Date: Thursday, September 3, 2009
Depart: 6:00 a.m. at Buchanan Recreation Center (map) (Use far parking lot)
Return/Pick Up: 2:45 p.m. at MS in time for the bus
The Silver Dollar Lakes on Guanella Pass are the destination for this hike along one of the basins of the Continental Divide. Don't forget your camera! Linda Engelhart and Dorothy Berning will accompany the students. We need some parents to help drive.
GEAR (gear check at school on Wednesday, September 2)
On Body:
Sun protection - baseball cap/visor, sunblock, chapstick, sunglasses
1 synthetic top (you determine sleeve length) NO COTTON
1 pair of hiking shorts
1 pair weatherproof long pants (will be taken off and put into pack at trailhead)
1 pair of hiking socks (NO COTTON)
1 pair of hiking boots or very sturdy running shoes with good tread
1 day hike backpack
In Pack:
2 32oz water bottles (or equivalent) full of water ONLY
1 weatherproof jacket
1 warm hat
1 pair lightweight gloves
1 pair extra hiking socks (not cotton)
1 synthetic/fleece jacket/pullover
brown bag sack lunch
2-3 granola/energy bars
Please print out, sign and return the form below by Wednesday, August 26.
Continental Divide Hike Permission Form