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

This course requires a computer or tablet with internet access.

The Thru-Hiking Online Workshop is an instructional course delivered to you from the comfort of your own home via Zoom, a video conferencing platform. This course is designed to cover topics surrounding long-distance backpacking: a full breakdown of lightweight gear options, an earnest discussion regarding trail culture, Leave No Trace skills, food preparation, mitigating common thru-hiking ailments, and an opportunity for strategic planning before your next big trip. Whether you are aspiring to attempt a multi-week or multi-month adventure, this online course is for you!

This half-day course will begin at 9am and conclude around 1pm with a few short breaks throughout. The course will be instructed by Tyler Socash, ADK’s Outdoor Programs Coordinator. Tyler has completed over 7,000 miles of thru-hiking, including the Pacific Crest Trail, Te Araroa across New Zealand, and the Appalachian Trail.

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 Tyler Socash at (518) 523-3480 x 120 or by email at tyler@adk.org.

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