Backpacking Programs

At Arizona Adventure Institute we believe that some of the greatest experience can only be had on your own two feet.

Our backpacking workshops and trips are designed to teach the best techniques to keep those feet comfortable, safe and feeling good without impacting the wonderful places they will take you too. These classes are entirely field based, you learn while backpacking. A vacation where you actually learn something, imagine that? We will cover the basics, pack selection, sizing, packing your pack and fitting it, what to bring and what to leave behind. We will also cover route selection, planning, camp site selection, outdoor cooking skills, fire building, survival skills, basic map and compass navigation, how to find and treat water and many other outdoor living skills. Our advanced trips will get you familiar with light weight packing, off trail travel, extended trip planning and preparation. All backpacking courses are taught by highly experienced outdoor professionals with thousands of miles of trail experience and many many pairs of worn out hiking boots. Have fun and learn to experience the thrills of backpacking by contacting us today.