Backpacking for Beginners w/ Joel Seipel
April 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
If you enjoy hiking and want to broaden your horizons beyond the car campground, join
us at Sally Manzara Interpretive Nature Center on April 26 th at 6 p.m. as Joel Seipel
will chat about how to carry everything you need for multiple days hiking. We will
discuss the basics of backpacking and how to plan for an overnight trip, including route
selection, food prep, and gear outfitting. Whether you are brand new to the activity or
want to learn tips for extending your backcountry adventures, this presentation is for
you!
Joel grew up in Eau Galle, WI and graduated from the University of St Thomas in St.
Paul. He started backpacking during summer breaks in college and immediately fell in
love with how immersive the sport is. Hiking for several days can be intimidating at first,
but he wants to help others experience how truly wonderful and rewarding it can be.
Most recently he completed a through-hike of the John Muir Trail in 2023 and has 20
years of experience hiking all over the United States.