BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Pay It Forward Now - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.pifn.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Pay It Forward Now REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20190310T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20191103T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20200308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20201101T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20160101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Indiana/Indianapolis BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190811T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190811T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20190729T143513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190808T163116Z UID:4092-1565532000-1565539200@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC -- Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:CIWC Bike Ride. Start Location: Skiles Test Nature Park \nWe’ll ride the Fall Creek Parkway Trail toward downtown and back. Ride distance will be about 20 miles.\nWe may stop for ice cream. Helmets required. \nContact John South at [masked] or[masked] if you have questions. \n**Standard CIWC rules apply. Sorry no pets. You must sign a CIWC waiver before the ride. Ride at your own risk. For planning purposes and as a courtesy to the leaders of the event\, if you sign up and are unable to join the ride for any reason\, we ask that you update your RSVP status before the ride. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-bike-ride-2/ LOCATION:Skiles Test Nature Park\, 6828 Fall Creek Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46220\, us CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190728T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20190729T143453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190729T143453Z UID:4090-1564322400-1564329600@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC -- Bike Ride DESCRIPTION:Start Location: Quaker Park. We’ll ride the Monon Trail 10 miles north to Sheridan and return. We may stop for ice cream. Helmets required. \nContact John South at [masked] or[masked] if you have questions. \n**Standard CIWC rules apply. Sorry no pets. You must sign a CIWC waiver before the ride. Ride at your own risk. For planning purposes and as a courtesy to the leaders of the event\, if you sign up and are unable to join the ride for any reason\, we ask that you update your RSVP status before the ride. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-bike-ride/ LOCATION:Quaker Park\, 17501 Dartown Rd\, Westfield\, IN\, 46074\, us CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190615T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190615T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20190525T193944Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T154516Z UID:3784-1560589200-1560600000@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC -- Volunteer day Holliday Park\, June 15th\, 2019 DESCRIPTION:Each year we “pay back” Holliday Park for allowing us free use of their facilities for our socials\, workshops\, classes and other events. Your volunteer hours are needed to help us meet our goals with our partnership agreement.\nDress in work clothes as we will be out on the grounds most likely doing light yard clean up or landscaping work. Gloves and tools will be furnished. After we conclude we always head over to Broadripple and catch some lunch at some fun place. This gives everyone a chance to talk up recent outings and upcoming plans. It’s even likely that brand new trip ideas will be hatched.\nYou may need to sign a waiver onsite to volunteer at the event. Thank you! \nPlease do not sign up on meetup but instead RSVP to help us anticipate turnout at: https://ciwclub.org/event-3368425 URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-volunteer-day-holliday-park-june-15th-2019/ LOCATION:Holliday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, us CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190612T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20190525T193917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190606T154516Z UID:3782-1560364200-1560371400@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC -- Social & Presentation - An Evening on Knots DESCRIPTION:An Evening on Knots \nWant to know what the most common knots are in backpacking or paddling? Do you know how to tie knots in general? Come join our next social to learn about knots. If you have some spare rope\, feel free to bring it to practice. We will have hands on training with some of the more common backpacking knots we use but not necessarily all of the knots including practical applications. \nCome and join us on Wednesday\, June 12th\, for our regular gathering at Holliday Park. \nDoors open at 6:30 and there will be light refreshments in the corridor outside