Backpacking

Hike Considerations Obtain information about area –Geography –Weather Locate campsites Meal planning, food repackaging, proper equipment Outing matches skill level

Preparing for a Trek How long How far Group size Group organization Group preparation Prehike inspection Loading the pack Time control plan Weight of pack Hoisting the pack

How Long & How Far How Long –15 miles –2 nights How Far: –1.5 miles per hour –+ 1 hour for 1000 ft climb –+.5 hour for 1000 ft decent –7 to 8 miles per day

Group Size: –4 is ideal –6 to 10 –Stay within limits of the park Organization –Scout Chooses the course –Smoother-upper Sets the pace for the crew –Leader Keeps the trek on plan Checks on members status –Sweep last Makes sure all are accounted for Preparation –Know the area –Know your skill Leave a trip plan –Full description of route –Planned campsites –Time table

Packing Prehike inspection –Layout all equipment Essential? Everything? Loading the pack –Small items in pockets –Items needed at camp on the bottom –Items needed during hike at top –Soft items cushion your back –Keep center of gravity high and close to your back Weight –20% to 33% of your body weight Hoisting a pack –Hold by both straps –Set on knee –Slip arm through strap –Swing pack onto back

Time Control Plan

Leave No Trace Principles Travel and camp on durable surfaces –High use areas- concentrate –Remote areas – spread out Be considerate of other visitors Respect wildlife Dispose of waste properly –Disperse wastewater 200 feet from streams –Dig catholes 6 to 8 inches deep and 200 feet from streams for Human waste Leave what you find Minimize campfire impact

Outdoor Essentials Pocketknife First Aid Kit Clothing Rain Gear Water Flashlight Food Matches and Fire Starter Sun protection Map and Compass

Equipment Pack Shoes Cloths Rain Gear Tent Ground Cloth Bed Sleeping Bag Stove Cooking Gear Food Personal gear –Watch –Whistle –Tooth brush and paste –Soap –Towel –Mirror –Repair kit –Cord/ rope –Hiking stick –Insect repellent

Torry Ridge/ Mills Creek TCP

My Menu SaturdaySunday BreakfastOat meal Coffee Tang Oat meal Coffee tang Lunchbagles Tang DinnerTuna helper tang Shopping list Water 1.5 L plus camel back Granola bars Trail mix