When: Wednesday, May 1

Our course will begin at 5:30PM and last about 2 hours.

Where: We’ll be meeting at the Matanuska River Park. Look for us in a pavilion next to the campground area.

Class cost:

• Course fees are $35 per person

• Courses fees are $30 per person for Adventure Club members

Do you have scholarships? Yes! We offer community scholarships. Learn more and apply here.

Is registration required? Yes. In order to maintain our small group size (max 12 participants) we ask that you register in advance.

About the class:  Join Colleen Alexis Metzger for a session reviewing backpacking basics. This course will review the following topics:

• Discuss both car camping or backpacking 

• Site selection 

• How to put up a tent

• How to use a stove

• What type of supplies to bring 

• What types of food to bring 

• Food - being bear aware!

• What type of clothing - layering to stay warm in Alaska 

• How to pee/poop in the woods

• Winter camping vs warmer weather camping

Participants will leave with a basic overview of each of these topics. We will also highlight resources available for additional learning.

About Colleen: Colleen Alexis Metzger is a theatrical costumer whose work has taken her around the country. When she came to Alaska, she only intended to stay for a year...but fell in love with the mountains, and all the adventures they held. She's now lived in Alaska for over a decade, where she is a hiker, climber, backpacker, skier, and ultramarathoner.