Idaho Trails Association teaching Backpacking 101

By Reader Staff

Idaho Trails Association will be hosting a free, three-hour class on Thursday, April 13 from 6-9 p.m. geared toward backpacking for beginners and seasoned hikers alike.

ITA Board Member and Crew Leader Tom Dabrowski will host the event at his shop in Sagle, where participants can learn the basics of backpacking and get hands-on experience with the necessary gear.

Attendees will learn the general differences in backpacks and other gear, what to carry for an overnight up to a week-long trip, how to pack a backpack, tips for making loads lighter and how to stay safe in the backcountry.

Trail Talks: Backpacking 101

Thursday, April 13; 6-9 p.m.; FREE. Tom Dabrowski’s Shop, 877 Heath Lake Road, Sagle, 83860. For more info and to RSVP, visit idahotrailsassociation.org/event/backpacking-101-north-idaho.