BOAT trip pages
While there are common threads to all of our trips, some are unique. General trip information below will give you the nitty-gritty that applies to all our trips (like what we eat, what it’s like out there, where we go, and similar). Specific Trip Information covers anything unique to your trip.
General Trip Information
Specific Trip Information

Michigan Ice Fest
2/9/2022 – 2/13/2022
Lodge Based
- Use the basecamping gear list
- Pack for both long, cold days outside AND a cozy lodge
- Ride is 6-7 hours, starting at the Detroit Exploration & Nature Center
- Must register for Ice Fest separately. Detroit Outdoors can provide you a discount coupon.

Hamtramck HS Girls Trip
5/12/2022.- 5/15/2022
Backpacking
- Use the backpacking gear list
- Waivers are required. The BOAT health form is not, you are traveling under the schools authority.
Dakotas Road Trip
5/22/2022 — 5/29/2022
Adventure Road Trip
- The drive to the Dakotas is over a full day – bring what you need to make a bus ride comfortable!
- While we are mostly basecamping, for this many days of camping we recommend using the backpacking gear list
- Waivers are required. The BOAT health form is not, you are traveling under the schools authority.

AotA Backpacking
6/29/2022 – 7/3/2022
Backpacking
- Use the backpacking gear list
- Waivers are required. The BOAT health form is not, you are traveling under the schools authority.

Camp Kindred
July / August 2022
Multiple Trips
- Gear lists vary by trip.
- Waivers are required. The BOAT health form is not, the Camp Kindred health form is sufficient.