the auditorium. (No food and drink allowed in the Auditorium\, Please). At 7:00 PM we will assemble in the Auditorium for the presentation. \nPlease RSVP (register) to help us anticipate turnout. https://ciwclub.org/event-3152427 URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-social-presentation-an-evening-on-knots/ LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, us CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190410T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190410T203000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20190408T122212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190408T122212Z UID:3441-1554921000-1554928200@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC -- Central Indiana Wilderness Club Public meeting and Social DESCRIPTION:Come and join us on Wednesday\, April 10th for our regular gathering\nat Holliday Park. \nDoors open at 6:30 PM and there will be light refreshments in the corridor outside the auditorium. (No food and drink allowed in the Auditorium. Please!). \nWe will have several of the clubs outstanding chefs displaying different types of trail food. We will have many examples for making your next adventure a culinary masterpiece.\nWe will adjourn to the auditorium to take questions from the audience as to how to prep food for the trail. \nNote: CIWC membership is not required to attend the social event and presentations. It’s all free!!\nPlease RSVP and update as needed so that the event host can plan for the refreshments and seating.\nDon’t forget to invite your friends URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-central-indiana-wilderness-club-public-meeting-and-social/ LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, us CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20190323T130000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20190307T143245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190321T150256Z UID:3294-1553333400-1553346000@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC -- FREE Backpacking Seminar DESCRIPTION:Central Indiana Wilderness Club will present a FREE backpacking class\, which is open to the public\, on Saturday\, March 23th from 9:30 AM until 1:00 PM. The location is the Holliday Park Nature Center (6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis\, IN). \nEver wanted to try backpacking but didn’t know how to get started or where to go? This class is perfect for both novice and experienced backpackers\, and a good place for anyone to pick up and share new ideas. Come be a part of our biggest event of the year and maybe win a nice door prize. \nTopics will include selecting pieces of gear (hiking boots\, sleeping bags\, tents\, packs\, clothing and accessories)\, learning about backpacking gear\, how to “pack” a backpack\, trail safety\, water treatment\, stoves and cooking\, first aid\, staying comfortable\, and backcountry ethics such as “leave no trace”. \nThe Central Indiana Wilderness Club has been offering affordable backpacking trips (as well as other adventures) since 1982. For over 20 years the club has presented its annual backpacking class. Come to this class and get on board to take backpacking trips as close as southern Indiana\, or as far away as you can imagine. The presenters are seasoned adventurers with experience in places such as the Appalachian Trail\, The Grand Canyon\, the Canadian Wilderness and more. \nRegistration at: CIWClub.org \nDon’t miss this FREE class! Contact Leslie Green ( [masked] ) with questions. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-free-backpacking-seminar/ LOCATION:Holliday Park Nature Center\, 6363 Spring Mill Road\, Indianapolis\, IN\, 46260\, us CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171110 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171114 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170927T145242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T151414Z UID:1905-1510272000-1510617599@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Hocking Hills Hiking /Cabin Weekend Trip (Nov 10-12\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:Hocking Hills Hiking /Cabin Weekend Trip\nNovember 10-12\, 2017\nTrip Leader: Lisa Forester (ciwcinfo@gmail.com)\nCo Leader: Mary Weerts (ciwcinfo@gmail.com )\nCost: $170\nMaximum number: 10 Minimum number: 8\nCancellation Date and full payment: October 8\, 2017\nAdult &Youth 16+ with adult okay\nWilderness Level – 2\nDifficulty: Easy to Moderate (6-10 miles) URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-hocking-hills-hiking-cabin-weekend-trip-nov-10-12-2017/ LOCATION:Hocking Hills State Park\, Ohio CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20171104T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20171104T160000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170927T145430Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T151426Z UID:1908-1509786000-1509811200@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA) and CPR Classses (Nov 4\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA) and CPR Classes \n November 4\, 2017 \n 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n Event Host: Rick Kischuk rkischuk@umich.edu \n Cost: See registration levels – $45 to $100 depending on the option chosen. Up to $50 credit towards your cost of leading future trip for CIWC. \n Maximum/Minimum number: 40/10\n Holliday Park: 6363 Spring Mill Rd.