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Hooferland is a primitive campsite owned by the Hoofer Outing Club, near the Peshtigo River. 

Overview: 

No prior experience necessary. No prerequisites needed. 

All camping together! We will provide gear and teach you how to camp! 

If I find a hiking leader, there will be a hiking activity group! 

I will lead a whitewater boating group! Those who are new to whitewater paddling with Hoofers will be rafting with a commercial rafting business. Participants who have prior experience with Hoofers and have attained the R2 rating may kayak or canoe. 

Itinerary: 

Friday evening: drive to Hooferland (4 hours) 

Saturday morning: breakfast in camp, prepare for the river. 

Saturday noon: rafters meet at Kosir’s, and kayakers put on at Farm Dam Lane. https://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/view/river-detail/2305/main 

Saturday afternoon: rafting or paddling the Peshtigo River, ending at Kosir’s.   (Hopefully also a hiking option). 

Saturday evening: dinner in camp. 

Sunday morning: breakfast in camp, pack up tents. 

Sunday: drive to the Wolf River near Langlade, WI. Look at the river near Crab & Jacks (hotel / restaurant), maybe paddle at Gilmore’s Mistake. 

Sunday lunch: pizza at a local place, either Crab & Jacks or at Bear Paw. 

Sunday afternoon-evening: drive back to Madison. 

Plan to return around 9-10pm on Sunday.

Costs:

Each rafter will pay $30 to Kosir’s.  

Gas costs will be split among all participants; estimated $20 per person. 

Group food costs will be split among the group; estimated $20-25 per person. 

No camping fees. 

Pizza costs will be split among all participants; estimated $5 per person. Anyone can order other items at the Pub on your own.