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Guides share their favorite local overnight backpacking spots.
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One Piece of Trash
What do you do when you see an energy bar wrapper on the trail? What about when you approach a road crossing and find more trash? Or when you cross a river with an empty six pack along the bank?
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Hiking and Ukraine
Loving your neighbor might not stop the current war the way we want, but it could make a world of difference in the future.
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Appreciating the Ephemeral
Guess what’s happening?? Wildflowers are blooming!!! And is there anything more hopeful than a spring wildflower?! So far we have spotted several downy yellow violets and sharp lobed hepaticas lining the trail. These spring harbingers bring a smile to our face and give us assurance of more light, more warmth, and more life.
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Appalachian Trail Fun Facts
BRHC is able to guide trips on the 130 mile section through the Great Smoky Mountain National Park and Pisgah National Forest, from Fontana Dam to Allen Gap.
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Backpacking Tips for Women - Age 50+
It may be tough to teach an old dog new tricks but women can learn to backpack at any age!
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January Sustainability Update - Economy
Did you know as long as we’ve been in business we have offered scholarships and sliding scales options for qualified guests?
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Keeping a Nature Journal
For me, it started with jealousy and ended with the knowledge of plant and animal species.
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Join Our Team!
Blue Ridge Hiking Company is currently seeking enthusiastic, outgoing hikers and adventurers to fill several positions for the 2022 season!
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Make a Resolution for the Environment
At a time when most of us focus on goals for our waistline and bottom-line, take some time to consider what tweaks and changes you can make in your everyday life to improve the world around you.
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