Basecamp Option #1 | Backpack, Mountain Bike, Paddle
Friday, Sep 20, 2024 - 12:00 pm through Sunday, Sep 22, 2024 - 5:00 pm
Grace Heinrich
Genevieve Bertalot
Pete Buscaino
Event Information
- Description
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This Basecamp sign up option is for folx who want to have a shot at earning their Backpack, Paddle, and Mountain Bike ratings. This registration option will open on September 10th at 9pm and will prioritize first-year students until 9pm on September 12th. Starting at 9pm on September 12th, we will open registration to all club members.
NOTICE: Late cancellations or no-showing the day of the trip will impact your ability to sign up for future trips with the club. Additionally, there will be a pre-trip meeting on 9/17 at 8 pm in the Mendota Lodge following the general meeting. This pre-trip meeting is required, so please do not register if you cannot attend.
Basecamp will be held at Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI. The goal of the weekend is for participants to meet other club members, get outside, build community, and have a chance to earn many of the intro level activity ratings. Our rating system is how we manage risk within our club. While most activities in the club don’t require ratings, activities like paddling, mountain biking, and more advanced backpacking all require ratings due to the inherent risk of outdoor recreation. Our rating system is how we make sure that everyone participating in an activity is prepared and capable to be out there.
The rough schedule for this registration group will be as follows
Day 1 - Friday
11am – Meet at Memorial Union
12pm – Depart for Devil’s Lake and the backpacking trail head
1pm – Arrive at Devil’s Lake and start backpacking
Day 2 – Saturday
Morning – Return to Devil’s Lake “Basecamp”
Afternoon – Paddling Orientations (Canoe/Whitewater Kayak/Sea Kayak)
Day 3 – Sunday
Morning – Mountain Bike Orientation
Afternoon – Return to Memorial Union
Please see the Equipment/Gear Required by Participant section below for more information on what you need to bring and what will be provided.
Transportation will be provided. Trip subject to weather. Late cancellations or no-showing the day of the trip will impact your ability to sign up for future trips.
Participants need to meet the first seven essential eligibility requirements as specified by American Canoe Association: https://americancanoe.org/eec/
- Event Type
- Trip (off-site, ratings may be achieved)
- Accommodation Information
- Please communicate all accommodation needs to club Advisor Pete Buscaino (pbuscaino@wisc.edu)
- Driving or Travel Details
- Transportation will be provided free of cost.
- Food and Equipment Information
- Meals and snacks are included with the cost of registration! Please be sure to let us know of any dietary restrictions or allergies when you register. Meals Provided: Friday Dinner, Saturday Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner, Sunday Breakfast/Lunch The club will provide backpacks, tents, sleeping pads, sleeping bags, and all of the necessary cooking, paddling, and biking equipment. Participants need to bring clothes for backpacking/paddling/mountain biking, toiletries, and durable close-toed footwear. An itemized packing list will be handed out by trip leaders at the pre-trip meeting (Tuesday, September 17th at 8pm – following the General Meeting in Mendota Lodge).
- Trip Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- Refunds will be given up to 6 days (Saturday, September 12th) in advance of the trip minus a small processing fee. If the trip is cancelled, full refunds will be given to all who are registered.
- Trip Purpose/Goals
- Participants will have the opportunity to earn introductory backpacking, canoeing, sea kayaking, whitewater kayaking, and/or mountain biking ratings. Earning these ratings gives you the ability to go on more advanced trips for the listed activities.
Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 12 | 0 |
| Waiting List | 8 | 0 |