SUNY New Paltz Transfer Over Night (2-day) Outdoor Trip

• -2 days and 1 nights of camping and hiking
• -Meals from August 24–August 25
• -Bus transportation to and from trip
• -Most camping equipment

• - Food
• -Transportation to campsite and back to campus
• -Backpack
• -Rain poncho
• - Tent
• -Sleeping bag and sleeping pad
• -Bear keg for food storage
• -Tarp for cooling shelter
• - Water filter system
• -Cooking stove and utensils

• -Ankle High hiking boots (REQUIRED)
• - Headlamp & extra batteries (Black Diamond, Petzl, etc)
• - Sunglasses
• -Water bottles
• -Pocket Knife- folding knives only, no sheath knives longer than 3 inches
• - Waterproof matches and/or lighter
• - Personal first-aid kit with any prescription medications you may need
• -Tissues/Toilet paper
• - Sunscreen
• -Bug Spray
• -Camera (optional)
• -Plastic Mug, bowl and utensils
  
  

• -ANKLE HIGH Hiking boots- sturdy footwear suitable for hiking with aggressive sole, preferably waterproof.
• -T-shirt (preferably a synthetic like coolmax, capilene, bergaline, etc.)
• -Long-sleeve t-shirt (to protect your arms from sun and bugs)
• -Shorts & pants (preferably nylon)
• -Rain pants (gore-tex or comparable material)
• -Fleece sweater (will depend on the weather)
• -Hat & Gloves (will depend on weather. Could be cool at night)
• -Socks (Hiking specific synthetic socks such as: Bridgedai, Smart Wool, Thorlo, etc.)
• -Gators (small gators toe help keep the mud and rocks out of your boots [optional])

• -Alcohol and other drugs (including cigarettes and chewing tobacco
• -Fireworks
• -Soap
• -Hatchets
• -Firearms, swords, survival knifes, fixed blade knives, or pocket knives with blades more than three inches long
• -iPods, TVs, cell phones, electronic games
• -Curling iron or hair dryers
• -Clothing and equipment not listed on the "What to Bring" list (extra layers, jeans, etc.)
• -Chewing Gum
• -Deodorant, anti-perspirant
• -Pets
• -Bad attitude (leave negative thoughts and attitudes at home)

Will we hike every day?

Yes! This is a hiking trip and a camping trip so be prepared to hike each day. Hiking difficulty will be based on skill level of registered students. It will moderate hiking, you can do it! This is a “Wilderness Orientation” and it is our goal is to not only introduce you to your classmates but to also introduce you to a part of life that we find very special – the outdoors! We will be working as a group everyday to accomplish some basic but necessary tasks, such as cooking, preparing camp and filtering water. It is our goal to provide you with as much outdoor experience as we can.

Will I be able to shower?

Yes.

What kind of experience do I need?

There is no experience necessary for this adventure.

Your guides will teach you all that you need to know about gear, low-impact hiking, packing, water purification, land navigation and nutrition in the backcountry. The Outdoor Pursuits Program has a “Challenge by Choice” philosophy, which means that we present you with a challenge, and it is your choice to accept or decline it. We present these challenges in a positive learning environment where individual ideas and choices are respected.

How strenuous is my trip?

You will be hiking both days and depending on fitness level, it could be strenuous. To help reduce our impact in the outdoors, we will limit our group sizes and break up into two different groups on different hikes. The hikes will vary in ability level so that we can provide a challenge to everyone. The emphasis on each trip is teamwork and developing relationships with other students. No hiking day will exceed 8 miles. We recommend that you partake in moderate aerobic activity prior to your trip. While no trip is designed to push students beyond their ability, being in adequate physical shape will make for a more positive experience.

How does weather affect my trip?

We will hike everyday, regardless of weather, unless the safety of the group is at risk.

What will I be eating?

The Outdoor Pursuits Program provides all students with foods high in carbohydrates and fats. Some of the options are Macaroni and Cheese, burritos, oatmeal, granola, hummus, and pancakes. We provide more than enough food for all students. We can make certain meals vegetarian if needed. If you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies, please notify us prior to your trip so that we can provide foods more appropriate for you.

What if I get sick or injured on the trip?

All guides are certified in Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness EMT’s trained to handle medical emergencies in the backcountry.

Who will guide the Transfer Student Outdoor Trip?
The camping trip will be conducted by Alpine Endeavors. Alpine Endeavors will provide experienced guides who are concerned with making your outing as safe as possible. They are accredited by the American Mountain Guides Association. Their senior guides are certified by the American Mountain Guides Association. They are trained in First Aid either as Wilderness First Responders or as Wilderness Emergency Medical Technicians, and they are licensed to guide in New York State for rock, ice, camping, canoeing, hiking, and/or fishing. Safety is their first priority.