Pre-Backpacking Meeting

Pre-Backpacking Meeting
This Sunday, March 11
4pm @ the Annex 2
Click here for directions
We will discuss what to bring...
gear need and how to pack for backpacking.
Gear will be available for purchase and/or loan.
If you don't have a partner to share your gear weight,
come anyway and get to know others in the group.
Hope to see you there!

Backpacking

Kisatchie National Forest

Backbone Trail Backpacking Trip

March 16, 17 & 18

Cost $10 plus money for Trip there and back

Please let us know if you are interested ASAP!

WE will leave at 11am March 16
Possible group to leave 8am Saturday March 17

You can come Friday and Stay till Sat or Sun

Or Come Sat and stay till Sun

Ages 17 and up!

If you are wanting to bring your child or teenager,

they must be able to carry their own gear and make the hike!

Check with a leader for details.

Details....

This is a backpacking trip not a "pull up to your campsite" trip.

We will be hiking in approx. 5 miles to campsite and 5 miles out.

Start getting in shape now.

check out the packing list below.

FAQs…

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes. Dress in layers!!!

Good pair of hiking shoes, preferably high-tops w/ good treads

If you are buying new hiking boots,

now is the time to get them and break them in!

What Should I Bring?

Click here to download Backpacking List

Remember you don't need everything on this list...

some items will be shared between teams.

ie. tent, stove etc.

For further questions, please contact us.

Medical Release Form

We have medical release forms that everyone must fill out.

 click here to download medical release form.

This is HPC's policy.
So make sure you have your insurance info on hand