Thanksgiving Break

November 25th-30th

Trip

Leaders

Kevin, Kelly, And Sam

Introductions

Name and grade

Why are you on this trip?

Something you are excited about?

Past Outdoors Experience?

What activities do you do at school?

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving Meal

Highlights of the

Trip

Havasupai

Mooney and

Beaver Falls

Postcards from

town

Grand Canyon!

Clear Creek

Itinerary Discussed later in separate trip groups…

Accommodations

Tents!

Havasu -Composting Toilets

Water spigots & treatment

Meals Meals provided

varies per trip- be sure to bring money for a few road meals

Risks

Environmental Steep cliffs

Unstable terrain

Weather Heat

Cold

Wildlife Dogs

Tarantulas

Scorpions

Weather

Rim temperatures: below freezing at

night,

Canyon temperatures: 30s – 50s

Be prepared for COLD.

Leave No Trace Plan Ahead and Prepare

Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces

Dispose of Waste Properly

Leave What You Find

Minimize Campfire Impacts

Respect Wildlife

Be Considerate of Other Visitors

Policies

No drugs or alcohol

Inherent risks of the wilderness –

injury or death – you are responsible

for your safety

USD is not responsible for lost or

stolen items

Follow directions of the leaders

Buddy system: always tell a leader

where you go

Participant Responsibilities

Communicate health concerns

Review trip information

Understand and accept risks

Bring required equipment

Follow LNT practices

Participate in activities

Know your limits

Help around camp

Respect rights and privacy of other trip members

++Teaching Topics

Equipment

Group Gear

Tents

Stoves

Cooking gear

Rental Gear

Pack

Sleeping bag

Sleeping pad

Rain gear

Headlamp

Personal Gear

Hiking clothes/shoes

Warm clothes/shoes

Sun protection

Water clothes/shoes

Water bottles

Other: camera,

journal, etc

We will go over gear in separate groups!