Learn How To Backpack
A comprehensive beginner backpacking course.
Learn everything you need to know to start backpacking with confidence!
✅ WATCH THIS FIRST!
“I wish I would've had this course before spending countless hours searching through the internet.”
-Brooke Jolly
What’s Included.
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70+ Video Tutorials
4.5 hours of training broken down into organized bite-sized videos you can stream anytime.
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Mentorship
Because learning to backpack shouldn’t be done in a vacuum. If you have questions, I’ll be there.
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Gear Discounts
Ease the burden of buying gear by accessing special student discounts from popular brands.
Reconnect with Nature
Backpacking is one of the best ways to reclaim your connection with nature. In a world full of excess and creature comforts, it offers a simple, no-nonsense approach to the outdoors that is easier than you might think…
All you need is access to the right information in a logical order, a few tips and tricks to make life easier, and a mentor to help you when you’re stuck.
That is why this course was created!
You'll learn the fundamentals of backpacking by building your skills from the ground up to save you time, money, and a lot of frustration.
Fast-track your learning and get to the good parts sooner rather than later!
You Before vs. You After
❌ Limited skills and knowledge on how backpacking "works."
❌ Confused about gear choices.
❌ Concerned about safety.
❌ Lacking confidence.
❌ Missing a connection with nature.
✅ Can plan, prepare for, and execute a backpacking trip.
✅ Knows what’s needed and why.
✅ Knows how to mitigate risk.
✅ Knows what to do, why, and how.
✅ Feels a renewed grounding & connection with the wild.
What students are saying.
“This course was a game-changer for my backpacking adventures – it’s like having a wise, trail-savvy buddy in my pocket, always ready to guide and inspire confidence!”
JP Zamanillo
“A no-nonsense archive of “what you need to know” stuff that covers virtually every topic related to getting into the backcountry and doing it safely.
Charles Rak
“Perfect for beginner or intermediate backpackers. The course was very beneficial in giving me the whole process of backpacking.”
Sandi McGuire
Key Focus Areas
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Finding Your Style
Learn to backpack how you want to backpack.
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Backpacking Gear
Everything you need to know about gear.
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How To Use Your Gear
Hit the trail knowing how to use your new gear.
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Basic Land Navigation
Learn the basics of how to get there and back safely
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Planning & Preparation
Be confident knowing you have what you need.
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Training and Nutrition
Learn training and nutrition tips from experts.
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Life on the Trail
Learn how to thrive on the trail, not just survive.
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Post Hike Activities
What to do after your hike to keep your gear ready.
Stop dreaming and start backpacking!
Save yourself time, money, and a lot of frustration with this comprehensive beginner backpacking course.
See you in there!
A comprehensive beginner backpacking course designed to fast-track your knowledge so you can hit the trail with confidence.
"Invaluable!"
Your class was invaluable and made me way more confident on my first trip.
-Olympia Church
About Me
I love teaching what took years to figure out
I believe anyone can backpack and mastering it doesn’t require thousands of miles of trial and error.
What you need is an understanding of how backpacking works (and why), a few advanced tips to get you started, and a mentor to help you when you need it (that's where I come in.)
Teaching others how to backpack is not just a passion but a profound joy for me, and helping them reach their backcountry goals is equally, if not more, rewarding than reaching my own.
I wholeheartedly believe that the more we engage with the wilderness through backpacking, the better versions of ourselves we become and I would be honored to be a part of your journey.
I hope to see you in there!
-Emory
Frequently Asked Questions
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This course was designed for beginner to intermediate backpackers who want to learn the fundamentals of backpacking. Each module and video was designed to allow students to apply each concept to their style of backpacking. Personalization is highly encouraged!
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Perfect! This course was written specifically for beginners who are starting from scratch. No previous experience necessary!
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Of course! Online learning is a great alternative to attending a backpacking course in person, which is often very expensive and time-consuming. If you've ever learned something from YouTube, then you'll be familiar with how this course works, but the benefit here is that everything is in one place and in a taught logical order, allowing you to build upon each concept as you go through the course.
I'll teach you everything you need to know to start backpacking in an effective manner and in far less time.
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Mentorship and support from someone who knows where you're coming from (me..it's kind of my thing).
I remember what it was like to learn how to backpack while not having anyone there to ask questions of, which is why making myself available to students when they need help is the MOST important thing.
This is NOT a "set it and forget it" course. If you have questions, I'll be there for you even if you need a word of encouragement.
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If you're willing to invest the time tracking down all those videos to ensure you have all your bases covered then sure, you can learn anything on YouTube.
The downside to that approach is there will be no consistency, no organization, and most importantly, you won't get the mentorship you need in these early stages of learning.
Satisfaction Guarenteed!
Your happiness is my happiness so, if the course isn’t a good fit or it’s not what you expected, just let me know and we’ll get you squared away.
Enroll Today!
A comprehensive beginner backpacking course designed to fast-track your knowledge so you can hit the trail with confidence.
Questions?
No problem! Use the form here to contact me and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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