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As we plan for spring, a look back at an outstanding fall

Fall was a great season for Reboot and an outstanding cap to our first year as a ministry. We had the privilege of leading two overnight backpacking/Bible study trips to Cheaha and a day hike trip to the Deadening Trail at Lake Martin. With crisp autumn air and beautiful foliage, fall is the perfect season to explore and enjoy God’s creation, and our trips didn’t disappoint.

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Taking a rest during our September Cheaha backpacking trip.

Taking a rest during our September Cheaha backpacking trip.

Gorgeous sunny weather greeted our first overnighter Sept. 28-29. The Pinhoti Trail was a little busier than normal which really wasn’t too much of a surprise because of the wonderful weather. Our usual campsite along McDill Point was taken but we found a wonderful large campsite on top of a short hill opposite from the turnoff to McDill Point.  After setting up camp and enjoying a dinner of Conecuh sausage and rice, we had a great discussion focused on Luke 12:22-24 and how God is our provider and as long as we are seeking after Him, he will provide everything we need. We capped off the night listening to the end of the Alabama/Ole Miss football game on a small backpacking radio (This is Alabama were college football is king, after all). The next day we hiked the Pinhoti to the intersection with the Chinnabee Silent Trail and took Chinabee down the mountain and ended the hike at Cheaha Falls.

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Equipment list for backpacking trips

RebootLogo-circlefinalEquipment list for Reboot backpacking trips

Here’s a rundown of what we provide and what you will need to bring if you join us for a Reboot men’s backpacking trips to Cheaha. For upcoming trips and registration info, go here.

We will provide

  1. Internal frame backpack
  2. 2-person backpacking tent (two people per tent)
  3. Compactable mummy-style sleeping bag
  4. Sleeping pad
  5. Headlamp for walking around camp at night
  6. Group first aid kit
  7. Dinner
  8. Single-burner stoves
  9. Cooking pots
  10. Instant coffee
  11. Lighter  and firestarter
  12. Insect repellant
  13. Toilet paper (just in case)
  14. Water purification tablets (only used if needed)
  15. Bible study materials (you may want to bring a small Bible or use a Bible app on your phone)

You will need

Food and water

  1. 4-5 liters of water (The Cave Creek loop has limited water, so it is wise to hike in with what you need. 4-5 should be enough for drinking and cooking along the 8-mile trail. Water bladders are usually easier to pack but you can always use old fashioned plastic water bottles ) Continue reading