8.31.2009
8.25.2009
$99 Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation, The BEST vacation deal in SLC! Basic itinerary
If you are new, plan to attend the "Trip Orientation Meeting".
A week before EACH Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation we encourage you to come to the Trip Orientation meeting. During this one hour meeting, we'll finalize details i.e. confirm who is driving and who is carpooling, make sure everyone knows who they are traveling with, confirm who brings a tent and who doesn't need to, who is staying in a motel rather than camping with us, get better acquainted with everyone, learn what each person hopes to accomplish on the trip. If you can't attend, we'll email the detailed info to you after the meeting. Meeting location is in Holladay, at or near my home (approx. 5000 So. 3000 E. 84117)
Thursday
8:30 am: Meet and greet everyone. Load everyone into their assigned cars for carpooling. When traveling to southern or central Utah, we meet at the Overnight Park n Ride near 7200 So. I-15. (Sometimes we meet a little earlier than 8:30 am if we are driving further. I like to get to our destination around noon.)
NOTE: It's OK if you can't leave Thursday morning. Let me know when you can leave and we'll find out if any others are leaving later also. Cost of the trip is the same regardless of when you arrive.
Once we leave SLC, we only stop for fuel and quick bathroom breaks.
Arrive at our destination before noon. Explore, set up camp, eat, relax, free time, etc.
12 noon – 4 pm: Explore some easier hikes with us if you like. It's not mandatory to hike on any of our trips. For those who want something different, there is plenty to do.
*Bring a sack lunch & snacks to eat until Dinner at 6 pm.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Friday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hiking and exploring or choose your preferred activity.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Lasagna - Meat and Vegetarian)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Saturday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hikes offered or enjoy other activities
4 – 6 pm – Help with Dinner preparations: Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes and White Chili (Vegetarian or Chicken) or free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Sunday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 – 9:30 am – Break down camp
11 am - Check out
FREE DAY! No hiking guide services offered by Sheryl on Sunday. Some in the group may head home early while others may want to hike and explore before leaving. It's up to you and those who are in your car.
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungry deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* Remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Safety rules for hiking:
* Drinking a gallon of water per day is advised.
* Stay on marked trails.
* Hike with others in our group.
* If someone is injured, stay with them until they are safely back to camp.
* Bring extra water or a water filter, in case someone else needs it.
* Pay attention to weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.
* With warmer temperatures, hikes are scheduled in early mornings and/or early evenings to avoid heat exhaustion.
* Bring and carry a small first aid kit.
* Be prepared and keep your eyes open for others who may need help.
* Know your own physical strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly.
* Only do what YOU feel comfortable in doing. Don’t let yourself be talked into doing something don’t feel good about.
* Speak up if you have any problems, concerns or if you are injured – even a little bit. Let us know. There are many advantages of hiking with a group. We can help each other and save EVERYONE a lot of time and money.
If you have a problem or concern, let me know. We will try to resolve it quickly - whatever it is.
A week before EACH Utah Weekend Adventure Vacation we encourage you to come to the Trip Orientation meeting. During this one hour meeting, we'll finalize details i.e. confirm who is driving and who is carpooling, make sure everyone knows who they are traveling with, confirm who brings a tent and who doesn't need to, who is staying in a motel rather than camping with us, get better acquainted with everyone, learn what each person hopes to accomplish on the trip. If you can't attend, we'll email the detailed info to you after the meeting. Meeting location is in Holladay, at or near my home (approx. 5000 So. 3000 E. 84117)
Thursday
8:30 am: Meet and greet everyone. Load everyone into their assigned cars for carpooling. When traveling to southern or central Utah, we meet at the Overnight Park n Ride near 7200 So. I-15. (Sometimes we meet a little earlier than 8:30 am if we are driving further. I like to get to our destination around noon.)
NOTE: It's OK if you can't leave Thursday morning. Let me know when you can leave and we'll find out if any others are leaving later also. Cost of the trip is the same regardless of when you arrive.
Once we leave SLC, we only stop for fuel and quick bathroom breaks.
Arrive at our destination before noon. Explore, set up camp, eat, relax, free time, etc.
12 noon – 4 pm: Explore some easier hikes with us if you like. It's not mandatory to hike on any of our trips. For those who want something different, there is plenty to do.
*Bring a sack lunch & snacks to eat until Dinner at 6 pm.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Chicken and Veggie Enchiladas)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Friday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hiking and exploring or choose your preferred activity.
4 – 6 pm – Learn Dutch Oven Cooking skills by helping Sheryl with the Dutch Oven Dinner preparations (Lasagna - Meat and Vegetarian)OR enjoy free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Saturday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 am – 4:30 pm – Hikes offered or enjoy other activities
4 – 6 pm – Help with Dinner preparations: Grilled Salmon w/ Mashed Potatoes and White Chili (Vegetarian or Chicken) or free time.
6 – 7 pm – Dinner
7 – 10 pm – Campfire. Evening hike or exploring may be offered. Discuss tomorrow's activities.
Sunday
6 – 7:30 am – Early morning photography opportunities
7:30 – 8:30 am: Breakfast - Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Pancakes w/ real Maple Syrup or Whole Grain Hot Cereals w/ assorted toppings including fresh fruit.
Prepare Sack Lunches
8:30 – 9:30 am – Break down camp
11 am - Check out
FREE DAY! No hiking guide services offered by Sheryl on Sunday. Some in the group may head home early while others may want to hike and explore before leaving. It's up to you and those who are in your car.
Tips for Safe Camping
SALT LAKE CITY -- Forest officials want to make sure campers know how to stay safe.
Tips they offer for safe camping include:
* Don't leave food or leftovers out overnight.
* Pick up fruit peels, as they tend to attract ants, mice and even hungry deer.
* Never keep coolers, lotion or perfume in your tent, and always pick up garbage.
* Remember that when putting out your campfire, "if it's too hot to touch, it's too hot to leave."
Safety rules for hiking:
* Drinking a gallon of water per day is advised.
* Stay on marked trails.
* Hike with others in our group.
* If someone is injured, stay with them until they are safely back to camp.
* Bring extra water or a water filter, in case someone else needs it.
* Pay attention to weather conditions and adjust your plans accordingly.
* With warmer temperatures, hikes are scheduled in early mornings and/or early evenings to avoid heat exhaustion.
* Bring and carry a small first aid kit.
* Be prepared and keep your eyes open for others who may need help.
* Know your own physical strengths and weaknesses and adjust accordingly.
* Only do what YOU feel comfortable in doing. Don’t let yourself be talked into doing something don’t feel good about.
* Speak up if you have any problems, concerns or if you are injured – even a little bit. Let us know. There are many advantages of hiking with a group. We can help each other and save EVERYONE a lot of time and money.
If you have a problem or concern, let me know. We will try to resolve it quickly - whatever it is.
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