From canoe trips and backpacking excursions in the fall, to snowshoeing and cross-country skiing in the winter, Outing Club members explore the country through wilderness excursions.
The Hoofer Outing Club is an outdoors education and recreation club with a diverse membership of students, faculty, staff, and community members. Members plan and lead trips in Wisconsin and around the country, instruct lessons, oversee purchase and upkeep of club equipment, and coordinate all aspects of club operations.
When you join the Outing Club, lessons are free and most equipment use is included; trip costs are usually only gas, food, and camping expenses. You can join in on a trip or lead one yourself! Trips are announced on the website calendar, through our email list, or at one of our weekly meetings at the trip leader’s discretion.
How to Join
1. Create your Account!
When you're ready to join, head over to our member site at https://members.hoofers.org to create your account! You must be a Union Member to join. Note that UW-Madison students are automatically granted Union membership.
2. Sign Up for Events!
Once you've joined the club, you can search for events and sign up from the member site. Pick your favorite event, sign up, and get ready for an adventure!
For more information, click the button below!
Contact Us
Hoofer Outing Club
Memorial Union, Lower Level
800 Langdon St.
Madison, WI 53706
(608) 262-1630
info@hooferouting.org
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Upcoming Events
HOC Weekend of Instruction
Hi everybody! We are going to be putting on a Weekend of Instruction event for the Hoofer Outing Club where members can come participate in paddling lessons, earn ratings, and learn new skills!!!! This event is very beneficial to new and old paddlers and HOC itself! We'll be having A TON of lessons for all of our boats, so if you are a newer member looking for any of the basic paddling ratings to go on some water-based trips, this is the event for YOU!
The plan is to do it the weekend of Friday June 21 - Sunday June 23.
Here are the lessons/ratings that you will be able to participate in:
Swim Tests (required for all paddlers)
Kayak Lake Lessons (first step for all kayaking)
SK0 (Sea Kayak)
SK1 (Sea Kayak)
Canoe Lake Lessons (first step for all canoeing)
And possibly a short moving water R1 canoe trip (opportunity to become a paddling leader in the club)
If you need any of the above ratings or want to refresh your skills, please sign up for this event so we can gauge interest!
Once lessons are done, we could play some paddling games, or we might even head out to picnic point for a celebratory bonfire!
For any instructors/leaders who are interested in leading lessons for this event:
We will be sending out a concrete schedule of lessons for leaders to sign up for, and once we have the right amount leaders for a lesson, it will get added to the official schedule for the weekend. This should hopefully be done within a week, so lookout for some emails from us about that.
This event is completely free for members! There will be free lunches each day!
Stay tuned, more information coming soon!
Evan Fernandez & Emma Johnson
Ice Age Trail Building
Ice Age Trail Mobile Skills Crew Trailbuilding Event
Cross Plains Ice Age Interpretive Site, Dane County
Training is provided by certified volunteer crew leaders and all participants get free meals and (for those working with us for multiple days) a free place to pitch a tent.
No experience is necessary. All Abilities are welcome.
We will leave from the Park Street Circle, Friday, June 21st at 5:00 pm. and return to the Park Street Circle by 1:00 pm on Sunday, June 23rd. (The Park Street Circle is located at the end of Park St., next to the Memorial Union.)
Please sign up on this website and also at https://iceagetrail.z2systems.com/np/clients/iceagetrail/eventRegistration.jsp?event=510&
Camp setup option is tent. Task is trailbuilding. Meals-Check Friday dinner, all Saturday and all Sunday meals. Arrival time is 6 pm Friday. In the comment box write "Hoofer Outing Club".
Cost: $2 for gas.
If you have any questions, please email me or call me.
Chris Jacobsen
JacobsenChris@msn.com
608-873-2016 (voice only)
Experienced Beginner Whitewater Weekend!
Join Ted and Bryan for a weekend of running whitewater rapids in the northwoods of Wisconsin!
This trip will be geared towards whitewater kayak paddlers with an R2 or above rating wishing to improve their paddling skills. We will spend a lot of time working rapids by eddy hopping our way down, surfing as many waves as we can, and maybe even spinning on a few rocks.
If you are a kayak paddler with an R1 rating wishing to join us please email Bryan (bawathen@wisc.edu). If there is sufficient interest in a more beginner trip we will change our plans and I will open it up to those with an R1 rating.
Our plan:
-Meet at the Union Friday evening ~5pm to load gear and leave Madison.
