What sort of shape do I need to be in?

For backpacking journeys and vision quests, you should be able to walk 3-5 miles in a day with a 35-50 pound pack on your back. Preparing yourself by walking with that weight is highly recommended

Do I need to have my own equipment?

Yes. You will need to come fully prepared with all your own gear, including a sleeping bag, pad, back pack, hiking boots and various other small equipment. A full, detailed equipment list will be sent to you upon registration.

I haven’t backpacked before, is that ok?

Yes. Many of the people who join us on our journeys do not have any experience. Let me stress though that getting in shape AND having good gear will be your responsibility. We do go slow and accommodate everyone’s experience level within reason. No previous camping or backpacking experience is necessary to undertake any of our trips.

How will I get there?

All transportation costs and planning up to the trailhead/meeting place will be your responsibility. Due to the remoteness of the places we journey into, it often means flying into an airport in the nearest big city and renting a vehicle (carpooling is best) and driving (sometimes several hours) to the meeting place. Again, these costs and coordinations are yours. We will set you up with telephone numbers so that you can plan carpooling and rental car sharing.

Will we hike everyday?

We try to hike some everyday, but not always with backpacks. On the journeys into the Raven’s Eye, we pack into a basecamp and then day hike some every day. During our Quests, again we backpack into a basecamp, but then will spend some days in camp and some will have some dayhiking. During your solo, you will be staying in one place.