2025 XXXI Sky High Western Tour Extreme Trip
Ex-treme (ek-streme) adj.
1. Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest 2. Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense 3. Extending far beyond the norm 4. Of the greatest severity; drastic
Trip preview:
We’re going to do just that, and so much more! So come along and you will have joined an elite group and will live your life going forward in a whole new way. Nothing can take these experiences away from you. Come and enjoy the thrills, the revelry, and the camaraderie among a certain kind of unusual people the Extreme Trip breeds – overcomers. You’re invited…GET PREPARED, and Be There… Bonzai!!!!!!
COST
$xxx per person. Note: this trip is partly underwritten!!!
Payment, signed registration, signed release, and proof of insurance due by May 15, 2025 to help in making reservations and confirming vehicles required. No late registrations will be accepted. Trip may be limited to people registered on a first come, first serve basis based upon drivers and vehicles available.
Please make payments to Kirk Bailey, 5838 Shannon Rd., Hartford, WI 53027 (by cash, or check, or by Paypal: @kirkbailey1, or by Venmo: @Kirk-Bailey-3)
Itinerary NOTE: All times and events subject to change!!!!!
24 July (Wed) 11 a.m. SHARP!! Meet at the Bailey Ranch, 5838 Shannon Rd., Hartford, WI then depart for Michigan, setup camp at the Meyer’s in Rapid River, swim, evening campfire, games
25 July (Thu) Kitchitikipi Springs - Palms Book SP, Fayette Historic SP, swim at Indian Lake SP, walk out as far as we can without swimming into Lake Michigan (Big Bay De Noc)
26 July (Fri) MARATHON DAY - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hiking, Cathedral Rock, descend and climb 300’ Grand Sable Dunes, Lake Superior cliff jumping/swimming/Petosky hunting, Munising area waterfalls, Hwy 2 Community Drive in Theatre (evening)
27 July (Sat) Laughing Whitefish Falls, Presque Isle Park cliff jumping, hike under water land bridge to Little Presque Island in Lake Superior, Dead River Falls hiking/cliff jumping, Hillbilly Jamboree (evening)
28 July (Sun) Break camp, Canoe in Seney Wildlife Refuge on the Manistique River, Awards, Extreme Dinner, arrive back at 8 pm
Trip limitations:
Must be at least 16 years old to participate. (Those 18 years or older desiring to participate please contact Kirk Bailey for consideration as a group leader). Attendee must not be afraid of water, nor heights, and must be prepared for some strenuous physical activity and carrying their own water.
What to bring:
Pair of cheap tennis shoes or water shoes for canoeing, hiking boots, shammy or towel, mosquito/black fly & sun protectant, snacks for trip, warm weather clothes, rain poncho, jacket or sweatshirt for cool nights, swim suit (one piece for ladies, please), travel games, bible, wide brim hat, sleeping bag for warm weather, air mattress or sleeping pad, water bottle, energy bars, day pack, flash light with new batteries, beret from past extreme trips, cooling towel, beret from past extreme trips, spending money ($15), camera (opt).
Things that will be provided: Chaperones, recreational equipment, passes/tickets, camping fees, first aid kit, food, food prep/storage gear, tents, transportation.
Ex-treme (ek-streme) adj.
1. Most remote in any direction; outermost or farthest 2. Being in or attaining the greatest or highest degree; very intense 3. Extending far beyond the norm 4. Of the greatest severity; drastic
Trip preview:
We’re going to do just that, and so much more! So come along and you will have joined an elite group and will live your life going forward in a whole new way. Nothing can take these experiences away from you. Come and enjoy the thrills, the revelry, and the camaraderie among a certain kind of unusual people the Extreme Trip breeds – overcomers. You’re invited…GET PREPARED, and Be There… Bonzai!!!!!!
COST
$xxx per person. Note: this trip is partly underwritten!!!
Payment, signed registration, signed release, and proof of insurance due by May 15, 2025 to help in making reservations and confirming vehicles required. No late registrations will be accepted. Trip may be limited to people registered on a first come, first serve basis based upon drivers and vehicles available.
Please make payments to Kirk Bailey, 5838 Shannon Rd., Hartford, WI 53027 (by cash, or check, or by Paypal: @kirkbailey1, or by Venmo: @Kirk-Bailey-3)
Itinerary NOTE: All times and events subject to change!!!!!
24 July (Wed) 11 a.m. SHARP!! Meet at the Bailey Ranch, 5838 Shannon Rd., Hartford, WI then depart for Michigan, setup camp at the Meyer’s in Rapid River, swim, evening campfire, games
25 July (Thu) Kitchitikipi Springs - Palms Book SP, Fayette Historic SP, swim at Indian Lake SP, walk out as far as we can without swimming into Lake Michigan (Big Bay De Noc)
26 July (Fri) MARATHON DAY - Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore hiking, Cathedral Rock, descend and climb 300’ Grand Sable Dunes, Lake Superior cliff jumping/swimming/Petosky hunting, Munising area waterfalls, Hwy 2 Community Drive in Theatre (evening)
27 July (Sat) Laughing Whitefish Falls, Presque Isle Park cliff jumping, hike under water land bridge to Little Presque Island in Lake Superior, Dead River Falls hiking/cliff jumping, Hillbilly Jamboree (evening)
28 July (Sun) Break camp, Canoe in Seney Wildlife Refuge on the Manistique River, Awards, Extreme Dinner, arrive back at 8 pm
Trip limitations:
Must be at least 16 years old to participate. (Those 18 years or older desiring to participate please contact Kirk Bailey for consideration as a group leader). Attendee must not be afraid of water, nor heights, and must be prepared for some strenuous physical activity and carrying their own water.
What to bring:
Pair of cheap tennis shoes or water shoes for canoeing, hiking boots, shammy or towel, mosquito/black fly & sun protectant, snacks for trip, warm weather clothes, rain poncho, jacket or sweatshirt for cool nights, swim suit (one piece for ladies, please), travel games, bible, wide brim hat, sleeping bag for warm weather, air mattress or sleeping pad, water bottle, energy bars, day pack, flash light with new batteries, beret from past extreme trips, cooling towel, beret from past extreme trips, spending money ($15), camera (opt).
Things that will be provided: Chaperones, recreational equipment, passes/tickets, camping fees, first aid kit, food, food prep/storage gear, tents, transportation.