A gear list made just for you! PMags $300 gear challenge

The articles on the home page of this site, left hand column may help, too.

There are hiking Meetup groups and hiking clubs all over the place (try googling for your area), but they may be reluctant to take under-18ers even with a signed release from parents. Do try, though! Other options that might work for you are Scouting and finding friends who backpack.

Is there any way you can convince your parents that learning backpacking skills is a vital part of your education? laugh


Edited by OregonMouse (04/13/15 10:02 PM)
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May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view--E. Abbey