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Forest Frolic: Mountain Camping

May 10 - May 12, 2024

$220 students / $270 non-students

Embark on a thrilling weekend backpacking trip throughout the Central Coast. Experience panoramic vistas, immersive wilderness, and treasured times with fellow adventurers. Hot meals, starry nights, and unforgettable journeys await.

Skill Level: Beginner

Activity Level: Beginner

Trip Highlights

Introduction to camping
Basic hiking instruction
Incredible fresh-water views
Introduction to Leave No Trace principles
Local area exploration
Starry night camping in the foothills

Details

The group will depart Friday, after an afternoon briefing.
Friday night dinner on the road. Camp set-up upon arrival to the campsite.
Local area exploration throughout Saturday.
Camp overnight
Return to campus on Sunday.

What's Included

Transportation and campsite reservations
Basic instruction
Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
Headlamp
Group gear: tents, pots, pans, stoves, water filters, first aid kits, GPS, camp tools Meals: Saturday breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Sunday breakfast, lunch

What to Bring

Backpack for day hiking; 25L minimum
Sleeping bag (preferably 0 degree)
Sleeping pad
Headlamp
At least 2L of water carrying capacity.
Quart-sized bag of personal snacks.
Warm upper and lower layers.
Active clothes for hiking.
Rain jacket
Camp clothes
Sturdy weatherproof hiking shoes
Warm thick wool socks
Hat
Gloves
Sunglasses

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