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Outdoor Leadership
| Date | Trip | Type | Grade | CA Participation |
| 9/12-9/15 (4 days) |
Cruces Basin | Backpacking | 8th Grade | 10-12 Grade |
| 9/20-9/26 (5 days) |
Outdoor Classroom Navajo Lake |
Kayaking | 9-12 Grade | 9-12 Grade |
| 9/26-9/29 (4 days) |
Gila Wilderness #1 Canyon Creek |
Backpacking | 8th Grade | 10-12 Grade |
| 10/3-10/6 (4 days) |
Gila Wilderness #2 Aeroplane Mesa |
Backpacking | 8th Grade | 10-12 Grade |
| 10/24-10/27 CA (4 days) |
Ft Statton Cave | CA Caving Trip | 10-12 Grade | |
| 11/6-11/8 (4 days) |
Pecos Wilderness | CA Backpacking | 9th Grade | |
| 11/8 (1 day) |
CPR Course 2 |
CA Training | 9-12 Grade | |
| 11/21-11/24 (4 days) |
Gypsum (Still working on this trip) | CA Caving Trip | 9th Grade | |
| 12/7 (1 day) |
CPR Course 2 | CA Training | 9-12 Grade | |
| 1/14-1/16 | CA Chama | X-Country Skiing | 12th Grade | |
| 1/16-1/18 (3 days) | CA Chama | X-Country Skiing | 12th Grade | |
| 1/23-1/26 (4 days) |
CA Chama | X-Country Skiing | 9-11 Grade | |
| 2/6-2/9 (3.5 days) | 8th Grade Chama | X-Country Skiing | 8th Grade | None |
| Spring (2 days) |
Trail Building | 9-12 Grade | ||
| 2/15-2/21 (5-6 days) |
Outdoor Classroom | Primitive Skills | 9-12 Grade | |
| 4/10-4/12 (3 days) Easter |
El Malpais 1 | Caving | 7th Grade | 9-12 Grade |
| 4/17-4/19 (3 days) |
El Malpais 2 | Caving | 7th Grade | 9-12 Grade |
| 4/24-4/26 (3 days) |
El Malpais 3 | Caving | 7th Grade | 9-12 Grade |
| 5/1-5/3 (3 days) |
El Malpais 4 | Caving | 7th Grade | 9-12 Grade |
| 5/2-5/9 (3 days) |
Outdoor Classroom | Kayaking | 9-12 Grade | |
| 5/13-5/15 | Sand Dunes | Car Camping | 6th Grade | 9-12 Grade |
| 5/24 | CA Potluck | 9-12 Grade |
2008 Wilderness Backpacking Trips:
8th Grade
Sandia Prep’s Outdoor Program has set up 3 backpacking trips for your class. All of the backpacking trips will be in wilderness, primitive, or forest areas within the Southwest. The first trip will be a 4-day trip to the Cruces Basin Wilderness. This area is located in the north central part of New Mexico. This trip will take place from Friday, September 12th, thru Monday, September 15th. The last 2 trips will be in the Gila Wilderness area in southern New Mexico and will take place from Friday, September 26th, thru Monday, September 29th and Friday October 3rd thru Monday October 6th. We can take only 12-16 8th graders on each trip and choice will be based on a first come first serve basis. Each trip has a difficulty rating below each heading with the mileage below it. The difficulty ratings are independent of mileage. A detailed description of each trip is included in this handout. The cost of the trips will involve one payment. That payment of $65.00 will help cover the cost of food, transportation and misc. items that will be needed for these trips. This payment will be due by Friday, September 5, 2008. The method of payment should be in the form of a check made out to SANDIA PREP. The meals included in this payment are: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners. Each student will need to bring his/her own lunch for the first day of the trip. There is no refund of any money unless there is a student who can replace the one not going. Extra money will be needed when the group stops for a quick bite to eat on the last day of the trip.