\, Indianapolis \n Date: November 4\, 2017 – 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM \n Cancellation Date: October 15th (fee must be received by this\n date). \n The entire day (9 AM to 4 PM) at Holliday will be devoted to Basic Wilderness First Aid (BWFA) and CPR Classes. These are for current CIWC trip leaders with certifications expiring before the 2018 trip season and / or those new people wishing to become trip leaders.\n This training is required to be a CIWC trip leader and you’ll find the classes to be pertinent to the type of trips we do and the venues we travel to. The class instructor is Doug Pyle\, EMT with the Fishers Fire Department. Doug is also an outdoor adventurer and Boy Scout leader. He has been teaching classes for CIWC for 3 years. \n Holliday Park is located at 6363 Spring Mill Rd\, Indianapolis. Building opens at 9:00 AM and the WFA class will start approximately at 9:15 AM and will go 4 to 4.5 hours. \n There will be a short lunch break so bring a sack lunch as there will not be time to leave the property. \n The CPR class will start promptly at 1:45 PM.\n We have to be out of the building by 4:00 PM\n You will be issued an e-card based upon the name in your registration.\n Please send questions to: Rick Kischuk at rkischuk@umich.edu\n There are several options that you’ll see within the registration levels. \n · If you have valid and current CPR certification you do not need to take CPR again\, but bring your card to the class. \n · If you do not have a valid or current CPR certification then you need to select a registration level that includes CPR. \n · Either a field guide (soft cover\, water resistant booklet) or an eBook (downloadable) is required for the BWFA class. You can choose either at the corresponding price. $25 for the field guide or $15 for the eBook. If you already have the field guide from a previous class then getting the eBook is a good option as you can download it to your phone. \n · CPR gets discounted from $45 to $25 if you take the CPR the same day as WFA. \n · Only select one registration level. \n · When you lead your next (or first) trip you will receive a credit up to $50 for the training you have paid for. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-basic-wilderness-first-aid-bwfa-and-cpr-classses-nov-4-2017/ LOCATION:Holiday Park\, 6363 Spring Mill Rd.  Indianapolis CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20171028T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20171029T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170927T145050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T151514Z UID:1902-1509183000-1509278400@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Beginners Backpacking Trip -- Morgan-Monroe Backpacking Skills Trip\, Indiana (Oct 28-29\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:Beginners Backpacking Trip\nMorgan-Monroe Backpacking Skills Trip\nOctober 28-29\, 2017\nTrip Leaders: Lisa Forester and Diane Osborn (ciwcinfo@gmail.com)\nCost: $25 (non-refundable) for Sat Dinner and Sunday Breakfast and use of club gear – Bring lunch and snacks for the trail\nMaximum/Minimum number: 8/6\nMorgan–Monroe State Forest (south of Martinsville)\nOctober 28\, 2017\, 9:30 AM to October 29\, 2017 12:00 pm (no rain date)\nWilderness Level 2 (EMS help may be over an hour away) – cell service spotty at best.\nCancellation Date: October 14th (fee must be received by this date) URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-beginners-backpacking-trip-morgan-monroe-backpacking-skills-trip-indiana-oct-28-29-2017/ LOCATION:Morgan-Monroe\, Indiana CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171013 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171019 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133035Z UID:1288-1507852800-1508371199@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Appalachian Trail\, Virginia – McAfee Knob/Triple Crown (Oct 13-17\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2392926 \nAppalachian Trail\, Virginia – McAfee Knob/Triple Crown\nOctober 13-17\, 2017\nCo-Leader: Leslie Green (lesliekgreen@gmail.com)\nCo-Leader: Barb Shanks (barb.shanks103@gmail.com)\nTrip cost: $270\nCancellation Date and full payment: August 7\, 2017\nAdults only\nGroup Size: Maximum 9 Minimum 7\nWilderness Level: 2 Difficulty Rating: Strenuous 2 days at 10+ miles per day\nMcAfee Knob is one of the most photographed spots on the Appalachian Trail and a bucket list item for hikers around the