Gila Wilderness (New Mexico) Spring Break Backpacking
Friday, Mar 10, 2023 - 6:00 am through Friday, Mar 17, 2023 - 9:00 pm
Gabriel Friedbauer
Event Information
- Description
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Are you loooking for a beautiful escape with awesome people for your 2k23 spring break? Look no further and join us for a grand ole' time the Gila Wilderness in Southern New Mexico. This will be a 4-day, 35 mile, backpacking trip through grand valleys, over stunning mesas, leading to natural hot water springs created from ancient volcanic activity. Becasuse of the terrain and elevation in the Gila Wilderness, this is a BP4 trip. Thus, you must have a BP2+ rating in order to participate.
We will take two days to drive out and two days to drive back, making this a 8-day trip. You must be available from 3/10 (6am)- 3/18 (9pm) to sing up for this trip. The overall cost of the trip is $300 and covers transportation, food, and permits. However, the cost does not cover lunches on the road, so be prepared to cover that on your own.
Sign-Up will open @ 9 pm on Tuesday, January 31st!
Rough Itinerary-
3/10
Drive to Meade Campground (Kansas)
3/11
Drive to Trailhead (Gila Cliff Dwellings trailhead)
3/12
Hike ~8.5 miles
3/13
Hike ~8.5 miles
3/14
Hike ~8.5 miles
3/15
Hike ~8.5 miles
3/16
Drive to and camp @Cheney State Park (Kansas)
3/17
Drive back to Madison
*In the case that you don't have a BP2+ backpacking rating, sign up on the waitlist and we may be able to fast track you if the trip does not fill.
- Event Type
- Trip (off-site, ratings may be achieved)
- Accommodation Information
- Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- Driving or Travel Details
- Driving Enterprise vehicles
- Equipment/ Gear Required by Participant
- Food and Equipment Information
- All Meals provided except lunches on the road.
- Trip Cancellation, Reschedule, and Refund Information
- If a participant drops, there is a full refund up until a week before the trip. (3/3/23) After this date, the trip is nonrefundable unless someone fills your spot. If the trip is cancelled, the trip is refunded as a whole.
- Trip Purpose/Goals
Registration Count
| Registration Type | Registrations | Remaining |
|---|---|---|
| All Participants | 8 | 0 |
| Waiting List | 3 | 1 |