Overnight Backpacking Trip for Ages 11-15
Join Tim Swanson of Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival and Dave Fatula of Guineafowl Adventure Company in this camping and backpacking experience. Students will learn the basics of overnight backpacking in the wilderness. Topics will include how to plan a trip, emergency response plans, how to pack a backpack, set up a campsite, camp cooking, route planning, and more. Depending on group ability and interest, we may summit a mountain, explore a waterfall, stay at camp to learn skills, swim, and/or fish. The hike will require hiking up to 5 miles or more on varied elevation and terrain each day and students are required to bring most of their own gear, however, some gear is available to rent. Guineafowl Adventure Company has tents, backpacks, sleeping pads, and sleeping bags available should students need to borrow anything for the trip. Food will be provided, please inform us of any dietary restrictions, preferences, or allergies.
Students will be provided round trip transportation from Arlington, MA to the Lincoln Woods Trailhead in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. You may meet us in Arlington to drop your child off, or bring them straight to the trailhead. We will make sure everyone has the right gear before we head out on our hike. A detailed gear list will be sent to students before the trip.
This is an overnight trip in the backcountry with highly trained instructors who spend a lot of their days in the wilderness. We are excited to be offering this as a course, and try to be accommodating to everyone. We ask that you are realistic in the expectations with your child in regards to physical ability, homesickness, and getting along with other people their age. Each individual impacts the group dynamic and there is a certain expectation that everyone will respect each other and be able to make it to the campsite. We act as a group on backcountry trips and never leave anyone behind, however we have a plan and must make it to the campsite for the night. If there are any questions or concerns, please reach out to us.
This trip will start Saturday morning and end Sunday evening. Exact times will be communicated before the expedition. This course is open to students ages 11-15.
Price is $310 per student.