world. Beyond that we’ll actually be taking in the “Triple Crown” that includes McAfee Knob\, Tinker Cliff and Dragon’s Tooth in this AT trip to Central Virginia\nWe will start on Friday afternoon with a stay along the way in Beckley WV. A short ways along from there\, our first hike will be the Dragon’s Tooth\, a unique geologic feature that consists of Tuscarora quartzite spires which outcrop on the top of Cove Mountain. Then we’ll stay in Daleville VA before we start a 21 mile hike on the Appalachian Trail. Along the way we will view the Tinker Cliff\, stay in two AT shelters and have plenty of time to take in the scenery get all our pictures of the Blue Ridge Mountains when we arrive at the McAfee Knob. The trip is planned from Friday to Tuesday with hopes of avoiding the hiker crowds in the shelters over the week-end. Surely the fall colors will also be part of our trail delight.\nThe trip price includes two nights’ hotel lodging with breakfasts\, two trail breakfasts\, two trail dinners\, shuttles\, and transportation in the club van. In preparation for the trip a couple of day hikes and a possible overnight hike will be arranged. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-appalachian-trail-virginia-mcafee-knobtriple-crown-oct-13-17-2017/ LOCATION:Appalachian Trail\, Virginia CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20171007T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20171008T120000 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170927T145555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170927T151810Z UID:1896-1507363200-1507464000@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Lost in the Woods at Location TBD (Oct 7-8\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2640312 \nLost in the Woods\n October 7-8\, 2017\n Leaders: Bob Hart and Steve Kinch\n Contact: ciwcinfo@gmail.com\n Cost: $30\n Cancellation Date and full payment: September 15\, 2017\n Adults only\n Group Size: Maximum 11 Minimum 8\n Wilderness Level: 3\n Difficulty: Moderate \n Lost in the Woods\n Are you ready to become a survivor? On this trip we’ll learn the importance and value of carrying “THE ESSENTIALS” in your day pack. The scenario – we’re out day hiking and something goes wrong. Now we are forced to spend the night in the woods with only the contents of our day packs to SURVIVE. \n This will be an intermediate trip (not for beginners) and we’ll work together to make a shelter\, find water\, build a fire and improvise with basic tools you will have in your day pack. A list of essentials will be provided by the leaders and it will compare very closely with the classic and modern lists that outdoor experts and survivalists use. Tents and sleeping bags are out so you’ll be improvising to make a shelter and stay warm during the night. You’ll also be working as a team. Not only will it be fun but rewarding as a memorable learning experience. We are asking that everyone who applies should have spent a minimum of 3 nights in previous backcountry situations. \n This will be a reprise of a similar CIWC event from 2015. The participants in that event were all newer members in the club at the time with less than 2 years of club experience. Six of that group have gone on to become trip leaders and 3 became members of the board. So\, they were successful and what a confidence builder! \n The exact destination will be withheld until the end but you’ll be guided to meet at a rendezvous point outside of the wilderness. The event will last just a bit over 24 hours from Saturday morning to Sunday morning. The cost (estimated at $30) will cover “one last meal” (at lunch) and some surprises. You’ll be expected to submit a medical form and sign a waiver and release.\n Additional information including a list of what to bring will be supplied after you sign up. Cancellation date is: Sept 15\, 2017. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-lost-in-the-woods-at-location-tbd-oct-7-8-2017/ LOCATION:TBD CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171001 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171009 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133111Z UID:1292-1506816000-1507507199@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Sylvania Wilderness Canoeing and Porcupine Mountains State Park Sightseeing\, Upper Peninsula\, Michigan (Oct 1-7\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2396265 \nSylvania Wilderness Canoeing and\nPorcupine Mountains State Park Sightseeing\,\nUpper Peninsula\, MI\nSunday\, October 1 through Saturday\, October 7\, 2017\nCo-Leaders: Elden Hartman: elhart54@sbcglobal.net and Roger Coulter: jroger7@aol.com\nTrip Fee: $355.00\nCancellation Date: August 15\, 2017\nRating: Beginner to Moderate Level; Adults and Teenagers 14 or older\, with experience\nWe will depart Indianapolis early in the morning on Sunday\, October 1\, 2017 and drive through Rockford\, IL and then straight up through the middle of WI into the Upper