O.D.I.E. (OutDoor Instructional Education), it is to offer a service of outdoor instructional education for a popular hobby, backpacking and hiking.
O.D.I.E.'s mission is to allow individuals to overcome obstacles that would otherwise interfere with this recreational sport. These obstacles could encompass several things such as lack of basic backpacking knowledge, equipment accessibility, unwilling to invest time, energy, and expense into starting these hobbies and the insecurity of being ill-equip to spend time in the back country.
O.D.I.E. will offer instruction that will include real world experiences such as basic wilderness first aid, proper equipment use for the type of recreational activity with proper instructional use. Basic navigational, back country cooking and trip logistics skills will be taught with a hands on approach.
All course attendees will be expected to participate with a hands on approach to teach the skill sets necessary to continue with these recreational hobbies. After two-three courses of backpacking or kayaking instruction a group trip utilizing these recently acquired skills will be put to use by participating in a backpacking or kayaking excursion. These excursions will be planned by group members and may include travel to a different states.
Price includes meals, professional instructing and guiding, group cooking gear, group first aid kit, water filter, shuttle
Backpacking 101
This 3 hour course is designed to further prepare beginners or experience backpackers for safe and fun adventures into the great outdoors. We will dive into the big picture so it will focus on a checklist outline for planning a backpacking trip.
Includes -trip planning, equipment, hydration, food and food preparation, medical, map reading, and terrain considerations. This is the basics of Backpacking and will be a introduction to the back country. Highly recommended for those interested in Guided Backpacking Trips
Please see EVENTS or go to Brasington’s store for dates and to reserve your space.
Classes can be taken as preparation for our guided trips (recommended) or just to expand your knowledge for your own adventures.
Outdoor Education:
ODIE provides you with the tools and knowledge to complete a guided backpacking trip to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina, Tennessee, North Georgia or Florida. No longer will you be limited by not having the necessary equipment, transportation or skills to complete a hike in the mountains. ODIE services outfit participants with all the necessary equipment and knowledge.
Transportation and meals are even provided! All you need to worry about is proper clothing, footwear and your sense of adventure! Price includes meals, professional instructing and guiding, group cooking gear, group first aid kit, water filter, shuttle between trail head. Gear rental additional fee.
Not included: insurance of any kind, alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, items of personal nature, transportation from home location to group meeting site.