Fly, bus or drive into Arcata, CA (ACV). We will pick you up at the airport when you arrive. Some time between 10AM - 2PM is the ideal time to arrive, but flights may be infrequent so if you can save a substantial amount on trip costs by arriving a few hours earlier, you should do that. If you need to arrive later, contact us before booking such a flight.
Note: Flights to Arcata can be expensive. There are usually at least a few people who drive up from San Francisco (4+ hours) so we might be able to arrange a carpool if you decide to do this.
We'll pick you up at the airport and shuttle you to a local hotel to gather the group
If you drive, you may be able to leave your vehicle at the Hotel. If so, there may be a charge and the hotel assumes no responsibility for it and will have you sign a document saying so. You may also be able to drive it to the campsite at no charge and have it nearby all week.
We will assemble at: TBD, To Be Determined
Mini-equipment shakedown, following up your virtual shakedown done prior to the trip
Make-Your-Own Trail mix bar
"Before" body composition measurements taken
Trip to Arcata for last minute forgotten items. Possible destinations:
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Possible trip to Arcata to buy last minute and forgotten items at
- Adventure's Edge, Arcata
- Pacific Outfitters, Eureka
All the items that you won't bring on the trail will be set aside and put in storage.
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD
Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)
Camp at TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD