Girl Scout Grade Level: Cadette-Ambassador (Must have completed 6th grade at time of trip)
Session Length: 07/23/2023-07/30/2023
Group Capacity: 20
Fee: $250 non-refundable deposit due at the time of registration.
Final Payment of $1,250 due by May 12th
Come along and experience the beauty of Wyoming on a backpacking journey. Girl Scouts will work with our guides from Big Wild Adventures to come up with a custom route through with Wilderness. Girl Scouts will explore various elevations from 4,500 to 9,000 ft. Depending on what routes are chosen, Girl Scouts will get a chance to see, majestic snowcapped peaks, waterfalls, wild critters, wildflowers, crystal clear lakes, Bighorn sheep and so much more.
Trip Details:
July 23rd – 30th, 2023
Girl Scouts will spend 2 days travelling via passenger vans to Wyoming, 5 days and 4 nights Backpacking and another 2 days of travel back home. Big Wild Adventures will provide the following supplies: backpacks, day packs, tents, sleeping bags and pads, food, cooking gear and utensils. Girl Scouts will oversee all other personal items. Please see an example packing list below. (A more detailed list will be available closer to the trip)
CLOTHING
- 1 warm fleece or synthetic filled jacket
- 1 warm wool or fleece shirt
- 1 set long underwear (not cotton) top and bottom
- 1 lightweight long-sleeved cotton shirt for sun protection
- 1 loose fitting hiking pants (no blue jeans)
- 1 pair of shorts
- 1 or 2 T-shirts
- 1 or 2 extra underpants
- 1 or 2 complete sock changes (see above)
- 1 pair gloves or mittens
- 1 lightweight 2-piece gore-tex or similar
- breathable fabric rainsuit (no ponchos)
- 1 stocking cap or ski hat
- 1 sun hat
- 1 bandana
- 1 pair lightweight sandals or sneakers for camp and streams
- Hiking boots
OTHER ITEMS
- Lightweight butt pad (optional)
- Pocket knife • Sunglasses • Sunscreen
- Insect repellant (small container) and optional head net for early to mid-summer trips
- 1 small wash cloth
- 1 garbage bag to protect clothing in wet weather
- Lightweight head lamp
- Moleskin and “second skin” burn pads for foot care
- Personal medication (if needed) also consider ibuprofen, aspirin, or tylenol
- Matches or Lighter
- Toilet paper
- Lip balm
- Hand sanitizer wipes or small bottle
- 1 liter water bottle (2 liters for Southwestern trips)
- Camera (optional) • Lightweight binoculars (optional)
- Toiletries (minimize!) small, travel-size containers in ziplock
IMPORTANT:
Wilderness travel can be physically demanding. Though prior experience is not required for our trips, good fitness is essential! Depending upon the trip, you will be hiking from four to ten miles on most days (most trips have one or two scheduled layovers) over variably rugged terrain.
Sustained cardiovascular workouts of power walking, running, hiking, bicycling, etc. are strongly recommended; weight training is also very helpful. Beginning and maintaining a regular conditioning program until trip departure will greatly enhance your safety and enjoyment!
If you haven’t had a recent physical exam or if you have doubts about your health or fitness, we strongly recommend that you see your physician before the trip.
Participants: Girl Members Only
GS Grade Level: Cadette- Ambassador
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