18-mile guided backpacking weekend on the Ice Age Trail. Trail meals, gear list, and pre-trip virtual meeting included.
A guided introduction to multi-day backpacking on one of Wisconsin's best stretches of trail. Eighteen miles over three days and two nights through the Kettle Moraine Northern Unit on the Ice Age Trail; with hands-on instruction in water filtration; campsite selection; food storage; and Leave No Trace. Ian Sweet leads the trip; he's logged 250+ nights on National Scenic Trails including the Appalachian; PCT; and Arizona Trails. Before the trip there's a virtual meet-and-greet to go through gear and logistics. A comprehensive gear list comes with registration; and shared gear options are available if a tent or stove is missing from the kit. Trail meals are provided. All hikers sign a participation waiver before the trek. July 17; 9am · At Kettle Moraine Northern Unit · $250 residents; $260 non-residents.
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