
Field trip: Backpacking Building Blocks (B3) Course
Backpacking Building Blocks Student-Only Backpack - Ingalls Creek
This field trip will give B3 students the opportunity to try out gear and new skills on an easy overnight backpack with an experienced mentor. Priority registration will be given to Becca and Jason's Mentor Group. Other students may request leaders permission as space allows. Please see Leader's Notes.
- Sat, Jun 3, 2023 — Sun, Jun 4, 2023
- Foothills Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 13.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,450 ft
- Pace: 1.5-2.0
- 2 (8 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
This will be moderate backpack with the option to day hike after we set up camp. We will backpack approximately 4-5 miles to the group site and set up camp. Afterwards we will have time to go explore the area with optional day hikes. We should be back at our cars around noon on Jun 4.
This is an early season hike so we might run into early season trail conditions such as down trees, etc.
REQUESTING LEADERS PERMISSION:
Please include dates and locations of your last 3 hikes/backpacking trips. B3 students can request leaders permission starting May 15.
This is a Mentored trip for Jason. Complete trip details will be sent out in the hello hiker email.
MEETING PLACE: Ingalls Creek Trailhead
TIME: Please arrive by 8:30 am at the Trailhead ready with boots on the trail at 9am.
Ingalls Creek
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Green Trails Mt Stuart No. 209
Green Trails Alpine Lakes East (Stuart Range) No. 208SX
USGS Mount Stuart
Green Trails Liberty No. 210
USGS Liberty - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The Ten Essentials, plus overnight gear as specified by the trip leader