Rooted & Wild Field Institute: Beginner Backpacking
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Get out there.
Ready to try backpacking—but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course is designed to give women the skills, support, and confidence to hit the trail on their own.
We start with two in-person classes where you’ll learn the essentials: how to pack your backpack, plan a trip, set up camp, cook outdoors, and practice Leave No Trace. Then, you’ll put it all into action on a guided overnight trip in the stunning High Uintas.
No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just step-by-step learning in a supportive, all-women environment.
What’s Included
Two in-person skill-building classes located in Layton, Utah
Guided overnight backpacking trip in the High Uintas
All gear + meals provided
Hands-on instruction every step of the way
Perfect For
Women with little to no backpacking experience
Those who want to feel confident planning their own trips
Anyone ready to learn by doing—not just watching
This is more than a class—it’s your starting point.
$529
*THIS PURCHASE IS A PAYMENT PLAN OVER TWO MONTHS. YOU WILL PAY YOUR FIRST PAYMENT OF $264.50 TODAY. THEN, A MONTH LATER THE SECOND PAYMENT OF $264.50 WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME OUT. PAYING A TOTAL OF $529 BEFORE TAXES.
Rooted & Wild Field Institute: Beginner Backpacking
Learn the skills. Build the confidence. Get out there.
Ready to try backpacking—but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly course is designed to give women the skills, support, and confidence to hit the trail on their own.
We start with two in-person classes where you’ll learn the essentials: how to pack your backpack, plan a trip, set up camp, cook outdoors, and practice Leave No Trace. Then, you’ll put it all into action on a guided overnight trip in the stunning High Uintas.
No guesswork. No overwhelm. Just step-by-step learning in a supportive, all-women environment.
What’s Included
Two in-person skill-building classes located in Layton, Utah
Guided overnight backpacking trip in the High Uintas
All gear + meals provided
Hands-on instruction every step of the way
Perfect For
Women with little to no backpacking experience
Those who want to feel confident planning their own trips
Anyone ready to learn by doing—not just watching
This is more than a class—it’s your starting point.
$529
*THIS PURCHASE IS A PAYMENT PLAN OVER TWO MONTHS. YOU WILL PAY YOUR FIRST PAYMENT OF $264.50 TODAY. THEN, A MONTH LATER THE SECOND PAYMENT OF $264.50 WILL AUTOMATICALLY COME OUT. PAYING A TOTAL OF $529 BEFORE TAXES.