Thank you for your interest in an Adirondack Mountain Club (ADK) workshop.

This course requires a computer or tablet and internet access.

The Beginner Backpacking Online Workshop is an instructional course delivered to you from the comfort of your own home via Zoom, a video conferencing platform. This course will cover all of the information you need to know before you plan your first backpacking trip, such as proper gear selection, food planning, Leave No Trace skills, safety considerations, water treatment, and waste management.

This half-day course will begin at 9am and conclude around 1pm with a few short breaks throughout. The course will be instructed by Mary Glynn, ADK’s Outdoor Skills Coordinator. Mary is an avid hiker, backpacker, and paddler, as well as a New York State Licensed Guide.

ADK members receive a 10% discount on programs. To learn more about other education programs ADK has to offer, visit adk.org.

If you have any questions about the program please contact Mary Glynn at (518) 523-3480 x 111 or by email at mary@adk.org

We look forward to meeting you. Be prepared to learn and to have fun!