ORGANIZATION OF THE TRIP
The members of the trip will be broken up into groups of 4-6. Each group will be headed up by two upper classmen Camping Associates who have experience in camping, first aid and organizational skills. The groups will meet in the library during activity on Sept 6 and September 11 to get some basic tips on backpacking. The groups will meet again in the library during the two activity periods prior to their trip. During these meetings you will get to know your Camping Associates, plan your menu, work on a volunteer list and ask any questions you might have concerning the trip. If you miss any of these meetings, you can be dropped from the trip unless you have an excused absence.
PARENT NOTICE:
There is an ON CALL OLP FACULTY MEMBER for every trip. This person carries a pager and in case of a REAL EMERGENCY, can be contacted by either a member in the field or someone in Albuquerque. This pager number is 222-5421. Again, it should be noted that this number only be used in case of a real emergency. The OLP Faculty is prepared in case of a medical emergency. The Outdoor Leadership Program has site-specific emergency plans in place. On OLP Trips, there is a certified Wilderness First Responder (WFR) present who is trained to assess and treat most minor medical emergencies that might occur in the field. The OLP faculty carries prescription medications for pain, infections, and allergies with strict written protocols for their use. Under the direction of the school’s physician, the WFR trained personnel can administer these medications. If there are any recent changes in your child’s health since filling out the medical forms in August please indicate these changes on the last page. Also, we always need parents to go on these trips, so please call Larry Hanley. With your help we are able to keep the cost of these trips down and to take almost every student that wishes to go. Thank you for your consideration on this matter.
The return time to Prep on Sunday will vary because of travel time from these remote areas. Cruces Basin arrival time usually is around 6:00 PM, and for the Gila trips arrival time is around 8:00 PM. Participants will call home by cell phone about an hour before arrival time at school. Please see trip description.
IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL LARRY HANLEY AT (H)344-5173, (S)338-3036
EQUIPMENT LIST
Below is a list of personal equipment you will need. It will be cool to warm during the day but cold in the evening. This list includes what you are wearing!
BRING EVERYTHING ON THIS LIST UNLESS IT SAYS “OPTIONAL”!!!!!
Backpack with lash straps (you can line the inside cavity of the pack with a plastic garbage bag for extra waterproofing)
Day pack (light weight)
Sleeping bag with stuff sack (line the stuff sack with a plastic garbage bag to waterproof)
Sleeping pad
Hiking boots (ankle support is important! - these boots WILL get wet crossing the river)
Camp shoes (something light weight to keep dry for evenings)
2 pair thin liner socks (capilene, silk, or polypro)
2 pair heavy socks (wool or wool combination)
2 pair long pants (lightweight, fast drying material is best, baggy enough to layer your thermal underwear underneath; don’t wear anything with buttons or snaps or metal grommets at hip level where the pack waist belt will grind them into your hip bones!)
Shorts (optional)
2 t-shirts or lightweight shirts
1 long-sleeved warmer shirt
2 pair underwear
1 set long underwear (capilene or polypro is warmer than cotton; these can double as pajamas if you keep them dry)
Warm jacket (keep this as light weight as possible; i.e. fleece or down are good, a heavy, lined wool coat too heavy)
Fleece or down vest or light weight sweater (optional, but if you get cold easily, a good idea)
Warm hat (that covers your ears)
Hat with brim (for sun protection, a baseball cap is fine)
Mittens or gloves
1 bandana (can double as washcloth or towel)
Rain gear (a poncho is fine; no need for expensive Gore-Tex unless you already have it!)
Pajamas (optional; can wear your long underwear)
2 liters of water (do not bring flimsy water bottles that will break in your pack)
Flashlight / extra batteries
Toilet kit with toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, tp, etc.
2 heavy-duty plastic trash bags large enough to go over your pack (these will be used to cover your pack if it rains or to carry out trash)
Snacks and energy food (optional; keep this minimal, remember you must carry it all on your back! You will have lunches planned with your CA's)
Personal first aid kit (lip balm, sunscreen, insect repellent, etc. Please include any personal medications you are taking)
Sunglasses
Personal dishes (cup, bowl and / or plate, spoon, fork - be sure these are unbreakable)
Whistle (for emergency use only and should be worn at all times)
OPTIONAL GEAR: Camera, small note pad and pencil, watch, compass, pocketknife
All this should take no more than 2/3 of your pack space. Remember - everyone must help carry the group gear and group food.