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River & Climbing Expedition Details

Journey Outdoors is going on a River/Climbing Trip to the Buffalo National River in Arkansas.  The Buffalo was the first river to receive federal protection and is managed by the National Park Service.  For more information about the area visit http://www.nps.gov/buff/index.htm.Here are the details.

Dates: March 15th - March 19th, 2008

# of Participants: 12 people (RSVP to )

Cost:

Canoe Rental: $25* per person

Gas: $30* (if you carpool with 2 other people)

Camping fees: $15*

Food: $50* (excludes travel meals)

Total: $120*

 *These are approximate prices and my fluctuate. 

Trip Itinerary: 

    Saturday, March 15              

        9:00am Meet at Tower Grove

        @3:00pm Arrive Horseshoe Canyon Ranch

        Set-up Camp

    Sunday, March 16                   

        Climb at Horseshoe Canyon (Frisbee Golf and Horseback Riding also available)

        Sunday evening we will prepare for river trip.

    Monday, March 17                 

        Begin trip from Ponca, AR @10:00am

        Campout at Erbie Campground

    Tuesday, March 18                 

        Paddle from Erbie to Pruitt Landing

        Camp at Kyles Landing

    Wednesday, March 19            

        Depart for St. Louis

Experience: One experienced paddler per canoe (Buffalo is Class I and Class II water)

Required Equipment (need to have/borrow the follow items):

[ ] Waterproof bag to carry personal clothing and equipment (Dry bags work great but backpack lined with a trash bag works fine)
[ ] Straps or rope for lashing gear to the canoe
[ ] Personal First Aid Kit (click link for suggested contents Lightweight First Aid Kit.)
[ ] Hat
[ ] Wool stocking cap
[ ] Windbreaker
[ ] Rain gear (jacket and pants)
[ ] Shorts and/or swimsuit
[ ] T-shirt
[ ] Wool or pile shirts
[ ] Wool or synthetic long underwear
[ ] Underwear
[ ] Synthetic fill or down jacket
[ ] Dry pair of shoes and clothing for in camp
[ ] Shoes or Sandals for the river (will get wet)
[ ] Gloves
[ ] Sleeping bag
[ ] Sleeping pad
[ ] Tarp or ground cloth
[ ] Tent (backpacking size 2-4 people) with poles, stakes, etc.
[ ] Flashlight, with spare batteries and bulb
[ ] Eating utensils (cup, spoon, plate, etc.)
[ ] Notebook and pen
[ ] Knife and matches (best if carried on your person)
[ ] Water bottle
[ ] Insect repellent
[ ] ChapStick
[ ] Sunblock
[ ] Personal items (toothbrush/paste, lotion, glasses/contacts, towel/washcloth, biodegradable soap)
[ ] Propane or gas stoves if fires are not used, with fuel (can share with someone)

Optional Equipment:
[ ] Camera, with film
[ ] Harness
[ ] Rope
[ ] Climbing Shoes
[ ] Belay Device
[ ] Life-jacket