COVID-19 Policy:
We take our health and your health seriously.   All Trips will include precautions specific to that activity from your Trip Leaders.

We ask all participant who have a fever, or flu-like symptoms to **stay home**

This group welcomes backpackers of all levels, from beginner to long-trail alumni, to share their interests, expertise and enthusiasm for backpacking. Our group is centered in the Twin City metro area but welcomes members from broader MN and surrounding states as well.

The agenda is up to you. We always welcome input and trip ideas from all of our members.

We share, discuss and learn about equipment, techniques and experience to make living in the wilderness comfortable, safe and fun.

WE MAY EVEN GO BACKPACKING!

We label our backpacking trips as "Base", "Intermediate", or "Advanced" so members can pick events they are ready for. See below for trip level descriptions.

**Links to helpful information:**
[Trip Difficult Rating: Comparison Chart](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1W2u3XIvo_98w-ZAe5j...)
[Past trip summaries](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1v66E6-vJozpfT972Gx...)
[Trip Difficulty Rating: Descriptions](https://www.meetup.com/Minneapolis-StPaul-Backpackers/page...)
[Helpful Information for Backpackers](https://www.meetup.com/Minneapolis-StPaul-Backpackers/page...) 
[Suggestions for Trip Leaders](https://www.meetup.com/Minneapolis-StPaul-Backpackers/page...)