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Backpacking with the Trails Club in 2010

The backpack committee is busy planning events for 2010. This includes the following training sessions:

Leadership Training:

On March 6 we will present a training session for backpack leaders and those who wish to become leaders. This is required training for new backpack leaders. This will be presented at the Mazama Mountaineering Center in southeast Portland. The agenda will include: how to plan a backpack trip and how to lead a backpack trip. See the Backpack Events section below for further details and registration information.

Basic Backpacking:

On Thursday April 8 we will partner with REI-Portland to present a clinic for those new to backpacking. This will cover the basics of backpacking (what gear to take, what NOT to take, how to pack). There will be plenty of time for questions. This session will NOT be open to the general public. It will include plenty of gear, and there will be numerous experienced backpackers on-hand to answer your questions. See the Backpack Events section below for further details and registration information.

Both of the above sessions are free of charge and will be interactive, so bring your questions.

We have listed some of our backpacks for the year. More will soon be added. If you have questions about a specific backpack, contact the leader. If you would like to lead a trip or have a suggestion for a destination, please contact Diana Forester at 503-288-7782 or Diana_Forester@MSN.com. Our backpacks are open to both Trail Club members and non-members.

If you have questions or comments, contact any of the committee members(below).


Backpack Events

Date Event Description Class Leader
Feb 6-7 (Sat-Sun) Girl Scout Lake Backpack or Snowshoe A Linda Conrad
Mar 6 (Sat) Backpack Leadership Training NA BP Committee
Mar 6-7 (Sat-Sun) Herman Creek Backpack A Linda Conrad
March 19-28 (Sat-Sun) Mexican Border to Warner Springs, CA backpack C Linda Conrad
April 3-4 (Sat-Sun) Dublin Lake backpack C Linda Conrad
April 8 (Thur) Basic Backpacking Clinic NA BP Committee
April 20 (Tue) Women's Beginning Backpacking Class A Susan Saul
May 1-2 (Sat-Sun) North Lake backpack C Linda Conrad
May 22-23 (Sat-Sun) Badger Creek Wilderness Backpack A Susan Saul
June 26-July 2 (Sat-Fri) Plantation Loop Road to Belden PCT C Linda Conrad
July 22-26 (Thur-Mon) Donner Pass to Sierra Lakes C, elevation related Linda Conrad

 


Leader Information

Leader Tips PDF Word
Backpack Trip Rating Guide PDF Word
Backpack Write-up for Trail Blazer & Web PDF Word
Backpack Details / Prospectus PDF Word
Distance versus Elevation chart-sample PDF Excel
Application for Backpack PDF Word
Medical Emergency Rescue Request PDF  
Emergency Contact Information PDF Word
Trip Log / Sign-up sheet PDF Word
Trip Report PDF Word
Participant Feedback PDF Word
List of Leaders PDF  
Leader Requirements PDF Word

 


Participant Information

Trails Club Information PDF  
Backpack Trip Rating Guide PDF Word
Application for Backpack PDF Word
Emergency Contact Information PDF Word
Participant Feedback PDF Word
Backpacking Tips PDF Word

 


Additional Backpack Information

Previous Backpacks   PDF    Excel (.xls)
Local hiking & backpacking groups
Local outdoor & backpacking gear stores
Miscellaneous links: Gear reviews, outdoor tips, maps, trails, gear lists
Resources for hikes & backpacks
Trails Club Links: Previous backpacks & Photos

 


Committee Members

Name     Contact Information
Gregg Carsen chopperusa@hotmail.com(503) 410-9975
Linda Conrad LCGRConrad@AOL.com(360) 837-3875
Gerda Eck GerdaEck@Comcast.net (503) 654-1353
Diana Forester Diana_Forester@MSN.com (503) 288-7782
Rich Fuhs, Chair Rich.Fuhs@Verizon.net (503) 690-5077
Bill Kiggins blkiggins@yahoo.com (503) 577-5434
Jeff Lawton jeff@pdxinfo.com (503) 684-4136