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.

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.

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 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.

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.