Jim and I are going on our first hike-in camping trip this weekend with Mike and Marcie. Since this is a completely new experience for us, I thought I'd let everyone know what this is going to entail. This way, you can all call me crazy (or if you're my baby brother, ask if we've all contracted herpes!)
Friday night, we'll all be driving to the Olympic National Park. We'll start off at a trailhead with huge backpacks filled with everything we need for 2 nights, including tents, clothes, food, water....everything!! We'll hike about 3 miles (most likely in the dark), and set up camp. Luckily, I don't think there's too much of an elevation gain!
Saturday, we'll leave our tents set up and spend the day hiking and exploring. Our primary desination will be a place called Enchanted Valley. This will be about a 10 mile round trip from and to the campsite.
On Sunday, we'll pack up camp and hike the 3 miles back to the car!
Oh yes, and did I mention that there are bears in this area? We'll have to borrow bear cannisters from the ranger station to store all of our food and anything else smelly.
And, there will be no pottys along the way.... For going #1, I'm planning on buying one of these. And, if any of us have to go #2, we'll be digging a hole (at least 8 inches deep) and burying it!
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katie, I am still having a good laugh at the Sani-fem Freshette that is freakin' hilarious that you put that on your blog! You don't need one of those I can teach you to pee in the woods : )
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