Peninsula of MI\, to the 60\,000 acre Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Ontonagon\, MI\, where we will spend two nights in a rustic cabin with 8 bunks near the shores of Lake Superior. We will spend a full day there on Monday to see some beautiful sights of the “Porkies”\, including the Lake of the Clouds Scenic Area\, the Escarpment Trail and the Overlook Trail. On Tuesday\, we will drive 70 miles to Sylvania Wilderness in Ottawa National Forest near Watersmeet\, MI\, stopping on the way at Sylvania Outfitters to pick up our canoe paddles and PFDs. Our canoes will be shuttled for us to the Clark Lake landing. We will camp four nights in a primitive wilderness campsite on Clark Lake about a one hour paddle (and no portaging) from our entry point\, and take some day paddles or hikes from our base camp there. Sylvania Wilderness is a beautiful and pristine area of 18\,000 acres\, with 34 lakes\, and 25 miles of hiking trails and portages. The portages are well-maintained and easy trails of short to moderate length. One of the days while we are camping in Sylvania\, we will take a day trip in the van to the resort town of Eagle River\, WI\, about 35 miles away. We will leave our campsite on Clark Lake early on Saturday morning\, paddle back to the landing\, and hit the road after a much-needed hot shower\, arriving home late Saturday evening.\nThe trip fee will include all meals and snacks on Monday through Friday\, except for the day we travel to Eagle River\, and meals on the drive up and drive home on Sunday and Saturday. We will provide the stoves\, fuel\, cook gear\, eating and drinking cups\, plates\, and eating utensils. For suppers\, we will have home-made dehydrated meals or Mountain House entrees\, and Ramen noodles\, along with some puddings or other desserts. We may be able to have some fried fish to supplement our regular menu\, if we have fishermen\, and they catch fish they can keep. For lunches\, we will have peanut butter\, jelly\, tuna in foil packs\, Miracle Whip or mayonnaise on tortillas\, flatbread or sandwich thins. There will also be beef jerky\, summer sausage\, dried apples\, and granola bars for snacks. For breakfasts\, we will have bacon\, eggs\, oatmeal\, granola\, and pancakes\, but probably not all for the same breakfast! We will have coffee singles\, tea bags\, Crystal Lite drink mix packets\, and hot cocoa for drinks. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted. We will have filtered lake water to drink at all times as well. If you have any special dietary needs or complaints with the above fare\, let me know. There will be weight and space restrictions on what you can bring. The club leaders will bring all the food and gear needed for the trip. You will just need an inflatable sleeping pad\, sleeping bag\, tent\, and clothes. No bulky foam pads or metal chairs will be allowed\, and cans and bottles are prohibited pursuant to National Forest regulations. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-sylvania-wilderness-canoeing-and-porcupine-mountains-state-park-sightseeing-upper-peninsula-mi-oct-1-7-2017/ LOCATION:Sylvania Wilderness Canoeing and Porcupine Mountains State Park Sightseeing\, Upper Peninsula\, MI CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171002 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133145Z UID:1296-1506729600-1506902399@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Beginners Backpacking Trip -- Morgan-Monroe Backpacking Skills Trip\, Indiana (Sept 30-Oct 1\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2622656 \nBeginners Backpacking Trip\nMorgan-Monroe Backpacking Skills Trip \nSeptember 30 – October 1\, 2017 \nTrip Leaders: Bob Hart and Sharon Williams (ciwcinfo@gmail.com)\nCost: $25 (non-refundable) for Sat Dinner and Sunday Breakfast and use of club gear – Bring lunch and snacks for the trail\nMaximum/Minimum number: 8/6 \nMorgan–Monroe State Forest (south of Martinsville)\nSeptember 30\, 2017\, 9:30 AM to October 1\, 2017 12:00 pm\n(no rain date)\nWilderness Level 2 (EMS help may be over an hour away) – cell service spotty at best.\nCancellation Date: September 15th (fee must be received by this date)\nLearn and practice backpacking skills with experienced CIWC members. First priority for this trip is reserved for those who have not yet participated in a beginner trip in 2017. The trip will then open to other members who have attended an event this year and would like to attend another one by August 12\, 2017.\nRendezvous point: To be announced. \nTrip Plan: First order of the day will be to get acquainted and then make sure everyone has their pack adjusted properly. Group items will be dispersed among the participants\, which will consist of group food\, cooking and kitchen gear and some materials we’ll use in skills training\, such as water filters and ropes for hanging food at night. Everything we will need for overnight will be carried into the backcountry where we will make camp\,\nWorking as a group goals would be to teach the basics of shelter\, fire\, water\, personal hygiene and camp food. It will be extremely helpful if participants have either (1) been to the beginning backpacking class or (2) have prior camping experience.