09/02/2026
It’s Back! Due to popular demand, we’re bringing back our special Ultralight Backpacking Seminar to CT Forest and Park Association on Sat. November 7th!
If you are a seasoned hiker looking for ways to lighten your pack or you’re just an ultralight curious new hiker looking for a judgement free atmosphere to ask questions, this seminar has got you covered! Join Reach Your Summit at CFPA Headquarters for this a one of a kind fun, interactive presentation.
Enjoy stories from the trail from two ultralight backpackers with many miles under their trail runners. Mat Jobin (Reach Your Summit owner, guide, and thru-hiker) and Kristen Gardella (thru-hiker and FKT record holder) will also share their journeys toward their current ultralight packs and failures they’ve had along the way with a show-and-tell of gear, tips they like to use to help keep their packs light, guidance on how to pack an ultralight frameless backpack, Leave No Trace principles, and they’ll answer any questions you may have about the ultralight philosophy. The event will also include a free raffle where you can win an Igneous Gear NOBO bottle, a Wanderlight Gear Polartec Alpha Direct fleece beanie or a copy of Mike Clelland’s Ultralight Backpacking Tips book. All are welcome. Space is limited. To learn more and to join us, refer to the link provided below. Space is limited.
Mastering The Art of Ultralight Backpacking Seminar: https://www.reachyoursummit.net/events/mastering-the-art-of-ultralight-backpacking-seminar-6
