Join Andrew and I on February 6 for another Ask Us Anything livestream. The focus of this conversation is desert travel and backpacking.
Join us on February 6 at 6:00pm MT here.
Topic covered will include:
- Water planning
- Trip planning: seasonality and daily schedule
- Overland and canyon travel: navigation
- Footwear
- Clothing
- Hazards: wildlife and weather
- Camping and shelter setup
- Gear care
- Special gear considerations
- LNT & Etiquette
In terms of the desert experience we’ll be drawing upon, here are the highlights:
Andrew
- backpacked 800 miles across the Colorado Plateau from Arches to Grand Canyon NPs in 2009
- hiked from the Grand Canyon to the PCT across southern California, including a 70-mile waterless stretch without a cache
- backpacked through southern California on the PCT in June
Katie
- backpacked the length of the Grand Canyon from Lee’s Ferry to Pearce Ferry
- hiked an 800-mile loop in the Great Basin of Nevada
- has completed the PCT and CDT desert sections as well as the Oregon Desert Trail
Questions?
If you would like to submit a question for this event, complete this form. Or leave a comment below. During the broadcasts we try to answer all questions received.
Do you have to pre-register for this tutorial?
No need to pre-register. Just click on the link in the post at the time of the broadcast.
I’ve seen 3 different dates for this. Jan 30, Feb 1 and Feb 6. Could you clarify? We’re interested!!!
The date currently on this page (Feb 6) is correct. Our apology for any confusion. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
This page says Feb 1 now. Is it on Feb 1 or Feb 6?
Feb 6.
Can’t make it unfortunately but would love to watch a recording if possible!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yE9D6B-7zQ
I wasn’t able to make it, but I’d love to watch the recording or attend the next one.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yE9D6B-7zQ