August 16th-17th: primitive bike + hike camping

[Ed Groth]

Cycle wild is going camping + hiking in the Mt. Hood National Forest!

REGISTER HERE: http://preview.tinyurl.com/n8be3hu

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/primitive-hike-and-bike-camping-exploration-trip-tickets-12413098913

This is an exploration trip, we're going to scout out a neat place to
camp somewhere near Zigzag.

One camping option involves a 2-3 mile hike along a stream.

Pack a backpack, or some way to carry your stuff off your bike. Panniers
with shoulder straps should be OK.

The ride will be about 45 miles with 3,000ft of climbing, plus 2-3 mile
of hiking with 200-300 ft of climbing.


Dates: Saturday, August 16th through Sunday, August 17th
Departure Time: Arrive by 8:00 AM, Leaving 8:30AM SHARP
Departure location:Gresham (registered riders will recieve start location)
Arrival back in Gresham: late evening Sunday



This is a fully self-supported ride. This is *NOT* a beginner
ride. We are not discouraging beginners from coming, just be aware of
the skilled nature of this trip.
Bring a light. It will get very dark at night - there will be no
nearby light sources, and finding your way to a suitable sanitary
location at night could be problematic.
Bring a small shovel and some toilet paper (unscented,
biodegradable) - one of the campsite options will have NO toilet. Talk
to me about proper "disposal" techniques.
Bring rope to hang your food. We did not have any issues last
year, but there may be animals that might try to get into your food, and
while rare, the Mt Hood forest is home to black bear.



Minimum Gear List

Backpack or some way of carrying stuff off your bike
Bike lock
Walking shoes
Tent/Hammock/Tarp to sleep under
Sleeping Bag
Riding clothes
Bike lights
Additional light for in-camp, headlight recommended
3L or more of water storage, or Water Filtration system:
iodine/pump filter/ultraviolet
Spare batteries for lights
First Aid Kit
Compass
Emergency Blanket (Mylar)
Whistle
Waterproof Matches
Patch Kit
2 Spare Tubes
Tire Levers
Hex Wrenches/Multitool
Plastic or folding shovel
Toilet paper
Sunscreen
Frame pump
Some reliable means of telling time

Recommended Additional Gear

USFS Map
Clackamas Ranger District, Mt. Hood National Forest
Camp stove and fuel
Sunglasses
Swimsuit
Towel
Sandals
A Book/Game/Something to Do
FRS Radio
Zip Ties
Duct Tape
Webbing Straps