Beginners Backpacking Trip
September 21-22, 2024
Trip Leaders: Dave Sherman and John Hocstetler
Type of Trip: Backpacking; Hiking
Contact: ciwcinfo@gmail.com
Cost: $40 (non Refundable) - Saturday Dinner and Sunday Breakfast; Use of club gear - Bring lunch and snacks for the trail
Adults Only
Maximum number: 6
Difficulty: Beginner
Rain Date: October 5-6, 2024
***Before registering***
While considering your participation in CIWC trips, be aware that some trips will involve shared transportation, lodging, and other activities. Each participant is encouraged to evaluate your comfort level with such arrangements based on your health condition, vaccination status, and unknown COVID positivity rates at the time of the trip. Members are encouraged to review the COVID waiver as a part of this evaluation.
A beginner backpacking trip overnight for one night in the Fowler Park campground. There, we will get organized, pass out any loaner gear, check backpacks, and distribute any common gear.
We will backpack the loop trail around the park approximately 2.5 miles. This loop goes through forested lands and a historic village before leading to forested hiking trails. The section through the village is paved.
After returning from our hike, we will set up camp at reserved primitive campsites. Next, we will learn some basics of backpacking including trail etiquette, leave no trace, water filtration, fire starters, planning meals, making food, and hanging food bags.
In the evening, we will individually prepare dinner, and afterwards we can make a fire, explore more topics, and answer questions about the outdoors.
In the morning, we will prepare breakfast and break camp.
Don’t have gear? No worries, CIWC has gear you can borrow: Tents, backpacks, and other club gear such as stoves and water filters. Suggested gear lists and other information will be provided by your trip leader. Please bring your own sleeping bags and sleeping pads.
Dinner, Breakfast and an evening treat will be provided by the leaders. Dinner and breakfast will be from a selection of backpacking meals along with coffee/hot chocolate/tea. Participants will need to bring their own lunch and snacks.
There will also be a shared responsibility for carrying the group food and equipment. Please leave some extra room in your backpacks for a few items.
Leaders will provide trip details regarding meals, what to bring, and other information. All trip participants will have the ability to hike 2.5 miles.
The trip will conclude midday on Sunday.
All trip participants must fill out and submit a
CIWC Medical Form and Long Waiver Form.
Questions? Contact CIWCinfo@gmail.com
