This document outlines the details of a Thanksgiving break trip from November 25th-30th led by Kevin, Kelly, and Sam. The trip will involve hiking to locations in the Havasupai and Grand Canyon areas like Havasu Falls, Mooney Falls, Beaver Falls, and Clear Creek. The itinerary will be discussed separately in trip groups. Participants will camp in tents and use composting toilets, bringing their own personal gear like hiking clothes and water bottles as well as potentially renting group gear like packs, sleeping bags, and rain gear. Hazards of the environment like steep cliffs, unstable terrain, heat, cold, dogs, tarantulas, and scorpions are noted. Policies regarding

1. Thanksgiving Break
November 25th-30th

2. Trip
Leaders
Kevin, Kelly, And Sam

3. Introductions
 Name and grade
 Why are you on
this trip?
 Something you
are excited
about?
 Past Outdoors
Experience?
 What activities do
you do at school?
 What’s your
favorite
Thanksgiving
Meal

4. Highlights of the
Trip
 Havasupai
Mooney and
Beaver Falls
 Postcards from
town
 Grand Canyon!
 Clear Creek

5. Itinerary
 Discussed later in separate trip groups…

6. Accommodations
 Tents!
 Havasu -
Composting Toilets
 Water spigots &
treatment
 Meals
 Meals provided
varies per trip- be
sure to bring money
for a few road meals

7. Risks
 Environmental
 Steep cliffs
 Unstable terrain
 Weather
 Heat
 Cold
 Wildlife
 Dogs
 Tarantulas
 Scorpions

8. Weather
 Rim temperatures: below freezing at
night,
 Canyon temperatures: 30s – 50s
 Be prepared for COLD.

9. Leave No Trace
 Plan Ahead and Prepare
 Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
 Dispose of Waste Properly
 Leave What You Find
 Minimize Campfire Impacts
 Respect Wildlife
 Be Considerate of Other Visitors

10. Policies
 No drugs or alcohol
 Inherent risks of the wilderness –
injury or death – you are responsible
for your safety
 USD is not responsible for lost or
stolen items
 Follow directions of the leaders
 Buddy system: always tell a leader
where you go

11. Participant Responsibilities
 Communicate health concerns
 Review trip information
 Understand and accept risks
 Bring required equipment
 Follow LNT practices
 Participate in activities
 Know your limits
 Help around camp
 Respect rights and privacy of other trip
members
 ++Teaching Topics

12. Equipment
 Group Gear
 Tents
 Stoves
 Cooking gear
 Rental Gear
 Pack
 Sleeping bag
 Sleeping pad
 Rain gear
 Headlamp
 Personal Gear
 Hiking clothes/shoes
 Warm clothes/shoes
 Sun protection
 Water clothes/shoes
 Water bottles
 Other: camera,
journal, etc
We will go over gear in separate groups!