-Camp at either Bearpaw camp ground or Hooferland Friday and Saturday night
-Paddle beautiful whitewater rivers Saturday and Sunday
-Return to Madison Sunday evening ~8-10pm
Cost:
~$15-20 for group meals
~$20 for fuel
~$0-10 for camping
~$10-15 for dinner on the way up on Friday and back on Sunday
$40-60 Total
We will determine a more precise cost once we know how many will be attending.
What you need to bring:
Synthetic under layers
Water shoes that will not come off when swimming
Water bottle/s (at least 1 liter, ideally 2)
Dry cloths
Rain jacket
Hat
Gloves
Shoes that can get muddy
Tent
Sleeping bag
Sleeping pad (optional)
Pillow
Camp chair (optional)
Flashlight
Bug net
Bugspray
Sunscreen
Camping plate and/or bowl
Eating utensils
Hygiene stuff (ie tooth brush, tooth paste, soap, etc..)
HOC Weekend of Instruction swim tests
*This is meant to be for those participating in Hoofer Outing Club Weekend of Instruction paddling lessons on Saturday 6/22 or Sunday 6/23*
Come get your Standard Swim Test Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club so that you can join in on the lessons of the Weekend!
Meet at the Memorial Union swim pier (where the lifeguards are) no later than 11 am Saturday 6/22. The lifeguards will be administering the swim test for you, so if you need this rating, this is where you'll go!
For the swim test, you will be expected to:
1) Swim 100 yards, and
2) Tread water for 5 minutes
This rating is necessary for participating in Hoofer Outing Club paddling trips and lessons. You never know when you might find yourself swimming on a water trip!
Wear clothing that is meant for swimming, and bring water shoes. There are many sharp objects on the lakebed that you could potentially cut your foot on if you are barefoot.
Then, stick around for the Kayak and Canoe lessons that are going on at 11:30 am, just after your swim test!
Canoe Lake Lesson (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday 6/22 Canoe Lake Lesson from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 11:30 am to partake in this lesson! Make sure that if you haven't completed your swim test that you do so during the 11 am swim test with UW Lifesaving lifeguards on the swim pier at the Union. What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet! In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to work as a team of 2 in efficiently paddling and steering a tandem canoe. You will learn how to move your canoe forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and turn the canoe (sweep strokes and J-strokes). If there's time, you might even get the chance to play some paddling games or learn the canoe T-rescue! By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Canoe Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, giving you the opportunity to go on trips such as a Boundary Waters trip or the Wisconsin River Fall Colors Canoeing trip! There will be food (probably pizza) available around 1:30 pm at the end of this lesson! |
Kayak Lake Lesson (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday 6/22 Kayak Lake Lesson from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 11:30 am to partake in this lesson! Make sure that if you haven't completed your swim test that you do so during the 11 am swim test with UW Lifesaving lifeguards on the swim pier at the Union. What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet! In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue. By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, allowing you to go paddling on Lake Mendota or participate in introductory whitewater kayak trips! There will be food (probably pizza) available around 1:30 pm at the end of this lesson! |
Kayak/Sea Kayak Lesson (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday 6/22 Kayak Lake Lesson/Sea Kayak SK0 & SK1 Lesson from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 11:30 am to partake in this lesson! Make sure that if you haven't completed your swim test that you do so during the 11 am swim test with UW Lifesaving lifeguards on the swim pier at the Union.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a sea kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue, the T-rescue, and possibly the paddle-float self rescue. If there's time and conditions look good, you will be able to get some good paddling distance in as well!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating, the SK0 Rating (Sea Kayak), and the SK1 Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club. This will give you the opportunity to paddle a sea kayak out on Lake Mendota or go on other sea kayak trips, or even go on some introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food (probably pizza) available around 1:30 pm at the end of this lesson!
Canoe Lake Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday 6/22 Canoe Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 5 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 3 pm to partake in this lesson! If you need to get your Standard Swim Test Rating, there will be opportunities to do so prior to this lesson, so get here early at 2/2:30 pm, and we will help you obtain this rating.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to work as a team of 2 in efficiently paddling and steering a tandem canoe. You will learn how to move your canoe forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and turn the canoe (sweep strokes and J-strokes). If there's time, you might even get the chance to play some paddling games or learn the canoe T-rescue!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Canoe Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, giving you the opportunity to go on trips such as a Boundary Waters trip or the Wisconsin River Fall Colors Canoeing trip!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
Kayak Lake Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday 6/22 Kayak Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 5 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 3 pm to partake in this lesson! If you need to get your Standard Swim Test Rating, there will be opportunities to do so prior to this lesson, so get here early at 2/2:30 pm, and we will help you obtain this rating.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue.