\nShelter: We would cover how to pitch a backpacking tent and keep the inside dry. We will also show various methods of erecting a tarp.\nFire: We would teach how to gather tinder and fuel and how to start and safely maintain a fire.\nWater: Various water collection and purification procedures will be demonstrated.\nPersonal Hygiene: Personal cleanliness and “bathroom” processes will be explained.\nCamp Food: Leaders will demonstrate and prepare a camp dinner and a camp breakfast. Group involvement is a key part of our club culture for shared camp duties for meal preparation and clean up procedures. So\, we will involve everyone in the process. Methods will be discussed and demonstrated for keeping a clean camp and protecting food from critters. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-beginners-backpacking-trip-morgan-monroe-backpacking-skills-trip-indiana-sept-30-oct-1-2017/ LOCATION:Morgan-Monroe\, Indiana CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170916 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170926 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133253Z UID:1284-1505520000-1506383999@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Acadia National Park\, Maine (Sept 16-24\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2392906 \nAcadia National Park\, Maine\nSaturday Sept 16 – Sunday Sept 24\, 2017\nTrip Leader: Bashir Polash (bpolash@vt.edu)\nCo Leader: John Bredenkamp indyjohnb@hotmail.com\nTrip Cost: $410\nCancellation Date and full payment: June 30\, 2017\nAdult &Youth 16+ with adult okay\nGroup Size: Maximum 12 Minimum 10\nWilderness Level: 2\nDifficulty: moderate to strenuous\n40-60 miles total-10 miles max\nShakedown / Orientation Date: August 19/27\, 2017\nAcadia is comprised of a cluster of islands on the Atlantic coast of Maine. Mountains\, lakes\, streams\, wetlands\, forests\, meadows and beaches are all found within roughly 45\,000 acres comprising Acadia. In spite of its relatively small land area\, Acadia National Park has an amazing trail system with over 120 miles of trails beckoning for exploration. From family strolls along the rocky coastlines to strenuous and exposed scrambles to the tops of the majestic granite peaks\, Acadia has something for everyone.\nPlan is to rent two 7-passanger vans and group camp in one of the three group campsites. We will try Blackwood as our first preference when making reservation in 2017. Breakfast will be included in the trip cost. Individuals are responsible for lunch and dinner expenses in local restaurants. All other personal and travel expenses are also individual responsibility.\nBar Harbor International Airport (BHB) is within 10 miles of the park entrance. Next nearby major airport is Portland International Airport (PWM) [make sure NOT Portland\, Oregon]. Please arrive before noon on Sept 16\, 2017 and plan to meet at Bar Harbor airport by 1pm. Airline travel expense is not included in the club trip cost\nDaily activities will include moderate hiking with considerable elevation (over 1000 ft) gains. Based on the group aptitude\, a short kayak tour may be made optional using rentals from local outfitters. The cost will be individual responsibility. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-acadia-national-park-maine-sept-16-24-2017/ LOCATION:Acadia National Park\, Maine CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170919 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133307Z UID:1280-1505433600-1505779199@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Turkey Run State Park – camping\, hiking\, paddling (Sept 15-17\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2392889 \nTurkey Run State Park – camping\, hiking\, paddling\nSeptember 15-17\, 2017\nLeader: Cindy Durr Durbys4@aol.com\nCo-Leader: Melanie Wise\nCost: $70\nCancellation Date and full payment: August 15\, 2017\nAdults only\nGroup Size: Maximum 10 Minimum 8\nWilderness Level: 2 Difficulty: easy\nJoin us for a weekend at one of Indiana’s jewels –Turkey Run State Park. The park is located along Sugar Creek (well known for canoeing)\, in Parke County\, Deep canyons nestled in the shadows of sandstone cliffs and peaceful hemlock groves harbor some of the most ruggedly beautiful hiking trails in the state. To get to many hiking trails you need to cross the famous suspension bridge over Sugar Creek. If weather/moon permits\, we may do a night hike.\nThis will be a relaxing time spent doing a combination of hiking\, canoeing/kayaking\, enjoying friends\, nature and perhaps a game or two of euchre. Trip fee will pay for campsites\, Friday and Saturday evening dinners\, along with Saturday and Sunday breakfasts. You will be responsible for any extra activities such canoe rental\, and lunches. