WBC students resting at Sheep Camp monument in the snow. Photo by Michael Kuredjian
The local Sierra Club’s annual Wilderness Basics Course begins Feb 6, gathering local outdoor experts to teach and share tips on how to be safe and comfortable outdoors, enhancing day hikes to backpacking adventures.
Considering the number of people that do things like read this site and look for any help they can improving their wilderness skills, the Los Padres Chapter’s popular course is in its 11th year and typically sells out. It caters to all physical levels and ages from teen to seniors so would be great to learn more about surviving in your local area.
WBC includes evening hands-on classes and day and overnight adventures, including car camp. Camaraderie always comes along.
WBC has close ties with the Search and Rescue teams in both counties; in fact, some surplus funds from class fees are donated to them. Other “after-cost” funds have been donated for trail maintenance to the Los Padres Forest Assn. and the chapter for use in its free Outings, wildlife protection and trail access.
Volunteer leaders teach people the skills to enjoy the wilderness in 8 classroom sessions and guide the students on 4 exciting outings, sponsored by the Los Padres Chapter, Sierra Club.
Evening classes are held at Poinsettia Pavilion in Ventura Feb. 6 to March 27. Day, overnight and car camps are held in both counties. The course serves people of all levels from beginners to seasoned hikers, teens to seniors and outings are student’s choice, ranked from easy, moderate or strenuous. Various discounts apply, and a few scholarships are available.
To register: http://bit.ly/LPWBC19
For information call (805) 524-7170 or [email protected].
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