EQUIPMENT LIST:     Please feel free to contact Susan with any questions concerning equipment. If there are items that  you do not have, oftentimes I will have extras to borrow or rent.

___ Tent (Make sure that it is LEAK/WATER PROOF- sleeping drenched is no fun! Tents are available to rent from Nature's Embrace.

___ Sleeping bag rated to at least 20 degrees. 

___ Sleeping pad 

___ Tarp to go under your tent. 

___ Water Filtration System. We will have camp water filter bags,  and a couple of portable water filters for the group, but if you have a portable water filter please bring it. 

___ Large Backpack  

___ Optional blanket for cold (AIRCEE Ultralight Sleeping Bag with Compression Sack, 50-65 Degree packs to Coke can size).  Or silk liner to make your sleeping bag warmer. 

___ Daypack 

___ Flashlight- preferably headlight 

___ Batteries for headlight 

___ Bandana (serves for sun protection, washcloth, etc.) 

___ Insect repellant 

___ Sun Screen of at least 30 SPF 

___ Sun Glasses preferably on a tether 

___ 2 one-liter Nalgene water bottles.  

___ Camp Stove – i.e, Jet Boil  http://www.jetboil.comPrimus, etc. Please contact Susan before going out and buying a stove as not every participant needs this, and we can coordinate as a group. 

___ Camp stove fuel 

___ Matches or lighter: Keep in a waterproof bag.

___ Hot beverage cup 

___ Lightweight bowl, spoon, fork, or Spork. 

___ Pocket Knife 

___ First Aid Kit: Moleskin, medications, bandages, antiseptic cream, tweezers.

(Trip Leaders will have comprehensive First-Aid kits.) 

___ Essential Toiletries 

___ Medications (if applicable. Bring 2 days extra supply.) 

___ Toilet paper (bring a few zip-lock bags for soiled toilet paper.) 

___ Hiking poles suggested 

___ Camp chair, either Crazy Creek type or another lightweight backpacking chair.

___ Moisturizer (coconut oil, lotion, etc.) 

___ Watch or another timepiece with alarm.  Note, if you bring your cellphone as a timepiece/alarm and camera, then you will need to bring a solar cellphone charger. 

___ Hot Hand Warmer packets. Most last one time up to 10 hours.  Good for gloves and/or sleeping bags. 

Suggested Clothes for Sun and Cold nights: 

___ Long underwear or sweats- top and bottom 

___ Wool socks (2 pair) 

___ Socks that are comfortable with your hiking shoes 

___ Winter hat 

___ Down jacket 

___ Sun hat 
___ Swimsuit optional

___ Light gloves 

___ T-shirt- one for every two to three days (3). 

___ Long-sleeved non-cotton shirt (3) 

___ Raincoat and pants (Make sure that these are WATERPROOF!-not just resistant!) 

___ Non-cotton pants 

___ Non-cotton shorts 

___ Closed-toed camp shoes. Croc-like shoes are light and comfortable with a dry pair of wool socks for hanging around the campsite).

___ Underwear 

___ Good, worn-in hiking shoes, with ankle support. 

___ Emergency vitamin C powder for hydration 

___ Snacks such as nuts, bars, dried fruits, and light, dehydrated meals. 

 Rain is a possibility so make sure to have some non-cotton clothing. 

Additional Retreat Items: 

____ Writing material 

____ Credit Card or cash for dinner in Laramie after the trip.  

____ Proof of Health Insurance (Copy of insurance card). 
____ Cash or check for $5/ day parking fee at trailhead.

FOOD:   Dinners and breakfasts will be provided. (Five dinners and five breakfasts).  When we hike out on the last day, we will stop at a great Thai restaurant in Laramie which will not be covered by Nature's Embrace. Taking into consideration many people's diets, all meals provided by Nature's Embrace will be vegetarian and gluten-free. Please let Susan know if you have other food restrictions.  Here are some ideas for what you can pack in for lunches and snacks.  We will be going in on a Sunday and coming out on Friday, therefore plan for bringing six lunches and snacks for six days with you.

* dehydrated fruit or meats
* Nuts
* energy bars
* E-mergen C or other electrolytes
* Tortillas and/or bagels and your favorite sandwich makings
* Tuna, peanut, or almond butter in packets.
* Chocolate (though be prepared for meltage!).
* Salami, hard cheeses.

 

MEDICAL FORM - If you decide to apply for an event, please paste the link below into your browser to access Nature Embrace's Medical form. You will have to download it to type in the form.  
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1U34bXJ8eutWWKE10DMiHwpMF3ZtPDQ-w/view?usp=sharing