Course Director:
Fil de Cal
Module 1:
Thursday, April 22, 2027 | Meeting details coming in January
Module 2:
Saturday, May 1 – Sunday, May 2, 2027
Location: Rancho Los Mochos
Every Scout Deserves a Trained Leader
Plan Ahead . . . Prepare . . . Thrive in the outdoors
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 1-hr Zoom prep meeting on April 22nd to align all attendees on expectations, agenda, logistics, and gear, and a full weekend experience at Rancho Los Mochos on May 1-2.
More information . . . questions? Email Course Director Fil de Cal
Registration opens on Jan 2, 2027 ($175 fee) and closes on April 11, 2027.
It includes all training materials and food.
A $25 late fee applies to registrations received after March 21, 2027
The course requires Annual Health & Medical Record parts A/B/C
Completion of the IOLS course is recommended.
This course is limited to the first 20 who sign up.
Don’t let this opportunity to train leaders for 5 to 50 milers pass you at the trailhead.
A HAT (High Adventure Team) number and a course completion card/certificate will be issued upon completion of this course along with our new GGAC HAT patch and Basic Backpacking rocker.
