No previous experience necessary! This 2-day trip on 2/18-2/19 and 4/15-4/16, offers incredible canyons and forests to explore. Dramatic canyons and formations slice through the pines and offer adventurers a striking variety of colors and scenes! This trip is an awesome and rewarding introduction to backpacking. We will depart Saturday morning and returning Sunday evening.

REGISTRATION INCLUDES:

• Group camping equipment (tents etc.)
• All meals (usually vegetarian)
• TRANSPORTATION
• Experienced Guides

REGISTRATION DOES NOT INCLUDE:

• Personal gear (i.e. sleeping bag, backpack, sleeping pad, headlamp). Feel free to rent outdoor gear from us! Participants get 10% off for their TRiP. More info here: https://recsports.ufl.edu/outdoor-recreation/outdoor-gear-rental/

AMENITIES:

• Backcountry camping
• No electricity
• No running water
• No flushing toilets
• No showers

CHALLENGE LEVEL = LOW-MEDIUM DIFFICULTY

This trip includes hiking with a heavy backpack on varied terrain with minimal elevation. This is our least challenging backpacking trip and includes instruction on basic backpacking skills.

PRETRIP MEETING:

Your mandatory pre-trip meeting date and time will be listed on your receipt email.

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REFUND POLICY:

1. Trips can not be transferred.
2. Trip refunds will be granted only if:
   1. Trip is cancelled by CORE.
   2. A paid replacement has been found.
   3. A $10 base processing charge or 15% of the registration price, whichever is greater, will be assessed.
3. Replacement requests must be made at least 2 weeks prior to the scheduled service offering start date.
4. Participant has documented medical circumstances preventing participation.