Special Event: Advanced Backpacking Trip - C/S/A
Date: Wed Jul 30 - Sun Aug 03
  • Outdoor
  • Cadette,
  • Senior,
  • Ambassador
Category:
  • Outdoor
Level:
  • Cadettes,
  • Ambassadors,
  • Seniors

Must be in 8th grade or higher

Advanced Backpacking Trip: Enjoy the majesty of nature, along with the camaraderie of fellow backpacking enthusiasts while building higher-level skills. Take an active role in the trip planning process, making decisions as a group and mapping out your multi-day adventure. A few prep sessions and training hikes to prepare for multi-night trip in the Sierras. Prerequisites: Wilderness Hiking & Basic Backpacking 

About this trip: This is a beautiful introductory level 4-day, 3 night backpacking trip in the Sierra National Forest, Kaiser Wilderness. We will camp the night before hiking, for a total of 4 nights away. This backpack is about 5 miles each way with about 1500’ of elevation gain. We will add day hikes.  

All dates are mandatory

Potter Pass to George Lake

Trip Dates: July 30 - Sun Aug 3

Planning Meeting: April TBD

Planning Meeting: May TBD Hike: May TBD

Pack Check: Late July TBD

Meetings, Hikes and Pack checks will have locations both in North & South Council. For the safety of all, all pre-trip dates are mandatory. 

Cost: $200.00