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Practical, straightforward, and beginner-focused outdoor education. Designed to help you climb the biggest mountain of all, starting.
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These courses aren’t intended to make you an overnight expert, but they will help you up and going with confidence.
Starting anything new is always the hard part. My goal is to help you break through those initial barriers so you can get outside and on an adventure sooner rather than later, without the confusion and overwhelm that comes with trying to figure it all out on your own.
You don’t need to be an expert. You just need to know where to begin. And that’s what you’ll get.
Featured Course
Learn How To Backpack
The one that started it all. Designed for beginner backpackers, this comprehensive course includes over 70 bite-sized video tutorials covering the fundamentals of backpacking from start to finish in just over 4 hours.
“Your class was invaluable and made me way more confident on my first trip. I definitely looked like I knew what I was doing.”
About My Courses
What I wish I had when I was starting out.
I do my best to remove all the fluff and filler, leaving you just what you need to get going. Each course is created from my own experience, hours of research, and dozens of interviews. I’ve distilled everything down into practical skills and information that actually work in the field.
Mentorship Included
If you’re here, chances are you’re trying to figure this stuff out on your own, which is why I make myself available to every student, with no time restrictions. I’m here if you have questions, need a little guidance, or just want to talk something through. Whatever it is, having a mentor available to check in with makes a big difference.
Believe it or not, it’s the mentorship that I love the most!
All Courses
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Learn How To Backpack
AVAILABLE NOW
A comprehensive beginner course to get you backpacking with confidence.
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6 Weeks To Solo Backpacking
COMING SOON
A progression-based course to help you go from zero to your first solo backpacking trip.
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Thru-Hiking 101
IN DEVELOPMENT
Learn how to plan, prepare, and execute a thru-hike with the confidence to see it through.
Who these are for
✅ Anyone looking for some honest, no-nonsense help getting started
✅ Beginners who want clear, straightforward instructions
✅ Folks who want to gain confidence before heading into the backcountry
✅ People who feel stuck or overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there
What makes these different
✅ Designed for regular people, not elite athletes
✅ Affordable and accessible
✅ Learn at your own pace, on your own schedule
✅ Mentorship if you need help along the way
I’m a run-of-the-mill regular dude who just so happens to really love spending time outdoors and teaching what I’ve learned the hard way.
I’m not an elite athlete and I didn’t grow up in an outdoorsy family. We did a few hikes here and there, some camping, and a little hunting, but nothing too crazy. The vast majority of what I know today I learned as an adult through my own trial and error, thousands of miles, and heeding the advice from those who came before me.
I meet people where they are, with zero judgment, because I know what it's like to be in your shoes. Everyone has to start somewhere, and if that’s you, you're in the right place.
Lucky for you, I know I can help because I’ve helped dozens of people just like you begin years ahead of where most people do, and with the knowledge and confidence to actually enjoy it.
About Me
Caleb, Student of Learn How To Backpack
“I bought your course a year ago it's been awesome made all my first solo trips a breeze!
Marc, Student of Learn How To Backpack
I didn’t expect to gain so much from the little things.
FAQs
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You get lifetime access to any course you enroll in.
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Not at all—these courses are designed to meet you wherever you're at.
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If you aren’t happy with the course, reach out within 30 days for a full refund.
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Pick a course, start learning, and let’s get after it. I’ll see you in there!