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, allowing you to go paddling on Lake Mendota or participate in introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
Kayak/Sea Kayak Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Saturday 6/22 Canoe Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 5 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a sea kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue, the T-rescue, and possibly the paddle-float self rescue. If there's time and conditions look good, you will be able to get some good paddling distance in as well!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating, the SK0 Rating (Sea Kayak), and the SK1 Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club. This will give you the opportunity to paddle a sea kayak out on Lake Mendota or go on other sea kayak trips, or even go on some introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
HOC Weekend of Instruction swim tests
Come get your Standard Swim Test Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club so that you can join in on the lessons of the Weekend!
Meet at the Memorial Union swim pier (where the lifeguards are) no later than 11 am Sunday 6/23. The lifeguards will be administering the swim test for you, so if you need this rating, this is where you'll go!
For the swim test, you will be expected to:
1) Swim 100 yards, and
2) Tread water for 5 minutes
This rating is necessary for participating in Hoofer Outing Club paddling trips and lessons. You never know when you might find yourself swimming on a water trip!
Wear clothing that is meant for swimming, and bring water shoes. There are many sharp objects on the lakebed that you could potentially cut your foot on if you are barefoot.
Then, stick around for the Kayak and Canoe lessons that are going on at 11:30 am, just after your swim test!
Canoe Lake Lesson (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Sunday 6/23 Canoe Lake Lesson from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 11:30 am to partake in this lesson! Make sure that if you haven't completed your swim test that you do so during the 11 am swim test with UW Lifesaving lifeguards on the swim pier at the Union. What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet! In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to work as a team of 2 in efficiently paddling and steering a tandem canoe. You will learn how to move your canoe forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and turn the canoe (sweep strokes and J-strokes). If there's time, you might even get the chance to play some paddling games or learn the canoe T-rescue! By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Canoe Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, giving you the opportunity to go on trips such as a Boundary Waters trip or the Wisconsin River Fall Colors Canoeing trip! There will be food (probably pizza) available around 1:30 pm at the end of this lesson! |
Kayak Lake Lesson (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Sunday 6/23 Kayak Lake Lesson from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 11:30 am to partake in this lesson! Make sure that if you haven't completed your swim test that you do so during the 11 am swim test with UW Lifesaving lifeguards on the swim pier at the Union.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue.
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, allowing you to go paddling on Lake Mendota or participate in introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food (probably pizza) available around 1:30 pm at the end of this lesson!
Kayak/Sea Kayak Lesson (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Sunday 6/23 Kayak Lake Lesson/Sea Kayak SK0 & SK1 Lesson from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 11:30 am to partake in this lesson! Make sure that if you haven't completed your swim test that you do so during the 11 am swim test with UW Lifesaving lifeguards on the swim pier at the Union.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a sea kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue, the T-rescue, and possibly the paddle-float self rescue. If there's time and conditions look good, you will be able to get some good paddling distance in as well!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating, the SK0 Rating (Sea Kayak), and the SK1 Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club. This will give you the opportunity to paddle a sea kayak out on Lake Mendota or go on other sea kayak trips, or even go on some introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food (probably pizza) available around 1:30 pm at the end of this lesson!
Canoe Lake Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Sunday 6/23 Canoe Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 5 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 3 pm to partake in this lesson! If you need to get your Standard Swim Test Rating, there will be opportunities to do so prior to this lesson, so get here early at 2/2:30 pm, and we will help you obtain this rating.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to work as a team of 2 in efficiently paddling and steering a tandem canoe. You will learn how to move your canoe forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and turn the canoe (sweep strokes and J-strokes). If there's time, you might even get the chance to play some paddling games or learn the canoe T-rescue!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Canoe Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, giving you the opportunity to go on trips such as a Boundary Waters trip or the Wisconsin River Fall Colors Canoeing trip!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
Kayak Lake Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Sunday 6/23 Kayak Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 5 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 3 pm to partake in this lesson! If you need to get your Standard Swim Test Rating, there will be opportunities to do so prior to this lesson, so get here early at 2/2:30 pm, and we will help you obtain this rating.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue.
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club, allowing you to go paddling on Lake Mendota or participate in introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
Kayak/Sea Kayak Lesson (afternoon) (HOC Weekend of Instruction)
Sunday 6/23 Canoe Lake Lesson from 3 pm - 5 pm with Hoofer Outing Club!
