As a long day walker, it is important to be prepared for a whole day’s worth
of walking. We hope that this list is gives you a good idea of what to
expect during your time with the People’s Walk!
You can expect to walk between 12
and 16 miles each day. Know your feet, and know what they are capable of
and how best to support them. Wear supportive walking shoes with sturdy,
cotton, athletic socks. We will have a first-aid kit, but it is a good idea
to carry a few band-aids or moleskin on your own, just in case of blisters.
Choose clothes that are loose and that you will stay cool in and protected
from the sun. We will provide you with a People’s Walk yellow t-shirt as
part of your registration.
Please call the Housing Justice!
Offices two days before the start of your Long Walk to make sure all parties
know what is happening and to confirm just where the starting and ending
locations are.
Please be at the starting location
of a Day Walk at
6am! Breakfast will be served and the Walk
starts promptly at
7am.
It is important to get an early start so as to be in the morning air’s
coolness as much as possible, because it gets HOT in Colorado!
Please make sure you have a way to
get back where you need to and arrange for someone to pick you up at the
completion of your time with the People’s Walk. We will carry your
belongings for as long as you are with us, but you may want to have personal
items in a small day pack or fanny pack. Keep it light!
To bring for the day:
____Hat (preferably a hat
that covers your ears and brings shade to your whole face; an all-around
wide-brimmed hat is your best bet.)
____Long-sleeved t-shirt
____Light-weight windbreaker
(in the event of rain)
____Sunglasses
____Athletic-wear long track
pants (optional)
____Athletic shorts
____Sunblock (SPF 30 or
higher)
____One extra pair of socks
____One extra water bottle
(optional) We provide you with a water bottle that you can refill
throughout the day. Fill the extra with water and freeze overnight for
coolness!
____Chapstick with SPF
protection
____Individual pack of Kleenex
____Day pack or fanny pack
____Camera (optional)
____ATM card (for an
emergency)
To bring if overnighting: (HJ! will provide a place to bed down either
on cots or on the floor indoors. If this is not suitable, you are
responsible for taking care of your own lodging.)
____Sleeping bag
____Sleeping pad for under the
sleeping bag or cot (optional)
____Shower items and personal
toiletries
____Clothes to sleep in
____Clothes for the length of
stay with the Walk Team (include enough pairs of socks)
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