying Found Part Two: I go to the woods to lose my mind … NOT my way!
August 6, 2020
The advent of GPS navigation tools has made easy for us to find our way in just about any terrain. But what happens when your
The Miami Group Outings Committee has collaborated with two local businesses to offer a series of virtual training sessions in backpacking-related topics. Sponsored by Roads, Rivers and Trails, Summit Trek and Travel, and Miami Group Sierra Club, the series offers training on subjects like Leave No Trace, basic backpacking gear, and food and stoves. We even have some presentations on topics outside of backpacking, including mountain biking, birding and canoe/kayak camping!
All virtual sessions will be free of charge and presented by experienced instructors. Look for schedule details in future Newsletters, on our website, and the Sierra Club Outings Meetup page.
Sessions are also recorded, so be sure to check out our YouTube channel to view topics from the past.
Email Nancy Ball at [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about these events or leading a virtual training session.
Staying Found Part One: I go to the woods to lose my mind … NOT my way!
July 29, 2020
The advent of GPS navigation tools has made easy for us to find our way in just about any terrain. But what happens when your
Oh, Sh*t!! Part Two: First Aid and Animal Safety
July 29, 2020
What are the injuries should you be most concerned about in the backcountry? You may be surprised by our take on this! Join us for
Oh, Sh*t!! Part One: Hiker Safety, Backpacker Hygiene.
July 29, 2020
What are you biggest worries about hiking, sleeping and doing other things in the backcountry? What SHOULD you be worried about? And just how DO
At the end of your rope? There’s a knot for that!
July 29, 2020
Need to hang a tarp? There’s a knot for that. Need a sliding loop to tighten a guy line? There’s a knot for that too.
Water: ‘Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.’ (W. H. Auden)
June 30, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c1UUoazqdJc One of the most important aspects of planning your backpacking adventure is making certain you have access to plenty of safe, reliable water. We’ll
Footwear: To paraphrase a familiar adage, ‘The thrill of victory, or the agony of de feet’
June 30, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdhHSjePVyI The three most important things about choosing footwear are: the fit, the fit, and the fit. But there are other important factors to consider
Food and stoves: A backpacking trip is not the time to diet!
June 30, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qVsp97SMuQ Your body will burn about double its usual number of calories when you are backpacking. We’ll take a look at food planning as well
Clothing: Wool is wonderful, cotton kills, and other hard-learned lessons
June 30, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgkn1S0taMc What kind of fabrics work best? How do you stay warm at night? And what about clean clothes – do you need them? We
Shelters: ‘A place giving temporary protection from bad weather or danger’
June 11, 2020
A backpacking shelter is meant to provide comfort by keeping you relatively dry and warm-ish. This class will focus primarily on tents, but will also
