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Women’s Backpacking Masterclass
In this online course, you'll learn about the unique perspective of backpacking gear, skills, and philosophy from the viewpoint of women.
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Protecting Your Food From Bears
Learn how to store your food and protect it from bears in the backcountry - an overview of different methods and when to use them.
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How to Use the Garmin inReach
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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How to Use Gaia GPS
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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Dyneema Composite Fabrics: Technology, Use, and Applications
In this webinar, you'll learn about the various types of Dyneema Composite Fabrics, their strengths and weakness, design features, and applicability for shelters, apparel, backpacks, and more.
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Synthetic Insulation: Technology, Use, and Applications
In this webinar, you'll learn about the different types of synthetic insulation, how it's engineered and manufactured, the applicability of each type for sleeping bags and apparel, and more.
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Lightweight Backpacking in Inclement Conditions
In this online masterclass, you'll learn about lightweight gear systems and wilderness skills used to remain safe and comfortable in the backcountry when hostile (inclement) weather threatens to ruin your trip.
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Trek Planning
In this self-paced online video course, you’ll learn to plan routes, forecast weather, evaluate terrain, use digital mapping tools, evaluate gear decisions, determine route difficulty ratings, and plan food requirements.
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Lightweight Footwear and Traction Systems for Snow Travel
In this webinar, you'll learn about the skills and gear systems for footwear and traction for lightweight backcountry snow travel in all seasons.
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Backpacking Food and Nutrition
In this webinar, you'll learn the science behind backpacking food planning as well as strategies for minimizing food weight while insuring adequate nutrition and energy for the trip you are planning.
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