Sun, Feb 09
|Forest Grove
Ultralight Packing Skills Clinic
Gain the skills needed for you and your horse to confidently hit the backcountry!
Time & Location
Feb 09, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Forest Grove, 45560 NW Buckley Rd, Forest Grove, OR 97116, USA
About the event
Lecture
Join us for a recap of our recent pack trip along the John Muir trail. We will discuss the planning process, logistics and obstacles faced to ride one of the most renowned trails in the US.
Three Sisters Wilderness offers some of the most scenic riding in Oregon. We will explain the permit process for day rides, overnights and what to do if your desired trailhead permit isn’t available.
Learn what items to carry on you in case of emergency, the 10 essentials and more.
Choosing a campsite for your stock and how to Leave No Trace in our fragile landscapes, all while remaining ultralight.
Discover what we carry in our first aid kits, what can be dual purpose between yourself and your horse – and how to pack it minimally.