Plan Your Own Adventure Trip

 

UREC aims to prepare you to lead your own adventure trip safely. Please read over the following three crucial steps to planning a safe and effective adventure trip. Still have questions after that? Contact Sue Lowley at 568-8709.

Step 1: Trip Planning

  • Where are you going?
  • What weather do you expect?
  • What terrain challenges do you expect?
  • What is the level of experience with your group?
  • How long will the trip take?
  • Do you have maps of the area?
  • How will you get help if there is an emergency?
  • What meals will you want to eat?

Step 2: Logistics

  • Purchase food.
  • Obtain camping/ backpacking supplies.
  • Don’t forget batteries and stove fuel.
  • Make sure everyone has the personal items the need.
  • Make sure you can treat your water.

Step 3: Leave someone with your plan

  • Where are you going?
  • Who is going with you?
  • When should they expect you back.

 

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