Backpacking

Introduction to Backpacking: Participants will be hiking in the Adirondack Park, sleeping in tents, and carrying backpacks. Distance and elevation gain will be less than the other backpacking trips but one can expect to travel 2-5 miles per day, gain some elevation, and travel on variable terrain. This trip is appropriate for people interested in exploring the Adirondacks but have little to no experience backpacking or camping. 

Intermediate  Backpacking: This trip will backpack in moderate terrain, hike steeper grades, and travel longer distances than Introduction to Backpacking.  This trip is designed for individuals who have experience hiking; however, for the adventurous at heart, no experience is required.

Experienced Backpacking: This trip will entail frequent changes in elevation, longer distances, and steeper grades than General Backpacking. This trip will travel to the High Peaks region of the Adirondack Park. This trip will be physically demanding and experience both backpacking and camping is highly recommended.