Hiking Skills Webinar Series #3 - Self Care and Risk Management

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Hiking/Backpacking
Trip dates: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

In week three of the Hiking Skills series we move beyond gear. Fueling your outdoor activities is just as (if not more) important. We'll cover nutrition and hydration issues along with tips and tricks for what to eat on your hike. Then we jump into a crucial conversation about managing risk on-trail including personal and environmental factors, basics of weather and how it will impact your activity, and what to do when things go wrong.

Ever wanted to try hiking or backpacking and didn't know where to get started? Are you rusty and want to brush up on your knowledge and skills? Then join AMC Boston's Hiking & Backpacking Committee and friends for the Hiking Skills Webinar Series! Six instructional sessions will introduce the basics of spring, summer and fall day hiking and backpacking in New England. Topics change each week and include clothing, footwear, nutrition, essential gear, backcountry stewardship, navigation basics and more! Sessions are on Wednesdays from 7:00PM to 8:30PM EST.

Advanced registration for each session is required. Join as many as interest you. In the event that registration exceeds our Zoom capacity, we will repeat it out to our Facebook page. Access links will be sent to registrants the day before. Some topics will be recorded and made available to everyone who signs up for that session.

Trip details

Activity: 
Instruction (Skills)
Trip region: 
Massachusetts, Boston Area
Trip state: 
MA
Leader: 
Elizabeth Ryan

Elizabeth Ryan is a four-season hiking and backpacking leader with the AMC's Boston Chapter. She has completed the New Hampshire 4000 footers, hiked in the Baxter park area and explored some of the glaciated North-west peaks. International trips include hiking in the Scottish Highlands, Newfoundland, Iceland and New Zealand.

External link: 
Registration
Trip location: 
White Mountains, NH
Keywords: 
hiking, intro to hiking, what to eat while hiking
Status: 
Open
Trip country: 
USA
Trip difficulty: 
accessible

Audiences

Adults (18+)
Run until filled: 
No

Registration

Registration required: 
Yes
Registration link: 
https://regi.amcboston.org/event/2943

Fees

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Special types

Happenings: 
No
X Happenings: 
No
Volunteer: 
No
Instruction: 
No
First timers: 
Yes
Conservation: 
No
New members: 
Yes
Advance notice: 
No
Special notice: 
No
Creation date: 
2021-02-24 17:13:59.0
Last updated: 
2021-02-26 08:14:31.79