Senior High Sawtooth Backpacking Trip
Saturday October 1 - Sunday October 2
Join us for a relaxing, beginning-of-the-school-year trip in the mountains! This is a beginner-friendly trip with an approximately 4-mile hike to our destination; there will be ample opportunity to explore higher up the basin if you prefer. We'll hang out beside a beautiful alpine lake, hammock, fish, and celebrate the first month of school.
A link for a video from our summer backpacking trip for a preview of what you might experience: https://youtu.be/rm9EIbMpcWI
Departure: Be at Church of the Big Wood by 8am on Saturday morning. We will do a quick gear check and hit the road by 9am at the latest.
Return: We will return to Church of the Big Wood by 2pm on Sunday October 2nd tentatively. Students will update parents if this time changes.
1. The cost for this trip is $15. Also, we ask that you try your hardest to find necessary gear for the trip. *Gear list found below
2. You will need the following forms to participate.
Sign the forms here.
Fuel Ministries Medical Release Waiver
Code of Conduct
All forms and sign-ups are due by September 20th. Spots are limited due to Sawtooth National Recreation Area group size limits. Please let us know of any food allergies ASAP by emailing oconnell.sarahm@gmail.com; forms can also be emailed to oconnell.sarahm@gmail.com or dropped off at Church of the Big Wood located at 100 Saddle Rd. in Ketchum.
If you prefer to mail in your forms they can be sent to:
Church of the Big Wood
Attn: Senior High Backpacking Trip
PO 660
Ketchum, ID
83340
Emergency Contact during the Trip:
Tracy Mueller 208-309-1631
(Sarah and Kyle will be communicating with Tracy via Inreach throughout trip)
Kyle O'Connell 512-632-1495
Sarah O'Connell 419-302-2975
Trailhead:
Upper Hell Roaring Trailhead
Ketchum, ID 83340
Click the link below to access the packing list:
PACKING LIST
Please check and double check the list to make sure you have everything you need! :) Email/message Kyle or Sarah ASAP if you have a gear need/concern.
All Medication needs to be in its own container and in a ziplock bag with your name on it. This medication also needs to be listed on your medical release waiver.