The purpose of BPX is to promote backpacking as a core CMC activity, organize and coordinate backpacking trips, create and support a community of backpackers, and provide early notice of BPX events to members. You can learn more about the BPX by clicking here.
Below are past editions of the BPX Newsletter:
March 2022 includes Q&A about First Aid Kit Items for Trip Leaders
February 2022 includes Q&A about First Aid Kit Items
January 2022 includes The Compass article on preventing Roster Churn
November 2021 includes Trip Leader Summary and St. Nick On the Trail fun poem
October 2021 includes 2021 Season Recap by BPX Chair, Uwe Sartori
September 2021 includes Q&A about Rain Gear Options
August 2021 includes Q&A about Filtering Water
July 2021 includes Backpacking Opportunity with CMC Director, Keegan Young
June 2021 includes Q&A about Renting Backpacking Gear
May 2021 includes QA about Backpacking Checklists
May 2021 Special issue on Covid-19 and USFA
April 2021 includes QA about Getting into Shape
March 2021 includes Q&A on Membership Renewal Benefits
February 2021 includes Q&A on Sleeping Bag Attire
January 2021 includes Q&A on Food Fuel for Warmth
December 2020 includes Q&A on Sleeping Pads & the “P” factor
November 2020 includes Q&A on Sleeping Bag Ratings
October 2020 – Special Issue to Leaders
October 2020 includes Q&A on Storing Gear for the Season
September 2020 includes Q&A on “R” Values
August 2020 includes Q&A on the Value of Trekking Poles
July 2020 includes Q&A on Condensation inside My Tent
May 8, 2020 – Special Issue on COVID-19
September 2019 – Inaugural Edition
