June 22-23 Co-Ed Trip Info Page

Gear List:

What We Provide

• All Group Cooking Gear

• Group First Aid Kit

• Stoves and Fuel

• Tent

• Trekking Poles

• Water Filter

• Backpack (Multiday, 50-80L)

• Sleeping Pad

• Sleeping Bag

• Eating utensils 

• Meals (dehydrated backpacking meals) and Rudimentary Snacks

• Headlamp

• Whistle

What You Should Pack/Suggested Gear (smaller/more compact the better, do not bring Costco sized versions)

• Beanie

• Hat

• Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater

• Hiking Pants (Convertible, Quick-Dry, Lightweight)

• Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool)

• Insulated Jacket and/or Vest

• Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner (only enough for 24 hours)

• Rain Jacket (Hooded, Lightweight, Waterproof, Breathable)

• Sunblock (small container of this)

• Lip Balm

• Sunglasses and Accessories

• Tee Shirts (Synthetic)

• Water Bottles (Two 1-Liter) or Hydration System Plus One 1-Liter Water Bottle

• Waterproof Hiking Boots or quality trail shoes

• Additional Snacks

• Other Toiletries (small versions)

Additional gear to consider

• Bandana or Buff for Sun Protection

• Base Layer Tops and Bottoms (Lightweight, Synthetic)

• Compression shorts

• Casual Shoes for Camp

• Energy Snacks and Drink Mixes

• Hand Sanitizer

• Hiking Shorts (Quick-Dry, Lightweight)

• Large Plastic Garbage Bag

• Long Sleeve Shirts for Sun Protection (Lightweight, Hooded)

• Reading and Writing Materials

• Swimwear

• Inflatable pillow

• Camera and Accessories

• Ear Plugs

• Mosquito net for face

• Insect Repellent (small container)

Itinerary

Day 1**:

• Meet at 9:30-10am at the trailhead

• Get familiarized with gear and go over safety briefing

• Approximately 2-4 hours of hiking, depending on group need breaks

• Set up camp

• Afternoon activities (options for rest, meditation, day hiking, photography, fishing, swimming, gathering wood, etc.)

• Fire (as allowed) and Dinner

Day 2**:

• AM free time (options for rest, meditation, photography, fishing, etc.)

• Breakfast

• Guided stretching (if requested)

• Break down camp

• Approximately 2-4 hours of hiking back to trailhead depending on group needs and breaks

• Return home to a shower and comfortable bed!

**Schedule subject to change for various reasons including but not limited to weather and guest requests!

Detailed Directions

From Nevada City: Take Hwy 20 headed east toward Truckee for approximately 20 miles. Make a left on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Stay on that road (windy, with tight corners and narrow spots, but paved) for approximately 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17, an unimproved dirt road (not recommended for low vehicles). Stay to the right for 3 miles, until reaching the parking area.

From I-80: Take Hwy 20 exit and follow Hwy 20 headed west for approximately 5 miles. Turn right on Bowman Lake Road (Forest Road 18). Stay on that road (windy, with tight corners and narrow spots, but paved) for approximately 6 miles and turn right on Forest Road 17, an unimproved dirt road (not recommended for low vehicles). Stay to the right for 3 miles, until reaching the parking area.