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-turkey-run-state-park-camping-hiking-paddling-sept-15-17-2017/ LOCATION:Marshall\, Indiana CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170919 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133323Z UID:1276-1505088000-1505779199@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Smoky Mountain National Park Camping and Trail Hikes (Sept 11-17\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2392870 \nSmoky Mountain National Park Camping and Trail Hikes\nSeptember 11-17\, 2017\nLeader: Bill Armstrong\nCost: $230\nCancellation Date and full payment: June 10\, 2017 \nTrip Difficulty Rating Details (choose what applies)\nAdults only\nGroup Size: Maximum 10 Minimum 7\nWilderness Level: 2 Difficulty: Strenuous\nJoin Bill Armstrong\, trip leader\, and others as we camp in Cataloochee Campground\, one of the Smoky Mountain National Park campgrounds\, for 6 nights and spend our days hiking many of the over 900 miles of trails in this park. The plan is to leave Indy on Monday morning in the club van\, arrive in the park in time to set up tents and do a short hike before diner. The following 5 days will allow time for long one-way hikes using the van to drop off and pick up hikers or to do loop trails. Each night we will return to the campground. On Sunday we will take a short morning hike before leaving to return to Indy sometime in that evening.\nThe trails in the Smokys are well marked and easy to follow but can be very strenuous in the mountain areas. We should be able to see waterfalls\, mountain streams\, old growth trees\, old settler’s homes\, numerous wildflowers\, bears\, and fantastic scenery from the mountain clearings.\nThe specific trails will be picked out by the trip leader in the spring of 2017. Cost for the trip is $230 per person. This will include van transportation to and from the park as well as daily drop offs and pickups\, 6 breakfasts\, 6 dinners and campsite fees. This trip is not for beginning hikers as the hikes will be several hours long and can be strenuous as noted above. You will be responsible for providing sleeping bags\, tent and your own snacks and lunches while on the trails. Meals while traveling to and from the park on Monday and Sunday will be at your expense.\nDon’t miss this walk in the park! URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-smoky-mountain-national-park-camping-and-trail-hikes-sept-11-17-2017/ LOCATION:Cataloochee Campground\, Waynesville\, NC CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170909 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170911 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124744Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133513Z UID:1301-1504915200-1505087999@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Cardinal Greenway Bike Ride and Camp (Sept 9-10\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2635250 \nCardinal Greenway Bike Ride and Camp\nSeptember 9-10\, 2017 \nTrip Leaders: John South\nBob Klecka\nCost: $60 for Transportation in club van\, Camping Fees\, Sat Dinner and Sunday Breakfast and use of club gear – Bring lunch and snacks for the ride\nMaximum/Minimum number: 8/6 \nCardinal Greenway from Richmond to Upland\, IN\nSeptember 9\, 2017\, 8:00 AM to September 10\, 2017 5:00 pm\n(no rain date)\nWilderness Level 1 (cell phone coverage readily available and route is near established roads).\nCancellation Date: September 5th (fee must be received by this date)\nCardinal Greenway Bike Ride and Camp \nThe trip will leave 8:00 Saturday morning from Indianapolis area. The club van will be used to transfer bikes\, gear and people to Richmond\, IN. We will start riding the Cardinal Greenway trail at Richmond and end up at the Prairie Creek Reservoir campground Saturday afternoon. Saturday’s distance is about 34 miles. Riders will need to bring snacks / lunch to eat along the trail. Saturday’s dinner will be provided. We may visit the National Model Aviation Museum in Muncie if time allows.\nAfter a a hearty breakfast Sunday morning we will ride 30 miles to Upland\, IN home of Taylor University and the world famous Ivanhoes ice cream shop. Riders will need to bring a snack to eat during the ride. After enjoying ice cream we will return to Indianapolis Sunday afternoon.\nThis trip will include using the club van for transportation\, one supper\, one breakfast and camping fees. Camping gear and supplies will be transported by the van. Riders will need to have a bicycle in good working condition\, provide their own food while riding and be able to travel at 12 mph for 35 miles. There will be rest breaks. We will camp at Prairie Creek campground Saturday night. Each rider must provide their own tent\, sleeping gear and eating utensils. Questions? Contact John South at 317-531-0361. