Prepare for the Trail
Read the route before you take the first step.
Preparation is not fear. It is how we protect presence, make room for the group, and respect the desert.
Know the gathering
Read the distance, elevation, terrain, pace, start time, meeting location, and event-specific instructions.
Review upcoming walks →Read the conditions
Check heat, wind, cold, storm, flooding, fire, and access conditions twice—once the day before and again before leaving.
Weather & Conditions →Pack for the actual trail
Water, traction, sun protection, medication, identification, a charged phone, and weather layers belong in the plan.
Packing List →Understand the safety agreement
Stay with the group, speak up early, follow leader and land-manager instructions, and turn back when continuing is unsafe.
Trail Safety →Complete what is required
Read and complete the event’s applicable waiver before participating. Ask questions before the walk begins.
Liability Waivers →Care for what receives us
Stay on durable surfaces, pack out waste, respect wildlife, honor closures, and protect the quiet of the landscape.
Leave No Trace →Morning-of Check
Before you close the door.
- Event time and meeting location reconfirmed
- Weather and alerts checked again
- Water and required supplies packed
- Phone charged and emergency contact informed
- Body honestly ready for this route