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Level 2 Backpacking: Fall Creek Falls

Presented by Team Green Adventures at Fall Creek Falls

October 2-October 3, 2010

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Join Team Green Adventures on a moderate Level 2 backpacking trip along the Lower Cane Loop Trail at Fall Creek Falls. Backpacking is a linear trip. The purpose of backpacking is to get from point A to point B in a set period of time. Camping is just a means to the end, not the highlight of the trip. With backpacking, the hike (landscape) itself and the challenge of accomplishing the hike with bare needs is the pinacle of the trip. A backpackers pack weights roughly 20% of the hikers body weight.

Level 1 Backpack: You have prior experience with day hiking more than 8 miles continuously on moderate terrain (Warner Parks, etc), but may have never backpacked before. You would like the added challenge of carrying more weight and camping overnight on the trail. These trips include shorter distances (6-8 miles per day) but moderate to strenuous terrain. You must attend a backpacking clinic.

Level 2 Backpack: You have prior experience with backpacking 5-8 miles per day, know your abilities, have adequate equipment, and would like the added challenge of a longer backpacking trip. These trips include moderate distances (7-10 miles per day) on mostly strenuous terrain. These are often one or two night backpacking trips. It is recommended that you attend a refresher backpacking clinic.

Level 3 Backpack: You have prior experience with backpacking 11 miles or more per day in unpleasant conditions (snow, rain, ice, wind), know your abilities, have adequate equipment, and would like the added challenge of a longer, more strenuous backpacking trip. These trips include long distances (11-14+ miles per day) on strenuous terrain (Appalachian Mountains, etc). These trips may last for three or more nights. It is recommended that you attend a refresher backpacking clinic.