This course covers the skills and knowledge for planning and leading a safe and enjoyable backpacking trek. Course topics include trek planning, leadership and risk management, wilderness first aid, evacuation, food planning and preparation, nutrition, wilderness navigation, feminine hygiene on the trail, Leave No Trace camping, equipment, stoves & fuels, and weather. The course consists of 2 modules: a Zoom prep meeting to align all attendees on expectations, agenda, logistics, and gear on March 26; a full weekend experience at Camp Herms on April 5-6, 2025. An optional Backpacking Adventure with some of the faculty members in the Yosemite wilderness in the June/July time frame will be offered to participants that will successfully complete the course (extra fees will apply).