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March 13 @ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT

Why attend?

Interested in lightening your load? This class is for you. Learn tips and tricks about ultralight backpacking.

Description

Looking to take your backpacking skill set to the next level? Join guide and thru-hiker Dave Sayer as he talks lightweight strategy, gear and other tips and tricks to help you shave pounds and ounces from your rig. Whether you are actively planning a large thru-hike, a week-long adventure, or you are just curious about doing more with less, this talk is a great entry point to lightweight backpacking.

Group size limit

40 participants

Host

David Sayer

Dave traded the ocean for the mountains back in 2010 after a transformative solo backpacking experience in Big Sur. He has since logged back country miles in almost all of California’s National and State parks from The Lost Coast Trail to Death Valley. In 2016, Dave completed a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Format

Live Zoom call, 40 minute interactive presentation, 20 minute Q&A

Contact event organizer

TSX Challenge

(925) 255-5065

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