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SUMMARY:Backpacking 101 Family Fundraiser at Cane Creek
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Backpacking 101 Family Fundraiser at Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve! This overnight outdoor experience offers families the chance to learn backpacking basics while exploring one of North Alabama’s most beautiful preserved landscapes. \nLed by Patrick Shremshock\, an outdoor educator with over 30 years of experience\, this hands-on weekend adventure will cover essential backpacking skills\, camp cooking\, fire building\, Leave No Trace principles\, and more — all while supporting the preservation of Cane Creek Canyon. \n\nRegistration Required\nDonation Requirement:\nTo participate\, families must make a $100 donation to Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve. \nWho Can Register: \n\nLimited to five (5) families (up to 4 members per family)\nParticipants must be physically able to:\n\nCarry a 25-40 lb. backpack\nHike at least 6 miles\nManage a 350 ft. elevation change\n\n\nAll participants must follow Leave No Trace principles.\nParents must supervise children\, especially during meal prep and camp activities.\n\nRegister early to secure your spot. Space is extremely limited! \nRequired Info During Registration: \n\nNames and ages of all participants\nLead contact’s email and phone number\n\n\nHave No Gear?\nThe UNA Outdoor Recreation program may be able to help. Our supplied are limited but feel to contact Patrick Shremshock via email to see what is available from the list below. All families must acquire the following gear to participate. \n\nBackpacks\nTents and sleeping bags\nCamp stoves and cookware\nHeadlamps and camp chairs\nFuel canisters (and more as available)\n\nEquipment pick-up and check-out will be coordinated prior to the event with the lead instructor. \n\nBefore the Trip\nEach family will receive: \n\nA custom packing list\nA personalized menu for dinner and breakfast (developed after a one-on-one Teams meeting to discuss food preferences and allergies)\nAccess to two virtual pre-trip clinics via Microsoft Teams:\n\nHow to Pack a Backpack\nPre-Trip Food Preparation\n\n\n\n\nSample Itinerary\n(Subject to change) \nDay 1 – Friday \n\n2:00 PM | Arrival and Check-In at Preserve Kiosk\n2:10 PM | Group Gear Dispersal + Leave No Trace Review\nHike to Campsite (2.5 miles)\nSet up Camp + Kids Activity\nCamp Cooking + Fire Building\nInterpretive Night Hike\, S’mores\, and Stargazing\n\nDay 2 – Saturday \n\n8:00 AM | Breakfast + Leave No Trace Review\nInterpretive Day Hike to Devil’s Hollow\n12:00 PM | Break Camp and Depart\n\n\nQuestions?\nFor more information\, contact:\nPatrick Shremshock\n📧 pshremshock@una.edu
URL:https://hvilleblast.com/event/backpacking-101-family-fundraiser-at-cane-creek/
LOCATION:Cane Creek Canyon Nature Preserve\, 251 Loop Rd\, Tuscumbia\, Alabama\, 35674\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Land Trust of North Alabama":MAILTO:questions@landtrustnal.org
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