School/Agency
Hike Date
Meeting Time
Meeting Place
Hike Location
Planning for your Trip!
- Get a good rest the night before
- Eat a good, solid breakfast
- Wear light-colored clothes (T-shirt and jacket)
- Wear a cap or hat
- Wear long pants, unless your teacher indicates shorts are appropriate
- Wear socks and sturdy comfortable, closed shoes suitable for hiking
- Put sunscreen on face, neck, and arms
- What to bring:
- The ICO waiver and the participating agency’s permission slip (if they have one)
- A jacket, sweater, or sweatshirt
- A medium or large plastic bottle of water (no soda)
- A simple lunch
- Daypack/bookbag (ICO has daypacks available on loan for the day of the event. Contact your ICO leader in advance if needed)
- Sunglasses
- Optional: camera, whistle
- What not to bring:
- Radios, MP3 players, iPods, cellphones
- Pets
- Do not burden yourself with too many things to carry (you will get too tired)
The Rules on the Trail
- Follow leaders’ instructions at all times
- Stay between front and rear leaders on the trail
- Stay on the trail; do not cut across switchbacks
- Do not throw rocks or pick plants
- Do not litter
- Take only photographs; leave only footprints
- Have a good time!