By Ashley Acosta
Cardinal Staff
While most Saint Mary’s University students head home over October Break, some will be hitting the trail.
Eleven students, led by Outdoor Leadership Coordinator Davey Warner, are making a 280-mile drive to Duluth, Minn. They will spend Oct. 11-13 hiking and camping.
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Following classes on Friday, the backpackers will depart for the Superior Hiking Trail and are expected to begin hiking and camping Saturday morning at Tettegouche State park.
“Students will get the chance to see some really great views, including waterfalls and streams,” Warner said. “This trip will give the students a chance to just get out and enjoy nature and their surroundings.”
The nearly 35-mile hike traces the Lake Superior shoreline and will end at Gooseburry Falls State Park before the students return to campus Monday night.
To be eligible for the trip, students needed to complete applications indicating their physical capabilities, backpacking experience, grade point average and reasons for participating. In addition, there is a $50 fee to help pay for transportation, food and equipment costs.
“The point of this trip as well as every (Outdoor Leadership Program) we do is aimed to develop an appreciation of nature,” Warner said. “Trips like this help develop leadership and help create a bond among students.”
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