Backpacking Basics: Leave No Trace Ethics on Earth Day

REI Backpacking Basics: Leave No Trace Ethics on Earth Day

Celebrate this Earth Day by learning how to protect the places you love while hiking or backpacking with the Leave No Trace team and REI! In this class, we will go over how to plan your next backpacking trip with an emphasis on Leave No Trace principles, led by REI staff and a Subaru/Leave No Trace Traveling Team. Unsure of where to set up camp? How to poop in the woods? What to do if the trail is flooded? We have the answers to these questions and more! Whether you are a seasoned hiker who wants to extend your hikes across multiple days, or you are new to the outdoors, this presentation will give you the essential information you need to put together a great plan. Sign up today for this free informative session at the Vernon Hills, IL REI!

Date: Monday, April 22, 2024

Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm