The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass

A Step-By-Step Guide on How To Plan Your First or Next Overnight Backpacking Trip.

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Want to plan an overnight backpacking trip and have no idea where to start?

Trip planning for an overnight backpacking trip can be overwhelming and intimidating for a lot of people, especially if you’re new to backpacking.

The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass will cover everything from how to prepare, research and plan for your trip to the gear you’ll need, navigation and trip planning video tutorials and digital and printable trip planning resources along with tips and tricks for first time solo backpackers.

If you’re tired of talking about it and are ready to finally start planning your overnight backpacking trip this year, this masterclass will help you get to the trailhead.

Course curriculum

1. Welcome!
1. Step 1: Prepare
1. Step 2: Research
2. How to Use AllTrails to Find Places to Hike and Backpack
1. Step 3: Plan
2. Gaia GPS Desktop Tutorial: How To Create A Route
3. Gaia GPS App Video Tutorial
4. FarOut Guide App Video Tutorial
5. Example: How I Planned An Overnight Backpacking Trip
6. 2024 Backcountry Permit Info
7. Trip Itinerary Checklist
1. Step 4: Backpacking Gear
2. Backpacking Gear Packing List
3. Day Hiking Gear Packing List
1. How Much & What Kind of Backpacking Food Should I Bring?
2. Backpacking Meal Planning Spreadsheet
1. Advice For First Time Solo Backpackers
1. Resources & Links Mentioned In The Class
2. 2024 Backcountry Permit Info
3. Trip Itinerary Checklist
4. Backpacking Gear Packing List
5. Day Hiking Gear Packing List
1. Loved this Class? Leave A Review!
2. What's Next? The Confident Solo Female Backpacker System

About this course

24 lessons
2 hours of video content

Instructor

Kathleen Neves aka The Hungry Hiker

Kathleen Neves

My mission is to help women go from feeling scared and intimidated about backpacking to feeling comfortable planning their own adventures so that they can feel confident going on a solo day hike, overnight backpacking trip, section hike or thru-hike.

FAQ

What is The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass?

The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass is an online masterclass that will walk you through, step-by-step, everything you need to know on how to plan your first or next overnight backpacking trip.
Who is The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass for?

Anyone who is overwhelmed by the trip planning process and is looking to plan their first or next overnight backpacking trip, either as a solo trip or with a group of friends. If you’re tired of talking about it and are ready to finally start planning your overnight backpacking trip this year, this masterclass will help you get to the trailhead.
When does The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass start?

Whenever you’re ready! The program starts as soon as you enroll and pay your one-time enrollment fee. The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass is self-paced so you can work through all of the material at your own pace and easily fit it into you own schedule and time zone. Once enrolled, you’ll have lifetime access to the masterclass so you can come back whenever you're planning future backpacking trips!
What topics are covered and what is included in The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass?

The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass will cover everything from how to prepare, research and plan for your trip to the gear you’ll need, navigation and trip planning video tutorials and digital and printable trip planning resources along with tips and tricks for first time solo backpackers. This masterclass includes 21 lessons and has over 1.5 hours of video content inside.
How can I enroll in The Hungry Hiker Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass?

Click the button either at the top or the bottom of this page to sign up. Once enrolled, you'll have immediate access to the masterclass.

Testimonials

“As a newbie hiker I wanted to move myself into the next level of hiking/backpacking, and this is how I did it. There’s a ton of information about hiking and backpacking out there and it can be very overwhelming. This class is exactly what I needed to bring order to the chaos. Kathleen has so much experience and so many miles under her belt, she has great stuff to share. The information she gives is concise, tried, true and tested — in other words, she made the mistakes so we don’t have to. LOL. Seriously, this class exceeded my expectations and I highly recommend it.”

“I consider myself a beginner backpacker with lots of solo day hiking experience, and I found this masterclass to be very informative. The tutorials for using the Gaia and FarOut apps were especially helpful for me. I can now confidently create routes in both apps, and can navigate them much more efficiently than before. I also love the printable checklists, which will come in handy for both day hikes and backpacking trips. The provided resources for finding information for a specific area/trail are also really helpful. Overall, I found this class to be the perfect boost to help get me from day hiking solo to overnight backpacking solo. I have several trips planned for this coming summer, and I feel a lot more prepared knowing how to use all of the resources provided in this masterclass.”

“Kathleen makes sure to leave no stone unturned in this course. All the details from goal setting to stepping foot on the trail are included in the easy to follow videos. I love the included fillable forms, checklists, and linked resources.”

“This masterclass is thoroughly researched and well designed. The planning and expertise is obvious in the presentation. The information is presented so well and with the student experience in mind! I have learned from the class and will continue to reference it in planning upcoming trips. Thank you Kathleen for another amazing tool!”

Reviews

Hungry Hike Backpacking Trip Planning Masterclass

Beth Ann Matlock

Very informative and easy to understand. I liked being able to toggle back to a section, if needed. Loved the tutorials for GAIA, FAR OUT and ALLTRAILS.

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Great Resources!

Alexis Mason

This is a comprehensive course for someone looking to plan a safe and enjoyable backpacking trip. I love the resources included, such as fillable forms, checklists, and resource links. A few times already, I have referred back to some of the navigation tutorials and to access packing checklists. This will be a resource I come back to for each trip I plan!

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Awesome Course!!

Jacki Amato

Wow, Kathleen you have truly gone over everything I need to feel confident in planning my first backing/hiking/camping trip. You take away the guess work, you answer my question I had, as well as you provide very detailed checklist to assist me. I love my lists!! The course was easy to listen to, take notes on a Sunday afternoon. I can say honestly I’m ready, and confident to start planning my first weekend trip, thanks for this mini course. I can’t wait to share and recommend to my friends who are just starting out with trip planning. I can’t wait to apply what I’ve learned, as well as go back and rematch the training you’ve provided for the GAIA and the Far-out apps, as I want to become an expert at using these apps as they are an essential part of trip planning!

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Very Informative with Excellent Resources

Candace Toms

I have done a lot of solo day hiking, but have never felt comfortable enough to try overnight backpacking, especially by myself. I think this masterclass was a great way to get me feeling prepared for some overnight trips this coming summer. Kathleen includes tons of little pieces of advice that I don't think would have occurred to me until I was out on trail. The app tutorials are easy to follow, and are a game changer in terms of route planning. As someone with a tendency to forget things, I love the printable checklists. Honestly, this masterclass has taken all of the guesswork out of trip planning for me, and made it a lot more approachable.

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Excellent!!

Crystal Smith

This course is a fantastic resource for trip planning. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced backpacker, you will learn new techniques and tips. The course is easy to follow and well written. Highly recommend!

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