2nd Annual HTF Skills and Gear Shakedown Campout. Sipsey Wilderness, AL. April 10-12, 2015
Building on the success of last years HTF Campout it's time for round two! Here's your chance to get out and test yourself and your setup in the wild. See what works, or not, for your current skill level and load out. If you plan to attend and have special training or skills you would like to share, or have included in the event, by all means let us know! We want everyone to be safe, have fun, and enjoy themselves.
The event will be limited to 15 attendees. Priority will be given to last years participants.
Location/Details:
Sipsey Wilderness area, AL. April 10-12, 2015. We will be hiking in Friday and leaving on Sunday. If you cant make it Friday, you are welcome to come join us Saturday. We have a meet-up location to safely park our vehicles and carpool to the trailhead if interested. Parking is available at the Campout's trail entrance also.
A short hike is required to make it to the camp area. There will be fresh water on site, but will need to be treated to be potable. Small fires are good to go. Firearms are allowed in the Sipsey, however, this WILL NOT be a firearms or tactics type event. Use good judgement, be safe, and obey all State and Federal laws regarding firearms in the Sipsey.
Exact location and (free) permit info will be emailed to you upon your reply that you are 100% IN to attend. If you reserve a spot but can't make it, let us know ASAP so others that do want to attend get the opportunity!
Agenda:
We plan on having a loosely organized event that will be a chance for all attendees to share and put their skills and gear to use in a friendly atmosphere. We also plan to hold a couple of contests with small prizes for the winners. Our goal is for everyone to have fun and learn as much as possible about themselves, others, and their gear in action.
Unsafe Tom Foolery will not be tolerated! Regular ol' Tom Foolery is good to go
A good attitude will be key to everyone getting the most from the event.
Gear Requirements:
None! Bring what you think you will need to the event. Please keep in mind that if you plan on participating in the Nav course and other skills practice you will need to come equipped accordingly. Some event materials may, or may not, be provided.
Skills:
We plan to practice and execute some basic outdoor survival skills on this outing such as;
Navigation with map and compass. Great link for Nav study:
Nav Study Guide
Water procurement and treatment
Shelter Building and Perimeter Security
Fire Making, cooking over fire
Wild Edibles
Snares and Fishing Techniques
Knots
Your Ideas Here!
We hope you can make it out and enjoy the great outdoors with us!
PLEASE REPLY THAT YOU ARE 100% IN IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND.
Attendees Thus Far: Updated 4/3
BearJace (willing to carpool from Atlanta GA area, IM for details)
bcauz3y +1
Saxplayer
bamaflinger +1 (late arrival)
redneckarmy34 +1
axl
Alex the neighbor
Some pictures from last years Campout
Nav practice before running the course