Have you always wanted to go backpacking, but never had the skills or knowledge to do so? The Outdoor Recreation Center (ORC) is offering a Backpacking Skills Clinic! In this clinic, participants will learn the basics of backpacking and backcountry living! The session will focus on several areas of backpacking such as necessary equipment, appropriate clothing, how to cook and purify water and how to utilize “Leave No Trace” principles. This Backpacking Skills Clinic is Sept. 10 from 5-8 p.m. at the ORC. The clinic is free for all participants—just be sure to register by September 7, spots are filling up fast! For more information, please visit urec.wsu.edu/outdoor-recreation/trips-clinics
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