Date: Sat May 07, 12:00 PM PST - Sun May 08, 12:00 PM PST
Backpacking Challenge
- Grades 7 - 12 and adults
- Forbush Flats May 7-8 (1
night) $45.00
- 1.7 miles each way
The hike: Down into a canyon to a pleasant camp by a creek, used to
be the old Forbush homestead. There is a picnic table and outhouse
(without the house). We will filter water from the creek to drink, and
cook our meals on backpacking stoves.
Gear: Borrow a pack, tent, sleeping bag & sleeping pad for free!
- Girls must sign up with a CPR/First Aid trained adult
($45)
- Registration fees include breakfast and dinner,
borrowed backpacking gear and patch.
- Minimum participants:
5 girls. Maximum participants 10 girls.
- Girls must be
accompanied by an adult.
- Reg. deadline is April 9,
2022.
- Refunds available only when event is cancelled.
-
Backpacking
Training is recommended for adults.
Challenge Requirement
- Girls only: Happy Trails Council's Own Patch (watch video
& complete quiz). Click here for more information.
- Girl and
adults: Training hike on your own: at least 2 miles, with
hills!
- Girls and adults: Zoom Pack check on April 28th
7:30-8:30pm
- Overnight trip!
Trek Wild is a Volunteer led hiking and backpacking group in the
GSCCC central/south area.