Name: Backpacking and Foraging
Start: 2024-12-13T09:00:00-08:00
End: 2024-12-15T13:00:00-08:00

This camp will introduce basic foraging skills such as plant ID and environmental observations. We will be focusing on edible plants and mushrooms that can be found throughout the state and PNW. We will be backpacking 4.6 miles to camp. This is a moderate hike. Carts will not make it down portions of the trail so carrying all your gear will be required. Participants will be responsible for providing their own gear and food. We will have a zoom meeting to work out needs and what have you.

Skills to be covered:

Pre-outing prep
Regulations and limits.
ID techniques
Preperation and cooking

We will also cover: **pre-camp zoom

Camp setup
Pack list **
Fire Safety, regulations and permits **
Packing for the elements **
Safety in the elements **
Gear

Day 1 - Meet up and Prep - The focus of day one will be getting everyone acquainted with the gear and the environment. We will spend time discussing safety and regulations.

We will meet at the rendevue location (TBD) and then caravan to the trailhead. This will likely be a spot where we can use a legit bathroom and grab any last minute items.

At the parking area/trailhead we will distribute gear and make sure everyone is packed well for the hike in.

Once at camp we will get set up, have lunch, get to know each other and discuss some camp house keeping. We will go over limits and regulations. Time permitting we will do some foraging. The evening will be spent fellowshiping and getting to know each other over sunset dinner and discussing the
park we are in.

Day 2 - Full day of foraging!

AM - Breakfast at camp and then start forays . We will cover plants, berries, and mushrooms!

Lunch - will be had a camp. If any
plants or mushrooms are found we will go over processing and preparation.

PM - we will continue foraging. We will spend time discussing and reflecting on the day. We will also to some pre pack out.

Day 3 -Potential Early AM forage and packout.

AM - Have breakfast, possibly get out for an early morning of foraging and get packed out.

Lunch - depending on time, will be had before hiking out or at the trail head.

If we get an early enough start on the trail, a tailgate style lunch at the trailhead would be great before everyone gets on the road.

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