Course Info
Fastpacking is best described as fast light and overnight where you head into the hills for a multi-day trail running adventure. It has become hugely popular for established hiking routes like the Pennine Way, Tour du Mont Blanc and the Haute Route with the minimalistic style allowing you to cover large distances in less than half of the normal hiking time.
Dates March - November 
Duration 2 Days 
Start Location Snowdonia | Eryri 
Instructor Ratio 1:6 
Skill Level R2 
Book Today £200 P/Person Our two-day Fastpacking Introduction is a perfect initiation into multi-day running and will show you all the equipment you need to run and camp in the mountains. You will learn about planning, equipment and how to navigate. You will also look at camp craft, personal safety and what to do in an emergency. We will also put all the skills covered in day 1 to practice that evening with a camp out at a campsite along route.
This is the most comprehensive Fastpacking course in the UK and will get you fired up to get out and have your own multi-day fastpacking trips.
Course Content
- Planning - Weather sources, guidebooks and how to plan a multi-day run.
- Equipment - Tents, camping gear and what to take in your pack.
- Camp Craft - Finding water, pitching tents and cooking.
- Clothing - What to wear and the layering system.
- Navigation - How to navigate using the map and compass.
- GPS - Using GPS and Apps in the mountains
- Emergency procedures.
- Food and nutrition
- Running poles and how to use them.
- Evening Camp putting all the skills together
Equipment
All participants will receive a full kit list detailing essential items they need to attend this course. We do have some lightweight tents (1.2kg) and 30L running packs that we loan on a first-come-first-served basis. We would recommend purchasing your own summer sleeping bag. If you have any questions about the equipment please do get in contact.
