TRIP NAME: Manistee Backpacking Overnight
DATE: September 16–17
LOCATION: Manistee River Trail, Michigan
GROUP SIZE: 12 (2 Leaders : 10 Participants)
LEADERS/CELL: __________________________
What and Where: Manistee River Trail Backpacking Overnight
Description: A weekend backpacking trip along Michigan’s scenic Manistee River Trail, featuring hiking, outdoor cooking, and backcountry camping instruction.
When: September 16–17
How Many: 2 Leaders : 10 Participants
Cost/Venmo: __________________________
Contact Person/More Info: __________________________
How to Sign Up: Paper sheet at climbing wall
Trip Promotion (Who and How): Word of mouth, email, paper sign-up sheet
Trip Sign-Up/Communication/Equipment List (Who and How): Via email, sign-ups posted at rock wall
Rations Purchasing/Packing (When): Thursday, 2:00–3:00 PM
Trip Outfitting (Leader Meeting Time): Thursday, 3:00–4:00 PM
Trip Group Outfitting (Group Time/Who): Thursday, 4:00–5:00 PM
☐ Cargo Van
X 12-Passenger Van
☐ Personal Vehicles
Classic Lunch
Tortillas
Peanut butter
Jelly
Honey
Jerky
Cheese sticks
Apples
Dinner (Saturday) – Pesto Pasta
Pasta
Pesto
Chicken
Parmesan
Oil
Freeze-dried vegetables
Sunday Breakfast – Classic Oatmeal
Oatmeal
Walnuts
Dried fruit
Chocolate chips
Bananas
Sunday Lunch – Classic Lunch (repeat)
Tortillas
Peanut butter
Jelly
Honey
Jerky
Cheese sticks
Apples
Snacks/Desserts:
Trail mix
Granola bars
Fruit snacks
Steak strips
Drinks:
Coffee
Tea
Hot chocolate
Electrolyte packets
Spices/Oil/Other:
Salt
Pepper
Hot sauce
Garlic salt
Italian seasoning
Red pepper flakes
ITEM
EQUATION
TOTAL
Food/Groceries
$4 × #meals × #people
$150
Gas
Total miles ÷ 10 mpg × #vehicles × $3.80/gal
$150
Van Rental
$80 per 24 hr (mini) / $120 per 24 hr (van)
N/A
Sites/Permits
$15–$50 range
N/A
Firewood
$20
N/A
REAL COST: $300
PER PERSON: $30
Thursday, Sept 14
4:00–5:00 PM – Gear distribution and packing
Warm bags, sleeping pads, backpacks, fitting, gear check
Saturday, Sept 16
Meet at Gear Cage – 8:45 AM
Brief plan overview
Fill 2L water, bathrooms, gear check
Depart by 9:30 AM
Arrive at Red Bridge – 11:30 AM
Run shuttles
Distribute group gear (11 even piles)
Begin hiking – 12:15 PM
Lunch – 1:00 PM
Continue hiking with breaks every 45 min
Lessons: Biff and Water Filtration
Arrive and set camp – 4:30 PM (dependent on group pace)
Teach tent setup and cooking
Dinner – 5:15 PM
Evening fire and OHO – 7:30 PM
Lights out – around 10:00 PM
Sunday, Sept 17
Wake up and clean up – 7:30 AM
Breakfast – 8:00 AM
Pack up and hit trail – 8:45 AM
Hike out with 45-minute intervals
Arrive at Seaton Parking Lot – 11:30 AM
Run shuttle
Separate gear and lunch
Depart – 12:15 PM
Arrive at Calvin – 2:00 PM
Clean up and return gear
Hospital: Manistee Hospital — Driving Time: 30 minutes
Urgent Care Clinic: Manistee Walk-In Clinic — Driving Time: 30 minutes