August 17-18 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**

• Beanie

• Hat

• Fleece/Wool Jacket or Sweater

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

• Hiking Socks (Synthetic or Wool) Cotton is the enemy out there!

• Insulated Jacket and/or Vest

• Personal Bathroom Kit: Toilet Paper, Ziplock Bags, Personal Wipes, Hand Cleaner

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

• Sunblock 

• 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

• Toiletries

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

  ** If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. No questions are too big/small/silly/etc. We’ve only had people regret not asking. Also, not everything on the above list will need to come with you, but they’re good to consider. We recommend bringing them to the trailhead and we can advise you there (depending on weather, other stuff you have, etc.)

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.