Backpack Overnight Camp, Indian Trail: Fri-Sat, Oct. 27-28
Backpacking Overnight Camp out
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 27 - Saturday, Oct. 28 (return home after breakfast)
MEET: Friday, 3 pm, at the Church
WHO: 11 - 18 year old young men
WHY: This will fulfill requirements for Cooking and Camping and various rank advancements.
LOCATION: Ogden Canyon - 12th Street - Indian Tail
We will be hiking .77 miles from the Trail head in Ogden Canyon.
I hiked the trail and scouted the camp site areas along the trail. See the pictures below. There is a stream that runs near the trail and camp sites. There are 3 - 4 open, fairly level areas along the trail for tents and lots of trees that could be used for hammocks. I recommend using a small-lightweight tent for your shelter. It will be getting close to freezing Friday night - Saturday morning on the days we're camping so be sure to bring the items on the Packing List, shown below.
You can pack in water but maybe don't bring more than a liter since water is heavy. If you can, bring a water filtration system and filter the water out of the stream that runs along the trail and near the camp sites. You will also want to bring food that is good for backpacking. For example, Mountain Man freeze dried entrees, Ramon noodles or even Cup-o-soup. Wear cloths that wick sweat and moisture away from your skin. Avoid cotton if you can. Wool is a great fabric for all types of camping. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me a text or give me a call.
Jake Frodsham
801.388.5639
Packing List
WHEN: Friday, Oct. 27 - Saturday, Oct. 28 (return home after breakfast)
MEET: Friday, 3 pm, at the Church
WHO: 11 - 18 year old young men
WHY: This will fulfill requirements for Cooking and Camping and various rank advancements.
LOCATION: Ogden Canyon - 12th Street - Indian Tail
We will be hiking .77 miles from the Trail head in Ogden Canyon.
You can pack in water but maybe don't bring more than a liter since water is heavy. If you can, bring a water filtration system and filter the water out of the stream that runs along the trail and near the camp sites. You will also want to bring food that is good for backpacking. For example, Mountain Man freeze dried entrees, Ramon noodles or even Cup-o-soup. Wear cloths that wick sweat and moisture away from your skin. Avoid cotton if you can. Wool is a great fabric for all types of camping. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send me a text or give me a call.
Jake Frodsham
801.388.5639
Packing List
- Light-weight tent and tarp or Hammock with tree straps, cocoon, and tarp
- Mummy sleeping bag
- Sleeping Pad
- Fleece sack or blanket for inside your sleeping bag
- Backpack - internal or external frame
- Freeze dried foods, trail mix, granola bars, please avoid any surgery candy and no soda-pop
- Backpacking stove (like the one we made a few weeks ago)
- Cotton balls covered with Vaseline or Paraffin wax - store in zip-lock bag(s)
- Mug and mess kit or bowl to heat over your fire
- Water Filter or Treatment System
- Water Bottle
- Spoon/Spork
- Pocket Knife and/or multi-tool
- Small First Aid Kit
- Fleece or wool clothing (dress in layers)
- Good shoes (hiking boots or shoes)
- Socks good for hiking
- Rain Jacket or Parka
- Insulated Jacket (Down or Synthetic)
- Underwear (non-cotton)
- Long underwear (non-cotton)
- Gloves
- Warm Hat/Beanie
- Hooded jacket or pullover (fleece, wool, or synthetic -- non-cotton)
- Extra Pair of socks
- Headlamp or Flashlight
- Lighter
- Waterproof Matches
- Foot and Hand warmers
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