Who's up for Backpacking?

Kisatchie National Forest

Backbone Trail Backpacking trip

March 14, 15 & 16

Cost $10 plus money for Trip there and back

2 options for leaving

1^st group leaves 8am Friday March 14

2^nd group leaves Noon Friday March 14

Click here for our pictures of our last trip.

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

Guidelines...

We just have a few guidelines to issue before our eXcursion.
Sign in when you arrive at the church or meet up with a group
We are going as a group with the same purpose and vision.
No Cursing, no alcohol, no crude talk or behavior, &
no sharing tents of the opposite sex unless married
Most important. HAVE FUN!!!
Remember who you are in Christ and who we represent!

Indian Creek 5

We had a blast at Indian Creek. Great company, food and weather.

We served it up HPCeXcursions style!

Click here to view pics.

Can you believe it, I actually have pictures posted

with in the week of camping!

Did someone say camping?

Indian Creek overnight camping
February 22, 23 & 24

It's the 1st eXcursion
of the year.
You won't want to miss this one!

Please let us know ASAP if you are coming
and if you are bringing a guest(s)!!!!
We need a headcount for food and tents by
Sunday, Febuary 17 plus $10 deposit.

Kids are welcome as long as they are accompanied by a guardian.
Table of Contents...

Details

Schedule

Directions

Packing List

Guidelines

Medical Release forms

Details....
Cost: one night $25 per person
Two nights it's $35 per person
Includes Breakfast and Dinner
(Children under 12: stay free and $6 for food
You can't beat that!
The only food you need to bring is lunch & snacks.

Schedule...
2 groups will leave on Friday time TBD.
The last team will leave Saturday at 8 am.

(please let us know which group you are leaving with so we can make arragements,

feel free to join us at Indian Creek at your leisure.)

BE GASSED UP, GEARED UP, PACKED UP,
and READY to GO!!!!

Meet in the new parking lot across the street (HPC Blvd.) from the Pond at the main campus.
directions to main campus

We will have radios on frequency 7-15 on FRS radios
eXcursions Cell Phone # 610-0159
Please let us know which group you are wanting to leave with.
We will send you a detailed schedule.

Check out our previous eXcursions!
Indian Creek
Indian Creek Remix

We want to travel as a group as much as possible, and don't want to leave anyone behind.

Directions...…
Directions to Indian Creek:
for GPS Freaks...N31 07.742 W92 28.739
I-10 W. to Lafayette ... take 49 N. towards Opelousas...
take exit 73 Woodworth exit.... go left ...
Indian Creek Rd is on the left once on that road you'll see the gate.
Tell them you’re with HPCeXcursions

Overnight Camping Trip Pack List

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.

Guidelines...
We just have a few guidelines to issue before our eXcursion.
Sign in when you arrive at the church or meet up with a group
We are going as a group with the same purpose and vision.
No Cursing, no alcohol, no crude talk or behavior
Most important. HAVE FUN!!! Remember who you are in Christ and who we represent!

We're Back!

It's hard to believe
that are youngest eXcursions member is
3 months old!

We welcomed Micaiah James Reynolds on
November 9, 2007 @ 10:51am.
Weighing 6lbs 5.7 oz. and 18.25 inches long.
We have great pictures on his website.

We are now back and ready for the new year.
Check out our 2008 schedule.

Up Coming eXcursions...

Camping at Indian Creek February 22-24, 2008
Whitewater Rafting Labor Day Weekend.