Log Cabin Wilderness Camp

HIGH COUNTRY GATEWAY

 

 

Your group will arrive at Log Cabin Wilderness Camp on a Saturday, and depart from
Log Cabin back to Los Angeles after breakfast on the following Saturday.

Program: Sunday is spent in base camp in order to become acclimated to an altitude of 9,780ft.
The participants may go through the C.O.P.E. course events, or other various activities offered,
and brush up on the following areas: trail safety/courtesy, forest service regulations, sanitation,
first aid, use of a stove, and preparing trail meals. Sunday after lunch the trail food is distributed
and there will be a pack check so that participants are not taking unnecessary items onto the trail.
Extra personal articles are limited to one bag to be left in camp while on the hike.
A crew locker will be assigned for safekeeping of your belongings. Only your crew advisor will
have the key. All unattended gear and clothing must be stowed in your crew locker or vehicle
when you leave for the trail. Food or aromatic toiletries should not be left in vehicles. Nothing can
be left in your tent.

Treks: Units can choose from approximately 18 different treks rated from leisurely, to moderate,
to strenuous. The treks are anywhere from 13 to 55 miles long, and cover various areas in
Yosemite National Park and the Hoover Wilderness. Modifications can be made on some treks
to better accommodate units. Units will be assessed for appropriate choice of trail to insure a
challenging, enjoyable, and safe experience. Gateway treks all begin on Monday and end on
Friday.

Equipment and Food: Mountaineering stoves (MSR Whisperlites), aluminum cooking
equipment, and three season tents (10 lbs.) are available for units that do not have their own.
White gas is supplied at no cost to the participants. We do not provide any type of water
purification devices. Units must bring their own water purification devices. There are a variety to
choose from in sporting good stores such as Sports Chalet, REI, and A-16. Water purification
devices vary in price from $25.00 to $200.00 dollars. If a device is purchased, it is necessary to
know how to properly operate the device. It is recommended to use the water purification
equipment on a training trip prior to attending Log Cabin Wilderness Camp. A back up method is
always recommended; such as, water purification tablets which can be purchased at the Trading
Post at camp for a cost of roughly $6.00 dollars. The boiling method of water purification in the
backcountry will be taught at Log Cabin prior to leaving for the trail.
Bear Canisters. Bear Canisters are now required for all Log Cabin treks. A limited number of
bear canisters are available for rent for a fee of $5.00 per person per trek. Unit leaders should
make sure before arriving at Log Cabin that all crewmembers are outfitted with bear canisters.
Persons desiring to rent bear canisters at Log cabin must make prior arrangements with the
camp to ensure availability.

Leadership on the Trail: Please refer to the Leadership section of the Leader's Guide for specific requirements. Trail Safeties are provided by Log Cabin to support your unit’s high adventure activities; they are not available for fulfilling any part of your unit leadership responsibilities.