Devil's Lake: Rock Climbing & Hiking

Devil's Lake: Weather

Join us for an introduction to the exciting world of rock climbing and hiking at Devil's Lake State Park. Surround yourself with colorful bluffs and trees as we teach the basics of climbing to beginners and challenging climbs to those of you ready to take it higher. Our quality guides will show you the ropes - literally - and help you reach your goals. No Experience Necessary! Daily Itinerary

- Activities: Rock Climbing, Hiking & Camping
- Van Supported: No
- From: Devil's Lake State Park, WI
- 2010 Price: $325

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TRIP ITINERARY

We will be setting up camp Friday evening.  All day Saturday and most of  Sunday will be spent learning and refining your rock climbing skills.  We generally hike and rock climb throughout Devil’s Lake State Park.  Saturday morning we will be doing some instruction on the basic skills required to rock climb safely.  Throughout the rest of the weekend you will have the opportunity to hike, rock climb, learn advanced rock skills, swim and enjoy the wilderness experience that Devil’s Lake provides.

In order to provide the finest and most complete wilderness experience, we strongly encourage and expect participation in all camp chores, including cooking, washing dishes, setting up and breaking down camp. We will provide all meals (except in transit), tents, all camping and cooking equipment, and all rock climbing-related equipment.  Showers and swimming are available at Devil's Lake. You maybe sharing a tent with fellow participants each night. 

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Q: What makes this trip so special?
A: Devil's Lake of Wisconsin is a unique natural wonder. Devil's Lake owes its unique natural beauty and rock formations to past Ice Ages and the presence of numerous inland seas. Over millions of years, erosion, ice, rivers and time have created some of the remarkable formations such as Balanced Rock, Cleopatra's Needle, and the numerous 500 foot quartzite cliffs. As we camp and explore around Devil's Lake you may feel as though you have stepped back in time to a remote corner of our Midwest.

Q: How do I get there?
A: Devil's Lake lies about 3-4 hours north of Chicago near Baraboo, Wisconsin. For various reasons, most people will choose to meet us at Devil's Lake State Park. Some people are in the area on vacation while others may be leaving straight from work on Friday. When you register for the trip we will provide you with a map and directions to our meeting location in Devil's Lake Sate Park. Carpooling may be an option depending on who else is registering for the trip and where they are coming from.

Q: What's the weather like?
A: The weather in Devil's Lake can be very similar to weather in other parts of the Midwest. During the summer highs can be in the eighties with lows in the fifties.

Q: What are the accommodations like?
A: While on our weekend trip we will be camping in a local campground (usually Devil's Lake State Park). We use two-person tents and eat delicious morning and evening meals right in our campsites. There are restrooms with running water and showers at all the campgrounds that we use.

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: When you register you will receive an equipment list that will help guide you in your packing. In addition to your personal accessories, you will need to have an assortment of insulating clothes, a sleeping bag and a sleeping pad. Feel free to contact our office for any questions regarding gear and/or clothing, as we want to make sure that you are comfortable during the trip.

Q: Can I drink the water?
A: There are plenty of pumps and faucets on our trip to fill up your water bottle. All of the water is potable and we will have a variety of drink mixes to help keep you hydrated and happy.

Q: What's the food like?
A: We plan for delicious food on the Devil's Lake Rock Climbing trip - and plenty of it. Our menus vary from trip to trip - dinner on Saturday will be anything from Spaghetti to Fajitas with complementing appetizers and desserts. Breakfast may feature eggs, pancakes, or cereals, and we pack plenty of fresh fruit to accompany our sandwich lunches.

Q: What time is it in Devil's Lake?
A: Devil's Lake State Park is in the Central time zone.

Q: How can people reach me in an emergency? Can I call home?
A: There are many phones at the campgrounds. We will be asking you to provide us with an emergency contact whom we can contact on your behalf if necessary.

Q: How much time do we spend rock climbing and hiking etc. each day? How many miles do we travel? Do I have free time?
A: On both Saturday and Sunday the group will rock climb in a specific climbing area. You will need to hike to the climbing area which may take up to one hour. Hiking options are unlimited. On Saturday, we will begin the day with an introduction and/or review of basic rock climbing making this trip ideal for those without much experience. We are generally off the rock by mid afternoon giving you plenty of time to shower, and relax in the evening. On Sunday we will aim to finish by 3 PM so you can get home at a decent hour.

Q: What kind of equipment do you use?
A: We use high quality, durable equipment for all of our rock climbing specific and camping purposes. Climbing gear is all labeled with the UIAA certification (the international body for rope equipment standards). Our tents are either Eureka or Kelty lightweight tents.

Q: How many people are on this trip? How many guides? Who are the guides/what are their qualifications?
A: The minimum number of people needed to make this trip go is 5. Generally our groups are fairly small (between 5-10 people), and we maintain a ratio of one guide for every five participants. Our guides are all experienced in all aspects of wilderness travel and have years of experience leading groups. They all hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid.

Q: Can I plug in my hair dryer? What about my electric razor?
A: Yes, the campground bathrooms have electric outlets, although sometimes they are very popular and you may have to wait.

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