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Canyonlands Spring Break Backpacking

Saturday, Mar 24, 2018 - 6:00 am through Sunday, Apr 1, 2018 - 11:00 pm

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Leaders: Ryan Stowe
Noah Fliegelman
MASON Muerhoff

Event Information

Description

This is a BIG Hoofers trip!

Backpacking in Canyonlands National Park, Utah over Spring Break

 

Where: Needles District, Canyonlands NP, Utah, USA

When: March 24 - April 1

Weather: Expect hot, dry days at around 70-80F, and nights as low as 30F (prepare for the worst!)

 

Cost: $300

This will cover backcountry food, gas, and maybe a night or two at a hotel. The more people who sign up, the cheaper it will be. Left over money at the end of the trip will be divided among the trip participants at the end of the trip equally. To claim a spot on this trip, a deposit of $300 is required. This does not cover meals off trail!

To pay: Venmo Mason Muerhoff (@MasonMuerhoff) AFTER you have been approved to go on the trip. We will contact you personally to let you know you have been approved.

 

Fill out the following form if you are interested in going on this TOTALLY SWEET Spring Break Hoofers trip:

https://goo.gl/forms/Xbzc9U5zZlhU9Pl52

Once enough people answer the survey, we will be contacting individuals with further questions and will begin to let people know if they’re able to go.

Itinerary:

Drive down to North Platte, NB and stay the night, Leave the next morning and drive to Moab, UT. Stock up, drive into Canyonlands NP and camp at the trailhead. Next morning backpack into the park for 4 nights. Leave the Park on and drive to Arches, staying the night near Moab. Drive the next day back to Nebraska. Wake up on April 1st and reach Madison.

Crew size: 3 leaders, 4 participants

Priority sign up goes to people who are fleet certified (this is required). Protocol for fleet certification has recently changed, so please visit the OUW office and ask an employee how to become fleet certified.

Important personal gear you should have:

  • Backpack (50+ liters)

  • 3-season sleeping bag (20°F minimum rating recommended)

  • Sleeping pad

  • Hiking boots (broken in)

  • Rain Gear (jacket, pants) recommended

Questions? Contact Mason Muerhoff at mmuerhoff.wisc.edu or at 262-308-2963

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