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Adults
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Get ready for your summer adventures by learning the essentials of backcountry safety and survival!
Backcountry and wildlife expert David Neils will teach attendees how to:
- Secure essential survival items and know how to use them
- Use a map and compass starting with two critical skills
- Establish two emergency contacts for every adventure
- Use a satellite messenger effectively
- Create a route and itinerary for your adventure with Google Earth, GaiaGPS, All Trails, OnX Maps
- Be prepared emotionally to spend unplanned nights waiting for emergency help