Porcupine Mountains - Hiking Adventure
Be ready for the challenge of a six day hiking trek through the Porcupine Mountains which offers over 100 miles of hiking trails. Everyday your packs will only get lighter and so will the air as you earn your 50 Miler. Your trek leaders will help you learn important outdoor skills so you can become your own guide in the outdoors.
Weekly Itinerary
Sunday
- 1:00 pm - Check in at Tesomas for medical re-checks and swim tests
- 2:00 pm - Equipment checkout, personal gear check, and van packing
- 3:00 pm - Depart for the Porcupine Mountains
- 6:00 pm - Setup camp, prepare dinner
- 7:30 pm - Social campfire
Monday - Friday
- 8:00 am - Breakfast
- 9:00 am - Begin hiking (Tuesday - Friday); Basic hiking and safety training (Monday)
- 12:30 pm - Trail lunch
- 1:00 pm - Continue hiking
- 3:30 pm - Locate a campsite
- 6:30 pm - Dinner
- 7:30 pm - Evening program (Mon: GPS, Tues: Open, Wed: Leave no Trace, Thurs: Open, Friday: Closing campfire)
Saturday
- 5:30 am - Break camp after breakfast
- 6:30 am - Depart for Tesomas
- 10:00 am - Arrive at Tesomas, unpack the van, and checkin equipment
- 11:00 am - Trading Post visit
- 11:30 am - Depart for home
Provided Equipment
- Frame backpack
- Tents & dining fly
- Unit first aid kit
- Backpacking stoves
- Cook kits & chef kits
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- Collapsible water jugs
- Water purifiers & iodine tablets
- Sleeping bag (may bring your own)
- Cell phone - for emergencies
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What to Bring
- 1-2 sets of stay-dry clothes
- 1-2 sets of get-wet clothes
- Underwear (sport appropriate)
- Socks (including a pair of wool)
- Loose, comfortable pants & shorts
- Sweatshirt or Jacket & Rain gear
- Hiking Boots & Walking shoes
- Swimsuit (one-piece for females)
- Personal Hygiene items & towel
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- First Aid Kit, pocket Knife, flashlight
- Mess kit (plate, silverware, cup)
- Insect Repellent (non aerosol)
- Sunscreen, Hat and/or Sunglasses
- Medical form (class 3)
- Medication (original container)
- Water bottle (1 liter)
- Camera/Film (optional)
- Fishing Gear (optional)
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Additional Details
- Backpacking is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding. Each person will carry a 35 to 50 lb. pack while hiking 5 to 12 miles per day in an isolated mountain wilderness. Participants are encouraged to do several practice hikes before attending. You are expected to arrive in good physical condition and be ready for five strenuous and fun filled days of hiking.
- In case of an emergency, the off-site staff is equipped with a cellular phone.
- A Class 3 medical examination is required for all participants because of the higher level of activities. This involves a physician’s visit within one year.
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