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SUMMARY:Backpacking & Hiking with Confidence with SmokiesLife
DESCRIPTION:Backpacking & Hiking with Confidence\nDate: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2026Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: Great Smokies Welcome Center \nBuild your skills and confidence in the great outdoors during this hands-on Branch Out experience focused on the fundamentals of hiking and backpacking. Whether you’re new to the trail or looking to sharpen your skills\, this full-day program offers practical knowledge to help you safely and responsibly enjoy the wilderness. \nThe day begins with a classroom session covering essential topics like trip planning\, what to pack\, trail etiquette\, wildlife awareness\, and how to handle changing weather and terrain. Participants will then head outdoors to a nearby trail to practice these skills in a real-world setting while gaining a deeper appreciation for the natural environment. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\nHow to plan and prepare for a hike or backpacking trip \n\n\nWhat to pack and how to use your gear \n\n\nWildlife safety and basic animal behavior \n\n\nNavigating weather changes and trail conditions \n\n\nLeave No Trace principles and outdoor etiquette \n\n\nActivity Details\n\n\nActivity Level: Easy Active (light physical activity required) \n\n\nDistance: 3–5 miles \n\n\nElevation Gain: 100 feet \n\n\nTerrain: Uneven trails with possible roots\, rocks\, and natural obstacles \n\n\nWhat to Bring\n\n\nComfortable\, sturdy hiking shoes or boots \n\n\nWeather-appropriate clothing (layers and rain gear) \n\n\nSun protection (hat\, sunglasses\, sunscreen) \n\n\nWater and snacks/lunch \n\n\nOptional: trekking poles\, field guides\, notebook \n\n\nImportant Information\n\n\nThe session begins indoors and transitions outdoors \n\n\nMeeting space is on the second level and requires stairs \n\n\nTrails may include uneven terrain and potential wildlife encounters \n\n\nAbout the Guide\nLed by experienced naturalist Liz Domingue\, this program draws on over 40 years of expertise in hiking\, backpacking\, environmental education\, and nature photography. As the founder of Just Get Outdoors\, Liz has guided countless outdoor adventures and educational programs across the country. \nJoin us for a day of learning\, exploration\, and confidence-building in the beauty of the Smokies. \nLearn more – https://75868.blackbaudhosting.com/75868/Backpacking-and-Hiking-with-Confidence-24Mar2026
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LOCATION:Great Smoky Mountains National Park\, United States
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