Single Night Backpacking Trips

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Explore our beautiful Genesee River Valley with a one night backpacking trip to help you feel comfortable in the outdoors. After spending a night with us in one of our area locations, you’ll be much more comfortable and confident with many new skills, allowing you to ultimately be prepared for and want to try longer trips.

Trip Locations:

  • Fall Brook - Geneseo

  • Finger Lakes Trail/Letchworth East Side

  • Finger Lakes Trail/Portageville

  • Finger Lakes Trail/Centerville

  • Ossian State Forest

  • Sonyea State Forest

You’ll learn:

  • Staying comfortable with your pack

  • Using hiking poles with a backpack

  • When to take a break, drink water and stay strong

  • Campsite selection: The 4 “W’s”

  • How to prioritize tasks

  • Setting up your tent, sleeping pad & sleeping bag

  • Setting up your cooking area

  • Obtain clean & safe water

  • How to use a backpacking stove

  • Cooking meals

  • How to deal with garbage

  • How to set a bear hang

  • Gathering wood & fire building

  • How to dress for sleeping

  • How to deal with animal noises

  • Rain/water in your tent

  • Morning routines

  • Packing up and moving out

Call 585-382-5055 to arrange your One Night Backpacking Trip.