Multi-Day Hiking for Beginners (Five Days)

Name: Multi-Day Hiking for Beginners (Five Days)
Start: 2026-03-09T09:00:00+13:00
End: 2026-03-09T09:00:00+13:00
Location: St Arnaud, Nelson Lakes National Park

About

This immersive five-day course is designed to give new and aspiring trampers the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to plan and undertake safe, enjoyable multi-day hiking trips. Combining practical instruction, guided backcountry travel, and real-world scenarios, the course builds strong foundations in clothing and equipment selection, navigation, trip planning, campcraft, river safety, and emergency management.

The course progresses from classroom-based learning to a supported backcountry journey, allowing participants to apply skills in realistic conditions while guided by experienced instructors. The course is run in a relaxed, friendly, and supportive environment, encouraging questions, discussion, and learning at a pace that suits the group. By the end of the course, participants will be able to plan their own trips, navigate confidently using map and compass, manage camps safely, assess river crossings, and respond effectively to common backcountry problems.

This course is ideal for:

-People new to hiking or tramping who want to build skills safely
-Day walkers looking to step up to overnight or multi-day trips
-Those returning to the outdoors after a long break
-Anyone wanting to better understand risk, decision-making, and safety in the backcountry

No prior backcountry experience is required. A reasonable level of fitness and a willingness to learn and participate in outdoor conditions are expected.