Join the OUTscouts for a  backpacking trip! This is a great trip if you love hiking, and you've been interested in backpacking, but haven't know where to start! 

For this trip, we will be dispersed camping, meaning we will be in a more remote location on forest service land intended for camping. We will not have access to running water or bathroom, but we will go over how to navigate back country camping for beginners!

For returning OUTscouts this is a great trip to build on the camping and outdoor skills you've already learned. For new OUTscouts, this will still be a beginner friendly trip with lots to learn.

Never been dispersed camping before? Don't worry! We'll go over all you need to know to have a successful trip (including using the bathroom) 

When: May 15-17th

No previous OUTscouts experience required 

No gear? No worries! We have loaner gear available for folks who need it! We have a variety of backpacking packs to loan

For ages 18-24

Limited space! - there are 10 spots available

We'll meet at the Youth Center the morning of May 15th and return on May  17th. Transportation will be provided to the trailhead. A more detailed timeline and packing list will be shared with everyone who is accepted to come!

Over the weekend, we will enjoy varying levels of activity and terrain. This includes engaging in various outdoor camping activities. This trip is a 2 boot/Moderate: These trips are slightly more challenging and require a moderate fitness level. Terrain will include rocky, uneven surfaces, and unpaved hiking and driving trails. The distance covered about 2-3 miles a day. You can expect to walk for several hours a day, with potential steep climbs. Participants will be sleeping in tents, with 3-4 participants per tent.

Folks who apply before April 18th, will be considered early applications and will be notified the following week of acceptance. Folks applying after this date will be accepted on a rolling basis until all spots are filled. Those on the waitlist will be notified, so if you have the option to leave your schedule open, spots may become available closer to the trip date! Due to the remote nature of this trip, expect a 10-15 minute call before final acceptance to ensure you know exactly what to expect so we can prepare for a safe and successful trip. 

For any questions, please reach out to Kieren at kieren@onenten.org

Sometimes you might need to borrow gear from us, this gives us an idea of what we might want to have on hand! 

This is just to get an idea, if you are going on this trip, you'll receive a more detailed packing list and opportunity to confirm needs.