Please meet outside the Outdoor UW Office at the Memorial Union at 3 pm to partake in this lesson! If you need to get your Standard Swim Test Rating, there will be opportunities to do so prior to this lesson, so get here early at 2/2:30 pm, and we will help you obtain this rating.
What to bring: swimwear/clothes you wouldn't mind swimming in, water shoes, sunscreen, a water bottle, and a dry change of clothes for after your lesson in case you end up getting wet!
In this lesson, you will learn the HOC Boathouse and Lake Procedures and Rules and then how to efficiently paddle and steer a sea kayak. You will learn how to move your kayak forwards, backwards, side ways (draw strokes), and how to turn (sweep strokes). You'll also get the chance to learn edging, bracing, the wet exit, the bow/Eskimo rescue, the T-rescue, and possibly the paddle-float self rescue. If there's time and conditions look good, you will be able to get some good paddling distance in as well!
By successfully completing this lesson, you will earn the Kayak Lake Rating, the SK0 Rating (Sea Kayak), and the SK1 Rating within the Hoofer Outing Club. This will give you the opportunity to paddle a sea kayak out on Lake Mendota or go on other sea kayak trips, or even go on some introductory whitewater kayak trips!
There will be food at the end of this lesson. Stay tuned to see what it will be!
General Meeting
Summer meetings will be a rather informal oppurtunity for Outing Club members to get together and talk about recent trips, upcoming trips, and other general announcments. We will also proabably spend some time dreaming up the next big andventures the club will tackle in the coming weeks/ months. See you in the Mendota Lodge on the first floor of Memorial Union!
General Meeting
Summer meetings will be a rather informal oppurtunity for Outing Club members to get together and talk about recent trips, upcoming trips, and other general announcments. We will also proabably spend some time dreaming up the next big andventures the club will tackle in the coming weeks/ months. See you in the Mendota Lodge on the first floor of Memorial Union!
Beginning Whitewater kayaking on 4th of July Weekend
Beginning Whitewater kayaking on 4th of July Weekend
Join us for a beginning whitewater kayaking trip in beautiful North eastern Wisconsin. Summer is the best time to learn kayaking because the temperatures are hot and the waters are cool and refreshing. We will kayak rivers during the day and tent camp in the evenings over the Fourth of July weekend between July 3rd and July 7th.
This is a beginner whitewater trip where we will focus on the basics.
Will meet Wednesday July 3rd at 4:00 PM to load kayaks & depart. Will return Sunday July 7th after 9:00 PM in evening.
We may increase trip size once kayakers who can act as support boaters are found and or if drivers are found who can carry kayaks. Please contact trip leaders if support kayakers or drivers can only join us later on the weekend.
Requirements:
Will need to have taken a Kayak Lake Lesson, passed a swim test & obtained an R1 rating in a kayak. If you haven't met this requirement yet, we hope to offer lessons throughout the summer months.
Cost:
Approximate cost is between $45.00 - $75.00. Money to be collected at the beginning of the trip. Meals will be provided. Extra money should be brought for dinner on Wednesday (7/3/2019) drive up and dinner on Sunday (7/7/2019) drive back.
Questions/Comments/Contact
Tom St Germaine at tsgmadsan@gmail.com
We need your help!
We are looking for students to volunteer for the organizing team. If you're interested in how to organize any type of event, this is a great introduction! I will give you as much guidance as you need. Please email me: Tom St Germaine at tsgmadsan@gmail.com
We need safety boaters and instructors! If more safety boaters and drivers sign up, we can open the trip to more participants!
What to bring:
On the river, bring swim suit, non-cotton synthetic shirt, footwear, water bottle, sunglasses with a strap, strap for prescription glasses, nose plugs, dry bag for packing a lunch (optional) and large towel or large beach towel. We will kayak in the rain as long as there is no thunder. The club has paddling jackets for member to use for rainy conditions. If you get cold easily, please bring light-weight thermal layer to wear, if needed.
For off the river, bring health insurance card, driver's license, extra money, rain jacket (rain pants optional), shirt, pants, shoes, socks, flash light or LED head lamp, sunscreen, bug dope or mosquito head net, drinking cup or mug, bowl, knife, fork, spoon, (plastic sandwich container - optional), personal toiletries (toothbrush, tooth paste, ear plugs...), camp pillow, sleeping bag, mattress pad, personal tent or Hoofer club tent. May want to bring along light weight jacket or windbreaker (hat, gloves) in case evening temperatures are cool. (Weather Underground Mountain WI: https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/wi/mountain/KWIMOUNT13?cm_ven=localwx_10day)