Events

Backcountry Hunting: Ultralight Gear & Strategies

Learn how to optimize your backcountry hunting setup with ultralight gear and proven strategies for remote, self-supported hunts. This course covers lightweight packing systems, mobility-focused tactics, and gear selection to increase efficiency, endurance, and success in the field. Designed for serious hunters navigating rugged terrain.

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Ultralight Gear & Strategies for Search and Rescue Professionals

Status: this course/event will open for enrollment on 07/16/2025

Master ultralight gear systems and field-tested strategies tailored for search and rescue professionals. This online course teaches weight-efficient loadouts, mobility-enhancing techniques, and backcountry readiness to improve SAR performance, endurance, and safety in demanding environments. Perfect for SAR team members, wilderness responders, and tactical planners.

Leave No Trace and Ultralight Backpacking: Revisiting Best Practices Based on Advances in Recreation Ecology Science

Status: this course/event will open for enrollment on 08/13/2025

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.