Learn Skills. Save Time.
Adventure Better.
Practical, straightforward, and beginner-focused outdoor education. Designed to help you climb the biggest mountain of all, starting.
Getting Started
These courses won’t make you an expert overnight, but they will teach you everything you need to know to be safe and successful out there.
My goal with each of these courses is to help you break through those initial barriers of entry so you can get outside and on an adventure sooner rather than later, feeling confident and excited.
You don’t need to be an expert to have an adventure. You just need someone to walk you through the process, step by step, to show you how it all works and why.
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
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. Having a mentor available to check in with makes a big difference.
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.
I’m a run-of-the-mill regular guy 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.
Ready?
Pick a course, start learning, and let’s get after it. I’ll see you in there!