Day Hiking Basics Workshop
Sat, Mar 18
|Suffield
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate Elevation Gain: 200 ft Duration: 2 hours


Time & Location
Mar 18, 2023, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Suffield, 2075 Mountain Rd, West Suffield, CT 06093, USA
About The Event
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day weekend and join Reach Your Summit, Suffield Parks and Recreation Department, and The Trees for Suffield Initative for a one of a kind fun, interactive workshop going over all you need to know about day hiking basics in the Nutmeg state. This workshop will go over important trip planning information, Leave No Trace Principles and concepts of hiking for improved fitness and well-being. Each participant will also receive and updated map of Sunrise Park.. Hear stories, learn tips and enjoy a show-n-tell of essential gear that can help make your day hiking experiences better with, Reach Your Summit guide and owner, Mat Jobin's first-hand experience from guiding groups for over 14 years and tackling solo pursuits and thru hikes. Following the workshop, there will be a short guided hike in beautiful Sunrise Park for all levels and abilities. Participants will also have the opportunity to identify…