Wisconsin Basecamp Backpacking

We get to know each other on our drive up to the Porcupine Mountains on the shore of Lake Superior in the Michigan UP. We will spend 3 days backpacking as a group near the Lake of the Clouds, on hilly wilderness trails through towering virgin forests. We will cover the basics of backpacking and camping, while learning about campus life around campfires next to mountain lakes. You will challenge yourself, gain trust and support from others, and learn new skills that will transfer to your campus life. Backpacking trips start and end at Outdoor UW in the Memorial Union. Trips meet at 8:00am the first day and end at 4:30pm the last day. (Note: SOAR normally ends at 12pm, so please do not schedule SOAR to end on the first day of your Basecamp trip!)

*Non-refundable deposit ($100) or the full payment is due upon registration. Remainder must be paid no later than one month prior to start date of trip.  Wisconsin Basecamp has the right to cancel or modify any trip.*

Trip includes transportation to the Porkies, ~60-70 L backpacks (please call to reserve in advance), food/group camping gear, and instruction.  Call our office at 608.262.1630 for further gear rental inquiries.

Itinerary

Day 1

8:15 AM – Participants meet at Memorial Union. Welcome and overview of trip with Trip Leaders.  (Please eat breakfast before arriving).

9:30AM – Hit the road for the Porcupine Mountains! Sandwich sack lunch on the road (provided).

6:30PM – Make camp at Lake Superior shoreline campground in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

Days 2-4

You will be backpacking on the trail and camping along the way, ultimately climbing to Lake of the Clouds. Hiking broken up by meals, discussions about college, and other activities.

Day 5

Approx 10am - Return to vans and start drive to Madison. Groups have also elected to do a sunrise hike out. Stop for lunch on the drive home (please bring money for this).

4:30PM – Participants back in Madison, available for pickup/departure.  Trip concludes.