This course covers the skills and knowledge for planning and leading a safe and enjoyable backpacking trek. Course topics include: trek planning, leadership and risk management, wilderness first aid, evacuation, food planning and preparation, nutrition, wilderness navigation, Leave No Trace camping, equipment, stoves & fuels, and weather. The course consists of a full weekend experience. The outdoor session simulates a backpacking experience and begins on Friday evening. You will be sleeping in your own tent Friday and Saturday night

The course requires Annual Health and Medical Record parts A/B/C and is limited to the first 20 BSA-registered Adults (age 18 and up) who sign up. 

Completion of the Introduction to Outdoor Leader Skills is recommended.

A negative COVID-19 antigen test (home test) 24 hours prior to course is required (bring a clear picture with name and date).

Rancho Los Mochos does not have cellular reception or WiFi. 

Registration opens on August 20 and closes on September 30.

Training commences at 6:00pm November 4, ends November 6 at 12Noon.

Participation fee us $275, and includes all training materials and food. Registrations received after September 30 will incur an additional $25 ($300 total).

Don’t let this opportunity to train leaders for 50 milers pass you at the trailhead.

A HAT (High Adventure Team) number and a course completion card/certificate will be issued upon completion of this course.

Contact Fil de Cal for any questions at: fil.decal@gmail.com