Level 3-4 Training Hike Boise Foothills
Details
We’re ramping it up in April in preparation for the Grand Slam and backpacking season.
Join us for a classic Boise Foothills hike known for steep climbs and long mileage based on Stueby”s Death March hike featured in The Boise Hiking Guide .Come hike all or part of this hike (see below)
We’ll move at a steady, sustainable pace while practicing efficient climbing techniques like the rest step. Breaks about every 90 minutes and ~1 hr for a lunch break and education.
If you come out for at least one training hike we will give you preference on our backpacking trips!
Goals
- This is a strenuous training hike designed to build endurance and uphill fitness needed for backing
- Learn one safety skill and one backpacking skill to empower you on our trips.
- The training on the foot work will take about 30 minutes
- Will divide into groups to tackle safety planning over lunch. Likely to take about 15 minutes.
Hike details:
Mileage: ~ 15.41 (updated)
If you want to do part of the hike, let me know and we can set a turnaround point for you. However, I want you to carry the requested backpack weight.
Elevation ~3196 feet (updated)
Difficulty: III/IV For more information on the levels we use see:
Idaho Hikers and Backpacker's Backpacking Guide
Route: we will discuss at the event as it is not available on AllTrails etc but rather adapt from a published hike.
Where to Meet: Lulu's Fine Pizza and Sushi. Parking available. Please avoid parking in the spots designated for the church.
Parking at trailhead: from Lulu's, we carpool to Fort Boise. Then walk a short distance to the trailhead. We can return to the parking lot at the end from one of the spur trails from the route or finish the dedicated route. Please do not meet us at the trailhead but at Lulu's.
Training Requirement
To simulate backpacking conditions, participants should carry a pack weighing 15–20% of their body weight. You can use gear, books, rice bags, water bottles etc to achieve the desired weight. I will bring a scale to the event if you would like to weigh your pack.
Pre-hike materials
Please read the article below:
We will split into groups and develop a pre-hike safety plan.
Bring:
- Backpack weighted to 15–20% body weight
- 2–3 liters of water (water bladder suggested)
- Electrolytes
- Snacks and lunch
- Trekking poles recommended and will be used for the training. I will bring a few extras.
- Weather-appropriate clothing (hat, sun glasses)
- First aid, including blister treatment
Late lunch/ early dinner after the hike (optional): Lulu’s Fine Pizza and Sushi.
So why it called Stueby’s death march? Steve Stuebner “Stueby” is a local author on hiking, paddling, and mountain biking in Idaho. The death march is described in one his books see
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