Hike Preparations

• Don’t worry about purchasing hiking equipment. Our program will lend you any of the hiking equipment that you may need. This includes: backpacks, sleeping bags, tents, cooking equipment, etc.
  
  
• We do ask that you bring 4 sets of clothing (days are hot and nights are cold), toiletries, and a good pair of shoes with decent ankle support.
  
  GEAR TIP #1: You may want to invest in a cheap pair of hiking boots. You can find a pair at your local sports equipment store. If not, then a pair of high-top basketball shoes should do the trick.
  
  GEAR TIP#2: Pack one pair of dress socks with you. We wear them with our normal socks and they reduce the chance of getting blisters.
  
  GEAR TIP #3: A pair of slippers or flip-flips can be very comfortable after hiking for a whole day. (Slippers and Flip-Flops cannot be worn at camp, and should only be used on the hike after the days physical activity is over.)
  
  

• While you don’t need to be your school’s star athlete, hiking with a 40 pound pack on your back is no laughing matter. If exercise is not a part of your daily routine we encourage taking a few walks around the neighborhood or there are a number of great local hikes that can get you acclimated to hiking:
  

• The Hollywood Sign Loop
• The West Fork Trail
  
  
  
• Put down that hamburger! A balanced diet is also integral to a healthy lifestyle.