{"id":12136,"date":"2023-09-18T13:09:57","date_gmt":"2023-09-18T17:09:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/?p=12136"},"modified":"2024-03-12T13:42:03","modified_gmt":"2024-03-12T17:42:03","slug":"back-to-school-outdoor-skills-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mappyhour.org\/blog\/2023\/09\/back-to-school-outdoor-skills-month\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to School: Outdoor Skills Month"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>September is officially &#8220;Back to School&#8221; month at Mappy Hour and chapters across the country are celebrating with learning opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds and levels.\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>We&#8217;re teaming up with the National Outdoor Leadership School (<a href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Finfo.nols.edu%2Fnols-and-mappy-hour\/2\/01000188dfbea393-751fd58f-9d29-40da-aef3-f7a1c122f197-000000\/_visnXv4B4Wm025v0L74y-FgP6w=327\">NOLS<\/a>)\u00a0to take Back to School month to the next level with NOLS experts joining Mappy Hour events in NYC &amp; Denver and with a wilderness medicine giveaway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Upcoming IRL Community Events with NOLS<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fevents%2F2023%2F09%2Fwilderness-skills-nols\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/YbOSAtxQy673alDtJwISPPWn0QE=339\" target=\"_blank\">Wilderness\u00a0Skills 101<\/a>\u00a0in NYC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fevents%2F2023%2F09%2Fannual-fall-foliage-campout-arcteryx\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/8nJgScbdny1iNp48RjuHE1dIags=339\" target=\"_blank\">Map Reading &amp; Navigation<\/a>\u00a0in Denver<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back to School: On the Blog<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Here are a few free resources on the Mappy Hour blog that can help you go &#8216;back to school&#8217; and learn skills to help you in the outdoors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Backcountry Cooking<\/strong>\u00a0<br>Making good food while you&#8217;re camping or backpacking can be hard. This 12-part series highlights high quality, straightforward meals that are perfect for the woods.\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2Ftag%2Fchef-corso%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/Y7R9OVnLAHuFrB6BAtONH0XT64s=339\" target=\"_blank\">Find a recipe<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2Fbikepack%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/rmYbKdug5o63Qjf83Hb8EIlT5vs=339\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Bike Touring<\/strong>\u00a0Wondering how to plan, what to pack, or what gear to bring on a bike tour? Our 6 part series includes videos and guides from bikepacking experts specifically developed for beginners.\u00a0<br><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2Fbikepack%2F\/2\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/ivzo8x78YW5ivOFRVMATNOexqCM=339\" target=\"_blank\">Watch Now<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img width=\"230\" alt=\"\" height=\"auto\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Backpacking<\/strong>\u00a0Want to start backpacking but not sure where to start?\u00a0Start your learning journey with:<br>&#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2019%2F04%2Fmappy-hour-skills-basic-map-reading%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/nsljWUFjY7bB1Aob6cps1YS2GN4=339\" target=\"_blank\">Map Reading 101<\/a><br>&#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2015%2F09%2Fmappy-hour-nyc-recap-backpacking-guidelines%2F%23:~:text=in%2520the%2520upper%2520middle%2520or,sunscreen%252C%2520insect%2520repellant%252C%2520etc.\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/1LemVW2kIhxqKfDzYbJhrFoYvUw=339\" target=\"_blank\">Backpacking Guidelines<\/a><br>&#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2018%2F11%2Fbackpacking-ultralight-with-michelle-nacouzi%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/Vqj2JwpW7h-nR1TOzKqMZ8d2Oss=339\" target=\"_blank\">How to pack ultralight<\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2023%2F05%2Fexploring-urban-wildlife%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/Mfyd6v6mh9SotgpXZk0bPzUAcYA=339\" target=\"_blank\"><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><img width=\"230\" alt=\"\" height=\"auto\"><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Backcountry Ski Touring<\/strong>\u00a0Along with your AIARE avalanche training, here are a few other skills that can help you get fit and ready for backcountry skiing:<br>&#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2021%2F02%2Fwatch-skiing-uphill-an-intro-to-skinning%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/Gu0Sr7dZ9J_lOP9De7qlHn3q2X0=339\" target=\"_blank\">Getting started going uphill<\/a><br>&#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2021%2F01%2Fwatch-how-to-start-backcountry-skiing%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/Ra0RfgRNEO443CRuf4ZHDar69Ro=339\" target=\"_blank\">Skiing in the Backcountry<\/a><br>&#8211;\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fmappyhour.org%2Fblog%2F2021%2F02%2Fwatch-gear-101-backcountry-skiing-and-splitboarding%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/HLHq6ztvczQl-_xxrhiEjNNWDQE=339\" target=\"_blank\">Backcountry Ski\/Ride Gear 101<\/a>\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start Your Training: Wilderness Medicine Giveaway<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NOLS\u00a0are helping us take this to the next level by hooking us up with FOUR free\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/2hs4pkt6.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me\/L0\/https:%2F%2Fnols.edu%2Fen%2Fwilderness-medicine%2Fwhy-nols%2F\/1\/0100018a9090b8f5-b3a49f40-7176-499d-b7c5-64b5303c5109-000000\/3x6eunObFt-Raqinlvfia3M86Ys=339\" target=\"_blank\">wilderness\u00a0medicine\u00a0classes<\/a>. 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