Friday-Sunday, June 23-25
(two-night backpacking trip, approximately 15 miles total)
Previous participation in the beginner’s backpacking class that was held on May 20 is required for registration.
This beginner’s backpacking trip is designed for women who are new to backpacking and for those of you who may have backpacked in the past and want to see if you really are interested in taking it up again.
The two-night backpack trip will be an opportunity to put to use your new knowledge from the associated class held that was held on May 20. You will be supported by experienced backpackers on a moderate trip. Our exact trip itinerary is still being worked out because so many of the early season hiking trails have been impacted by recent wildfires so we must double check closures and trail conditions once spring arrives.
In general, we will plan to depart on Friday morning, drive to a trailhead (likely 2-3 hour drive), hike up to 5 miles before setting up camp. Saturday we will hike up to 8 miles before setting up camp with possible side trip options. Sunday we will hike out to a trailhead, up to 5 miles before heading home. We will plan approximately 15 miles of total hiking on this trip. With luck, the weather will be good, but all backpackers are expected to be prepared for cold, wet weather.
Trip leader Sherry McConnell is a 62 years young backpacker whose hiking philosophy is “The greatest risk is to risk nothing at all*” and, oh by the way, this is supposed to be fun.
*quote credit to Leo Buscalglia.
Please contact the Trip Leader at SherryMcC2020@gmail.com to sign up or for further information.
You don’t need to be a Chemeketan member to participate, however if there are too many applicants, priority is given to Chemeketan Members and to actual beginners.
Trip size is limited to 8.
The Trip Leader is the event coordinator. The Trip Leader has the final say over who may participate in the event.