Trip Planning
The Purpose of this Worksheet is to Set the Right Trip:
Expectations and Tone for Your Group
Skill level based on the fitness and experience of you and your group
Question 1: What are your goals for the trip?
Fun
Fitness
Miles/kilometres
Relaxation
Other
Question 2: How many miles do you want to hike?
The general rule of thumb is:
Beginner: 2 to 3 miles (3-5km) per day
Intermediate: 3 to 6 miles (5-10km) per day
Advanced: 6 to 10 miles (10-16km) per day
Extreme: 10+ miles (16km) per day
Question 3: What Concerns Do You Have About Backpacking?
Identifying your fears helps you pack the gear, plan the locations, and research the area in a way that best mitigates your fears.
Question 4: How Can I Test Myself to Build Confidence?
For each fear in Question 3, try to think of a corresponding thing you can do ahead of time to address that fear.