Online Courses

Aquamira

Managing Sun Exposure in the Backcountry

Avalanche Awareness & Safety for Hikers and Backpackers

Learn the foundational knowledge of avalanche terrain and risks to become a more-informed winter hiker in the backcountry.

Using an Ursack: Techniques and Supplies for Packing, Using, and Securing an Ursack

Winter Backpacking: Strategies for Staying Warm, Dry, and Comfortable

Scenes, stories, gear, skills, and state-of-the-art best practices for winter hiking and camping.

How to Pitch an Ultralight Tent

Your Tent, Your Campsite, Your Comfort

This webinar will include discussions about the processes that control condensation and warmth, how tent designs cope with them, and what you should consider when selecting a campsite. We'll close the webinar with an audience Q&A.

Backcountry Tenkara Fishing Masterclass

Backcountry Tenkara Fishing is an online course that will help you save weight and complexity while fishing in the backcountry. Learn about the gear, skills, and tactics that will help you master the art of tenkara fishing.

Women’s Backpacking Masterclass

In this online course, you'll learn about the unique perspective of backpacking gear, skills, and philosophy from the viewpoint of women.

Protecting Your Food From Bears

Learn how to store your food and protect it from bears in the backcountry - an overview of different methods and when to use them.

How to Use the Garmin inReach

New! Updated for the Garmin inReach Mini 2! In this online masterclass, you'll learn how to master navigation, messaging, and tracking using Garmin inReach devices, smartphone apps, desktop software, and browser apps.

How to Use Gaia GPS

The Gaia GPS Masterclass provides a trusted and methodical framework that gives hikers and other backcountry enthusiasts the confidence to use Gaia GPS to plan their own adventures.

Ultralight Backpacking Boot Camp

Learn the fundamental principles and philosophy of ultralight backpacking, trekking and camping techniques, managing inclement weather with ultralight gear, and more.

Dyneema Composite Fabrics: Technology, Use, and Applications

In this webinar, you'll learn about the various types of Dyneema Composite Fabrics, their strengths and weakness, design features, and applicability for shelters, apparel, backpacks, and more.

Synthetic Insulation: Technology, Use, and Applications

In this webinar, you'll learn about the different types of synthetic insulation, how it's engineered and manufactured, the applicability of each type for sleeping bags and apparel, and more.

Lightweight Backpacking in Inclement Conditions

In this online masterclass, you'll learn about lightweight gear systems and wilderness skills used to remain safe and comfortable in the backcountry when hostile (inclement) weather threatens to ruin your trip.

Trek Planning

In this self-paced online video course, you’ll learn to plan routes, forecast weather, evaluate terrain, use digital mapping tools, evaluate gear decisions, determine route difficulty ratings, and plan food requirements.

Lightweight Footwear and Traction Systems for Snow Travel

In this webinar, you'll learn about the skills and gear systems for footwear and traction for lightweight backcountry snow travel in all seasons.

Backpacking Food and Nutrition

In this webinar, you'll learn the science behind backpacking food planning as well as strategies for minimizing food weight while insuring adequate nutrition and energy for the trip you are planning.