Review your packing list
While specific gear related to your trip will be provided (kayaks, canoes, etc.), some of your own gear must be purchased and packed by you. For your comfort and safety (and the comfort and safety of your fellow TREKkies), you will need all of the required items on this list (and yes, we really do mean all). When you arrive for check-in, TREK Leaders will check your equipment and you will be asked to obtain any missing items prior to leaving for your trip.
Please note: the packing lists below are from last year, and may be subject to change for TREK 2025. But, they will give you a general sense of what is usually included! A finalized 2025 packing list will be made available later this spring.
Adventure TREK 2024 Packing List (PDF)
Adirondack Backpacking, Adirondack Canoeing, Adirondack Rock & Hike, Lake Champlain Sea Kayak, Long Trail Backpacking, Long Trail Pride Backpacking, Vermont Multi-Sport
Service TREK 2024 Packing List (PDF)
Better Burlington, Building Change, Environmental Conservation & Trail Restoration, Farm & Food
Gear requests
It is our goal to make equipment available to those who need it. After reviewing the packing list for your trip please submit the gear request form for equipment that you need to borrow. Please note that equipment is limited. Priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis and to those receiving financial assistance. You can find the link to this form in your confirmation email.
Check your new ¶¶Òõ̽̽ email
All future correspondence about TREK will be to your ¶¶Òõ̽̽ email address only. This includes any requests for supplemental materials, TREK financial support notifications, and move-in logistics. All official ¶¶Òõ̽̽ communications will be sent to your - so starting to check it now is a great habit to get into!
Review the itinerary for TREK launch day (August 15, 2025)
Want to know exactly what your arrival to campus, check-in, move-in and more will look like on Friday, August 15th? We'll have a schedule of the day's events posted right here as that date approaches.
Questions, comments or concerns?
In the meantime, if you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns pertaining to the TREK program - please feel free to contact us at trek@uvm.edu, or call (802) 656-2060 during general office hours. A majority of answers about our program can also be found on our website in our Frequently Asked Questions section and on our Preparing for TREK page.