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Desolation Wilderness Backpacking
This will be a four day, action packed backpacking trip where we will see many amazing sights and lots of wildlife! It will be an amazing experience for anyone who joins us for this adventure!
Our permit (for 12 people) is for July 21-24. Space is limited. Sign up now.
Depart Los Altos early on the morning of Thursday, July 21 and go in at the Echo Lake trailhead, grabbing sandwiches at the Echo Lake Chalet before taking the water taxi to the far end of the lake. From there, we will hike to Waca Lake for the first night. We will spend the next night at the Waterfall Camp above the northwest corner of Lake Aloha, which is a pretty short hike from Waca (if we make good time, we could spend the first night at the Waterfall Camp). The next day we will hike either to this hidden little spot above Suzie Lake or go down to Lake Alta Morris. If we have time, we will summit Dick’s Peak (or at least go to the Zen Garden) – we could also do this on Sunday morning. We will hike out to Fallen Leaf Lake that Sunday, grabbing lunch at the Marina Store before heading back to Los Altos.
While there is no age requirement for the trip, it will be an advanced backpacking trip. Scouts must have backpacking experience.
Backpack (lightweight, 60L+)
Hat (with brim)
Boots/Trail Runners
Camp Shoes
Lightweight Sleeping Bag (20-30 degrees)
Sleeping Pad
Waterproof Sleeping Bag Stuff Sack
Camping Pillow
Short Sleeve T-shirt
Long Sleeve T-shirt
Lightweight Fleece/Puffy
Short Pants (not cotton)
Long Pants (not cotton)
Underwear (2 pair – not cotton)
Hiking Socks (2 pairs)
Lightweight Long Underwear Top
Lightweight Long Underwear Bottom
Warm socks to wear while sleeping
Personal First Aid Kit
Lightweight Headlamp/Flashlight
Water Bottle/Hydration Bladder (we will almost always be near water on this trip)
Long Spoon
Lightweight Cup/Mug
Very small Pocket Knife
1-2 small carabiners
1-2 small stuff sacks
Zip-Loc Bags
Compass
Desolation Wilderness Map
Sunglasses and Case
Bandana
Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Chapstick
Small Whistle
Matches/Lighter
Duct Tape (3 feet)
Toothbrush
Travel size Toothpaste
Toilet Paper
Potty Trowl
Fleece Hat
Bear Can (can rent from REI)
$50 in cash (lunch in and out)
Crew Gear:
Tents (Hopefully, we can use the troop’s tents)
Waterproof Ground Cloths
Tent Stakes
Backpacking Stoves (2 Dragon Flys)
Fuel Bottles (2)
Fuel (3 Quarts)
Crew First Aid Kit
Spices
Sewing Kit
Nylon Cord
Multi-Tool
Water Filters (2-3)
Cooking Pots (2)
Hot Pot Tongs
Plastic Trash Bags (2)
Uniform: class A during transit