Education - Backpacking Light

Featured Courses

How to Use Gaia GPS

Masterclass $70.00 (USD)

The Gaia GPS Masterclass provides a trusted and methodical framework that gives hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts the confidence to use Gaia GPS to plan their own adventures.

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How to Use the Garmin inReach

Masterclass $70.00 (USD)

New! Updated for the Garmin inReach Mini 2! In this online masterclass, you'll learn how to master navigation, messaging, and tracking using Garmin inReach devices, smartphone apps, desktop software, and browser apps.

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Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp

Online Course $150.00 (USD)

Learn the fundamental principles and philosophy of ultralight backpacking, trekking and camping techniques, managing inclement weather with ultralight gear, and more.

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Latest Podcast Episodes

May 22, 2023

Episode 82 | Fabric Repairs in the Backcountry

In this episode, Ryan walks through fabric repair kits for hiking and backpacking, including various fabric repair scenarios, strategies, and supplies.

May 15, 2023

Podcast 81 | Unresting Event

In Episode 81 of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan and Ben Kilbourne discuss creativity in the backcountry and Ben’s Unresting Event album.

April 17, 2023

Podcast 80 | Backcountry First Aid Kits

In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, Ryan discusses ultralight first aid kids for backcountry use.

Upcoming Treks & Events

Wilderness Adventures Whitetail Trek

Guided Trek Red Lodge, Montana

September 16, 2023 4:00 pm - September 23, 2023 4:00 pm

Status: this course/event will open for enrollment on 06/18/2023

Wilderness Adventures Sundance Trek

Guided Trek Red Lodge, Montana

September 16, 2023 4:00 pm - September 20, 2023 4:00 pm

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Wilderness Adventures Timberline Trek

Guided Trek Red Lodge, Montana

September 16, 2023 4:00 pm - September 20, 2023 4:00 pm

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