Caribou Mountain HIKE YAY

We’re doing a 5.7 mile out-and-back of Caribou Mountain Sunday the 5th! It’s going to be great. The drive time to the trail head is 1:15 hours and we expect the hike to take about 4-5 hours. We will leave campus at 8:30am from Commons Fireplace Lounge. If you want more information on the hike see here: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/maine/caribou-mountain-via-bog-road or reach out to us! (lthesen@bates.edu, ipetrin@bates.edu)

Per Alltrails: “Hikers will encounter a number of stream crossings on their way to the summit of Caribou Mountain. From the summit, there are 360-degree views of the Caribou-Speckled Wilderness and Androscoggin River valley.” Now doesn't that just sound GLORIOUS?!


BRING:
Comfortable walking shoes, snacks and LUNCH (think apples, bagels, bags of pasta whatever floats your boat) and at least 2 full water bottles (2+ liters of water ideal). Also even though we’re going into spring, it's better to be safe than sorry and this weekend is looking like it could be wet so please wear layers (wind/water/weather proof, etc) and bring extra warm and waterproof clothes (we can always leave gear in the van) - and because you never know, feel free to bring a sun hat and sunscreen as well!

WEATHER WARNING: It's looking like snow / ice / rain / wet wet so please make sure you do have all those extra layers (mittens, gloves, extra shoes and socks for your wet feet after the hike, etc) and be mentally/physically prepared to hike in the rain.
We will provide microspikes but if you have your own please feel free to bring them (also not sure if we will need them but better safe than sorry!)

Advertised Classifications:
Backcountry, Evacuation Access Level: 3 out of 4, Activity Level: High

Cancellation Policy
Cancelling/Failure to Show Up: Most of our trips have a limited number of spots, and we understand that things come up. We ask that if you are unable to attend a trip you please cancel your ticket or let either your trip leaders or a staff member know at least 24 hours before the trip so someone else can take your spot.
If you fail to show up for a trip you have signed up for without cancelling your ticket or notifying either your trip leaders or a BOC staff member the following will occur-
First Warning – You will receive a warning email from the BOC team reminding you of our cancellation policy.
Second Warning – If you fail to show up without notice a second time, you will prohibited from signing up for BOC trips for the rest of the semester.

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