Programs, Classes, Expos and Events
Upcoming Events
SOLD OUT - Backpacking 101 w/ Backpack the Trails
Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map
**SOLD OUT**
We are working with the wonderful folks at Midwest Mountaineering and are following guidelines from our local health officials. Masks will be required, and we will work to maintain a 6-foot distance between participants.
This $10 course is limited to 15 people in-person, so pre-registration is required!
Please be sure to register on our website: www.backpackthetrails.com/classes/backpacking-101-may2021
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Want to learn backpacking basics? Want to avoid common rookie mistakes? Join this hands-on classroom training! Come learn the ins-and-outs of backpacking with Backpack the Trails!
You will gain information about what to bring (and what not to bring), how to pack a backpack, keep food safe on trail, filter water, operate a stove, trail permits and more!
These events are hosted by Michelle Schroeder, former Midwest Mountaineering employee and founder of Backpack the Trails. Michelle has been an outdoor enthusiast for 40+ years and was raised by a father who wished to be a mountain man. Her favorite backpacking trails include the JMT, Grand Canyon, The Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier), Mt. Robson (Canada), California’s Lost Coast, and New Zealand. Michelle teaches people how to backpack and is a NOLS-Certified Wilderness First Responder.
Learn more about Backpack the Trails on their website: www.backpackthetrails.com
Midwest Mountaineering Employee Garage Sale
Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map
Our employees really enjoy the outdoors and they upgrade their gear throughout the year. This is a great chance to cash-in on some good used outdoor clothing and equipment. There's something for everyone: tents, sleeping bags, hiking poles, clothing, footwear, camping and backpacking gear. You never know what you'll find! Come early to pick up the best deals! Weather permitting, we'll hold the Employee Garage Sale outdoors in the boatyard, managing the number of customers at one time and maintaining social distancing.
SOLD OUT - Backpacking 101 w/ Backpack the Trails
Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map
We are working with the wonderful folks at Midwest Mountaineering and are following guidelines from our local health officials. Masks will be required, and we will work to maintain a 6-foot distance between participants.
This $10 course is limited to 15 people in-person, so registration is required!
Please be sure to register on our website: www.backpackthetrails.com/classes/backpacking-101-june2021
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Want to learn backpacking basics? Want to avoid common rookie mistakes? Join this hands-on classroom training! Come learn the ins-and-outs of backpacking with Backpack the Trails!
You will gain information about what to bring (and what not to bring), how to pack a backpack, keep food safe on trail, filter water, operate a stove, trail permits and more!
These events are hosted by Michelle Schroeder, former Midwest Mountaineering employee and founder of Backpack the Trails. Michelle has been an outdoor enthusiast for 40+ years and was raised by a father who wished to be a mountain man. Her favorite backpacking trails include the JMT, Grand Canyon, The Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier), Mt. Robson (Canada), California’s Lost Coast, and New Zealand. Michelle teaches people how to backpack and is a NOLS-Certified Wilderness First Responder.
Learn more about Backpack the Trails on their website: www.backpackthetrails.com
Backpacking 101 w/ Backpack the Trails
Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map
We are working with the wonderful folks at Midwest Mountaineering and are following guidelines from our local health officials. Masks will be required, and we will work to maintain a 6-foot distance between participants.
This $10 course is limited to 15 people in-person, so registration is required!
Please be sure to register on our website: www.backpackthetrails.com/classes/backpacking-101-june2021session2
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Want to learn backpacking basics? Want to avoid common rookie mistakes? Join this hands-on classroom training! Come learn the ins-and-outs of backpacking with Backpack the Trails!
You will gain information about what to bring (and what not to bring), how to pack a backpack, keep food safe on trail, filter water, operate a stove, trail permits and more!
These events are hosted by Michelle Schroeder, former Midwest Mountaineering employee and founder of Backpack the Trails. Michelle has been an outdoor enthusiast for 40+ years and was raised by a father who wished to be a mountain man. Her favorite backpacking trails include the JMT, Grand Canyon, The Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier), Mt. Robson (Canada), California’s Lost Coast, and New Zealand. Michelle teaches people how to backpack and is a NOLS-Certified Wilderness First Responder.
Learn more about Backpack the Trails on their website: www.backpackthetrails.com
Backpacking 101 w/ Backpack the Trails
Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map
We are working with the wonderful folks at Midwest Mountaineering and are following guidelines from our local health officials. Masks will be required, and we will work to maintain a 6-foot distance between participants.
This $10 course is limited to 15 people in-person, so registration is required!
Please be sure to register on our website: www.backpackthetrails.com/classes/backpacking-101-aug2021
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Want to learn backpacking basics? Want to avoid common rookie mistakes? Join this hands-on classroom training! Come learn the ins-and-outs of backpacking with Backpack the Trails!
You will gain information about what to bring (and what not to bring), how to pack a backpack, keep food safe on trail, filter water, operate a stove, trail permits and more!
These events are hosted by Michelle Schroeder, former Midwest Mountaineering employee and founder of Backpack the Trails. Michelle has been an outdoor enthusiast for 40+ years and was raised by a father who wished to be a mountain man. Her favorite backpacking trails include the JMT, Grand Canyon, The Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier), Mt. Robson (Canada), California’s Lost Coast, and New Zealand. Michelle teaches people how to backpack and is a NOLS-Certified Wilderness First Responder.
Learn more about Backpack the Trails on their website: www.backpackthetrails.com
Backpacking 101 w/ Backpack the Trails
Midwest Mountaineering309 Cedar Ave SMinneapolis, MN55454 Map
We are working with the wonderful folks at Midwest Mountaineering and are following guidelines from our local health officials. Masks will be required, and we will work to maintain a 6-foot distance between participants.
This $10 course is limited to 15 people in-person, so registration is required!
Please be sure to register on our website: www.backpackthetrails.com/classes/backpacking-101-sept2021
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Want to learn backpacking basics? Want to avoid common rookie mistakes? Join this hands-on classroom training! Come learn the ins-and-outs of backpacking with Backpack the Trails!
You will gain information about what to bring (and what not to bring), how to pack a backpack, keep food safe on trail, filter water, operate a stove, trail permits and more!
These events are hosted by Michelle Schroeder, former Midwest Mountaineering employee and founder of Backpack the Trails. Michelle has been an outdoor enthusiast for 40+ years and was raised by a father who wished to be a mountain man. Her favorite backpacking trails include the JMT, Grand Canyon, The Wonderland Trail (Mt. Rainier), Mt. Robson (Canada), California’s Lost Coast, and New Zealand. Michelle teaches people how to backpack and is a NOLS-Certified Wilderness First Responder.
Learn more about Backpack the Trails on their website: www.backpackthetrails.com