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BOAT Trip Pages

While there are common threads to all of our trips, some are unique. 

General Trip Information

Pre-Trip

Standard BOAT Forms

Pre-Trip Information Packet

one-stop-shop for getting ready for a trip

BOAT Waiver*

*required for all participants

Health Form

only required for some trips

Gear Info

We often stay that trips are a combination of the right gear, food, and people

We’ll take care of a lot of gear, but you’ll need to bring the right stuff. We often say “come ready for gym class” but you’ll see specifics below.

Basecamping Gear List
Backpacking Gear List
In-Depth FAQ

Specific Trip Information

Outdoor Afro Chicago

May 17-19, 2024

Backpacking Trip

  • Waivers are required.
  • Use the backpacking gear list

Loop the Yoop

May 21-30, 2024

Road Trip

  • Waivers are required.
  • Use the basecamping gear list.

Hamtramck High School

May 31 – June 2, 2024

Basecamping

  • Waivers are required.
  • Use the basecamping gear list

 

Loppet Foundation

June 24 – June 28, 2024

Backpacking

  • Waivers are required.
  • Use the backpacking gear list
Detroit BOLD & GOLD
Basecamp South Manitou Island

July 8 – July 11, 2024

Basecamping

  • Waivers are required.
  • Health Forms are required.
  • Use the basecamping gear list
Detroit BOLD & GOLD
Backpack Allegheny Naitonal Forest

July 22 – July 26, 2024

Backpacking

  • Waivers are required.
  • Health Forms are required.
  • Use the backpacking gear list
Detroit BOLD & GOLD
Backpack Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

August 12 – August 16, 2024

Backpacking

  • Waivers are required.
  • Health Forms are required.
  • Use the backpacking gear list

Hamtramck High School

May 31 – June 2, 2024

Basecamping

  • Waivers are required.
  • Use the basecamping gear list