Trip Leaders: Steve Johnson and Janice Windes
Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking
Contact: ciwcinfo@gmail.com
Cost: $25 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail
Adults Only
Maximum number: 8
Difficulty: Beginner
Rain Date: TBD
Learn and practice backpacking skills, enjoy a June weekend in the Hoosier National Forest.
We will hike in on an easy, well-traveled trail and establish camp . We will set-up our tents and explore this wonderful area. Also learn the various water filtration options, how to build a fire, how to prepare a backcountry dinner and a breakfast the next morning.
After breakfast, we will pack up, using leave no trace techniques and hike back to the trailhead.
Cost is $25 for dinner, breakfast and use of club gear. Participants will bring their own lunch, snack and drink items. Gear lists and trip details will be emailed prior to the trip. Some club backpacks and tents may be available for loan on a first come, first served basis.
Don’t have gear? That’s no problem as CIWC has tents and other gear you can borrow. We share some club-provided group gear, such as stoves and water filters. Suggested gear list will be provided by your trip leader.
Dinner and breakfast will be provided by the leaders. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and snacks.
All trip participants will be expected to submit a medical form, sign a waiver and complete emergency information documents prior to participation.
CIWC Medical Form and Unified Waiver Form
After registration leaders will communicate additional details.
Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com