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Backcountry Cooking & Nutrition

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This instructional course will cover the nutritional and logistical aspects of menu planning in the backcountry. you’ll learn what your body needs while on adventure, including replenishing calories and fulfilling nutritional needs. You’ll learn how weight, storage, and cooking method will impact your menu planning and packing, the pros and cons of pre-packaged meals, and the type of gear you will need for your backcountry kitchen. We’ll also...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Survival School Instructional

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Join us in a fun, social setting right here in NYC to learn & practice the basics of Survival. Great as a stand alone or to prepare for our full-day or overnight classes in the woods. In this session, we’ll cover Psychology of Survival; covering topics such as  Effective Decision Making Under Pressure,  Needs Assessment,  Risk Evaluation & Management and  Utilizing Available Resources Effectively Which, you might...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Intro to Fishing: Spin Fishing Basics

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

We’ll start with the basics, and lucky for us, Prospect Park Lake is home to an impressive variety and population of fish and there’s plenty of shoreline for us to practice our casting. We’ll introduce you to the rods, reel, and tackle used in spin casting, the style that is most versatile and easiest to learn. After learning the techniques for safe and effective casting, we’ll have time to practice and, who knows, maybe the fish will be...

(1) Beginner 4 and older
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Map, Compass & More

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

This three hour class held in Prospect Park will introduce you to topographical maps and how to read them, all types of compasses, and how to use a map and compass in tandem to navigate. You’ll learn how to read, take and follow bearings, and more. We’ll have orienteering courses and scavenger hunts setup so you can try guided and independent practice. Light refreshments will be served starting at 6:00 pm and class starts at 6:30 pm. Precise...

(1) All levels 18 and older
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Trip Planning for Success

Destination Backcountry Adventures @ 557 6th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

Outdoor professionals know that the success of a trip depends first and foremost on what you do long before you hit the trail. Putting in the right preparation means not only a safer trip, but more quality time in the woods. In this class, you’ll learn how to choose the best destinations, plan your route, pack for comfort and weight, plan a menu for taste and nutrition, and much more. Light refreshments will be served starting at 6:00 pm and...

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