Blue Mesa Sea Kayaking
August 17th - 21st, 2008; Price: $399
Explore Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water, touring atop the flat water in your personal sea kayak. Carry all that you need to camp along the water's edge within the kayak. This relaxing trip will be a great way to have an extremely unique adventure, learn valuable skills and spend quality time with your peers. Be prepared to paddle yourself several miles a day through the beautiful landscape.
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Gear List
| Item | Quantity | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Base Layers | ||
| Underwear | 3 pairs | Synthetic materials suggested |
| Liner Socks | 3 pairs | Wool/ silk/ polypropylene etc. (no cotton) |
| Outer Sock | 3 pairs | Heavy wool or polypropylene (no cotton) |
| Long Underwear | 1 top 1 bottom | Light or medium weight synthetic |
| Shorts | 1 pair | Synthetic quick-drying material preferred |
| Swimsuit | 1 suit | May use quick-drying shorts and “jog bra” |
| T-shirt | 2 each | Cotton OK |
| Outer Layers | ||
| Rain Jacket | 1 each | Must be waterproof. Gore-Tex or similar OK |
| Rain/wind Pants | 1 pair | Heavy weight nylon |
| Long Pants | 1 each | Pile/ wool/ fleece material only (no cotton) |
| Jacket | 1 each | 200 or 300 weight pile/ wool/ fleece |
| Warm Ski Hat | 1 each | Pile/Wool |
| Sun Hat | 1 each | Baseball cap, visor or full brim OK |
| Bandanas | 2 each | Standard style. For head gear or wash cloth |
| Gloves | 1 pair | Wool/ pile/ fleece |
| Footwear | ||
| Sandals | 1 pair | “Teva” or “Chaco” sandals with heal strap. No “flip flops” |
| Sneakers | 1 pair | Short hike/ camp shoes. NO SANDELS |
| Outdoor Gear | ||
| Sleeping bag and pad | 1 each | Synthetic bag rated to 30 F. Pad can be 3/4 length |
| Small Backpack | 1 each | Less than 1000 cubic inches for day hikes |
| Personal | ||
| Cup, Bowl and Spoon | 1 each | Plastic travel style used for all meals |
| Toiletries | 1 each | Basics only. Toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene. |
| Sunscreen & lip balm | 1 each | 15 SPF minimum |
| Water Bottles | 2 each | 1 liter “Nalgene” or similar durable plastic |
| Headlamp | 1 each | Any style OK |
| Pocket knife | 1 each | Small “Swiss Army” or “Leatherman” styles OK |
| Prescription Meds | 2 each | Bring extra medication if it gets wet or lost |