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SUMMARY:Fringe Season Backpacking: Gear Systems\, Skills\, Risk Management\, and Route Planning
DESCRIPTION:Mountain backpacking in October\, November\, and December means venturing out in the months after summer has lost its grip but before deep winter snowpack dominates the landscape. These trips demand more than standard three-season strategies but stop short of full winter expedition skills. This clinic prepares you for the unique challenges of the fringe season between fall and winter — colder temperatures\, shorter daylight hours\, uncertain weather\, and patchy snow — by teaching the gear systems\, backcountry skills\, risk management frameworks\, and route planning considerations essential for safe and rewarding backpacking during this transitional period. Completion of this seminar is required to enroll in Unlimited Members Field Trips offered in October\, November\, and December.
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/fringe-season-backpacking-gear-systems-skills-risk-management-and-route-planning/
LOCATION:Live Stream (Online)
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SUMMARY:Unlimited Members Field Trip: Backpacking in the Colorado Rockies (Fall 2025)
DESCRIPTION:Signup information will be emailed to all Unlimited Members at 7 PM MDT on Monday\, October 6. No charge (free)\, space is limited.\nJoin fellow Backpacking Light Unlimited Members for a backpacking field trip in the Colorado Rockies during the fringe-season transition into early winter. \nThis event emphasizes off-trail navigation\, cold-weather backpacking systems\, and risk management in a mountain environment where short daylight hours and uncertain snow and weather conditions define the travel experience. \nThis field trip is open to Backpacking Light Unlimited Members. Participation requires completion of the 2025 Fringe Season Masterclass (attend live or watch the recording). Space is limited\, there is no charge to attend\, and signups are on a first-come\, first-served basis (we will maintain a wait list for cancellations). \nParticipants are fully responsible for their own shelter\, cooking & water treatment systems\, food storage (bear canisters or Ursacks with aluminum liners required)\, gear\, food\, supplies\, self-care\, and safety – this is a community trip\, not a course or guided experience. We will trek and camp together as a group\, collaborate on decisions\, and practice skills in a challenging environment. \nOther Details: \n\nWe will meet at a trailhead near Estes Park\, CO at 8:00 AM US MDT on October 31\, 2025\, and return to the same trailhead by 6:00 PM US MDT on November 2\, 2025. Exact location TBD\, and will depend in part on the evolving status of the US Government shutdown this month.\nThis trip is being organized by Ryan Jordan. Total group size is limited to 7 persons\, including the trip organizer.\nParticipants should have the physical fitness\, equipment\, and skills required to be self-sufficient in the high-altitude mountain environment characteristic of the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Details about experience and the route environment will be provided in the information provided to Unlimited Members when signups go live at 7 PM US MDT on Monday\, October 6\, 2025.\n\nNot yet an Unlimited Member? Become an Unlimited Member before 6 PM MDT on Monday\, October 6\, 2025 to receive signup information for this program.
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/unlimited-members-field-trip-backpacking-in-the-colorado-rockies-fall-2025/
LOCATION:TBD (near Estes Park\, CO)\, CO\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Backpacking: Strategies for Staying Warm\, Dry\, and Comfortable
DESCRIPTION:In this livestream\, we’ll provide extensive information and resources for achieving safety\, comfort\, and confidence in the winter backcountry. Learn about the gear\, skills\, and best practices that help you balance pack weight with function in cold and snowy environments. Includes an extended Q&A session with Backpacking Light founder Ryan Jordan. \n 
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/winter-hiking-camping-livestream-calendar-2025/
LOCATION:Live Stream (Online)
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SUMMARY:Leave No Trace and Ultralight Backpacking: Revisiting Best Practices Based on Advances in Recreation Ecology Science
DESCRIPTION:Explore how modern recreation ecology informs updated Leave No Trace principles for ultralight backpackers. This course examines the latest scientific insights to refine backcountry ethics\, minimize environmental impact\, and adapt best practices for today’s lightweight hiking gear and travel methods. Ideal for conscientious hikers\, educators\, and outdoor leaders. \n 
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/leave-no-trace-and-ultralight-backpacking-revisiting-best-practices-based-on-advances-in-recreation-ecology-science/
LOCATION:Live Stream (Online)
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SUMMARY:BPL Community Campfire
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Backpacking Light Community Campfire\, a live online event with Founder Ryan Jordan featuring the latest Backpacking Light news\, upcoming events\, and website updates\, plus an open community Q&A—bring your questions and join the conversation.
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/bpl-community-campfire-jan2025/
LOCATION:Live Stream (Online)
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SUMMARY:Backcountry Weather\, Streamflow\, and Snowpack Forecasting
DESCRIPTION:Backcountry Weather\, Streamflow\, and Snowpack Forecasting Masterclass: Learn how to use models\, public datasets\, methods\, frameworks\, and step-by-step processes to build your own customized environmental forecasts for trip and route planning.
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/calendar-bc-wx-forecasting/
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SUMMARY:Trail Days Online! 2026 - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live\, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear\, skills\, and more! \n\nSpeaker Applications are now open – Apply here.
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/trail-days-online-2026-day-1/
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SUMMARY:Trail Days Online! 2026 – Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live\, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear\, skills\, and more!
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/calendar-trail-days-online-2026-day-2/
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SUMMARY:Trail Days Online! 2026 – Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live\, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear\, skills\, and more!
URL:https://backpackinglight.com/calendar/trail-days-online-2026-day-3/
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