Sierra Club Leaf Peeper Backpacking trip
Join veteran backpacker Vicky Mattson for an overnight
backpacking trip in the Wayne National Forest near Corning OH. We will hike on forested ridges and down into
beautiful streams and hollows.
When: Saturday
October 19 to Sunday October 20
Where: Meet at the
Library Parking lot 9 AM Saturday October 19th We should be back by
5 PM on Sunday the 20th
Who: Open to all
hikers. Contact leader if you have
concerns. This is a beginner backpacking
trip.
Why: participants
will enjoy the fall leaf colors; exposure to contemporary hiking gear and
ultra light techniques; leader has 30 years experience backpacking.
Requirements: pre registration required by Thursday October
17th. Information on gear and
trip details see vickyandjay.blogspot.com
Leader info:
Vicky Mattson
740-818-6737
Vickyandjay.blogspot.com
Itinerary:
Saturday Oct 19th
9:00 AM Meet at the Athens Library Parking lot.
We will carpool to near Corning Ohio. The hike will take place on the Wildcat Hollow Backpacking trail.
We will carry the packs to a campsite a few miles from the trailhead. We will then have n option to explore the trail a bit more. Bring a lunch for today.
6 PM Dinner - I will have several campstoves to show and use. Dinner will be shared affair.
Sunday Oct 20th
Breakfast: Please bring your own. I will provide hot water for instant coffee, tea, oatmeal etc.
We can take a morning hike, then pack up and head out.
We should be back to Athens by no later than 5 PM.
Packing list:
Food: 2 lunches, 1 breakfast, trail snacks
each participant will be asked to contribute toward dinner
Camping stuff:
Backpack*
Shelter (tent) *
Sleeping Bag*
Camp mattress(therm a rest, or closed cell foam)*
Kitchen
Plate or bowl
spoon, fork
knife
Clothes
Rain jacket
Long johns Top and bottom
Fleece or down puffy coat
hiking pants or shorts
synthetic shirt.
Spare socks
Warm hat
sunhat
Hiking Shoes
Hiking stick
Small first aid kit
sunscreen
Chapstick
bug juice
* means I have loaner gear available