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-cardinal-greenway-bike-ride-and-camp-sept-9-10-2017/ LOCATION:Richmond\, Indiana CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170902 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170906 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T124745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133528Z UID:1272-1504310400-1504655999@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Mackinac Bridge Walk\, Michigan (Sept 2-4\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2392856 \nMackinac Bridge Walk — Michigan\nSeptember 2 – 4\, 2017\nTrip Leader: Bashir Polash bpolash@vt.edu\nTrip Cost: $240\nCancellation Date and full payment: Aug 2\, 2017\nAdult &Youth 16+ with adult okay\nGroup Size: Maximum 8 Minimum 7 \nWilderness Level 1-2 \nDifficulty: easy- longest walk @ 5 miles. \nThe Mackinac Bridge Walk has been held every year since 1958. The first bridge walk was held during the Bridge’s Dedication Ceremony in June of 1958 and only 68 people walked across the Mackinac Bridge that year. The walk has been held on Labor Day every year since 1959. In recent years\, this annual event draws in nearly 100\,000 people. It’ll be 60th Annual Walk this year on September 4\, 2017. Everyone gets a certificate of completion after the 5 mile walk.\nWe will drive early Saturday morning to arrive at Mackinaw City\, MI on the south side of the bridge for dinner and enjoy the beautiful sunset overlooking the bridge. Hotel stay will be near the north side of the bridge in St. Ignace\, MI. Breakfast is included with the hotel booking. There are many tours available to Mackinac Island\, which is only accessible by ferryboats. Sunday activities could include a tour in the Mackinac Island. Bridge walk will be early Monday morning. After the bridge walk\, we will stroll through the town for a short time and drive back.\nTransport in the club van and two nights’ hotel bookings are included in the trip cost. All other expenses including lunch and dinner or any tours will be individual responsibility. Starline ferry offers Mackinac Island Package that includes: Round Trip Ferry Ticket\, 1 1/2 hour Narrated Carriage Tour\, and Entrance into Historic Fort Mackinac. This tour to the island is optional. If you need to ride back to the north side after the bridge walk\, you’ll need to buy the shuttle bus ticket for $5 (cash only). URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/ciwc-mackinac-bridge-walk-michigan-sept-2-4-2017/ LOCATION:Mackinaw City\, Michigan CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170824 DTSTAMP:20260424T173910 CREATED:20170815T123012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170815T133643Z UID:1267-1502755200-1503532799@www.pifn.org SUMMARY:CIWC--Pictured Rocks Lakeshore\, Michigan (August 12-19\, 2017) DESCRIPTION:https://ciwclub.org/event-2392816 \nPictured Rocks Lakeshore\, Michigan\nAugust 12-19\, 2017\nTrip Leader: Dave Hoffmeyer dave.hnm@gmail.com\nCo Leader: Barb Shanks barb.shanks103@gmail.com\nTrip Cost: $460\nCancellation Date and full payment: May 12\, 2017\nGroup Size: Maximum 9 Minimum 7\nWilderness Level: 3 Difficulty: Rugged 50 miles total\, 12miles 1day max\nBackpack 42 miles along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on the North Country National Scenic Trail\, known as one of Michigan’s classic hikes. We will spend 4 days and 3 nights backpacking between Grand Marais and Munising\, passing lighthouses\, giant sand dunes and sandstone cliffs. After driving to Michigan we will stay at the Sunset Inn then again after we complete the trail. On day 6 we will join Pictured Rocks Cruises on a 2+ hour water excursion and view the brilliantly colored cliffs\, sea caves\, and pristine beaches.\nAfter our cruise we will drive to and camp for 2 nights at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. Here we will hike approximately 8 miles and explore one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi.\nAll activities and motel accommodations are included in the cost of the trip. In addition 7 breakfasts and 5 dinners are also included. Participants will be responsible for bringing their own lunches\, snacks\, and travel meals. Details will be provided as we get closer to our travel date.\nPictured Rocks National Lakeshore is located on the south shore of Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. In August\, expect average an average high temperature of 74 degrees and a low temperature of 56 degrees.\nThis is a Level 3 activity due to lack of cell phone coverage. The terrain is relatively flat\, experienced backpackers should have no problem with elevation on this trip. Longest daily hike distance is 12 miles and backpackers should have the capability to keep with the group at a moderate pace of 2 to 2.5mph. URL:https://www.pifn.org/event/pictured-rocks-lakeshore-michigan-august-12-19-2017/ LOCATION:Pictured Rocks Lakeshore\, Michigan CATEGORIES:3rd Party Events,Central Indiana Wilderness Club END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR