Introduction to Clouds and Weather Workshop
December 13, 2021 at 7pm (EST)
This course is designed as an introduction to field meteorology. Learn about different atmospheric phenomenon, types of clouds and what they mean for upcoming weather patterns, and hot topography can affect local weather patterns. Understanding clouds and weather patterns can make you a smarter and safer hiker!
Workshop lasts approximately 1.5 hours.
"Very informative, well worth the time!" - G.A., Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Workshop, February 2021
Cost:
$50 per person
Scholarships and Sliding Scale Fees are available for this trip. Please reach out to us at trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more information.
This workshop will run if there are a minimum of 2 participants signed up. If the minimum has not yet been met, we'll contact participants one week before the workshop to discuss options. The maximum group size is 9 participants.
Sign-Up Details:
In order to sign up for this trip, please go to our trip calendar and select the workshop date. You will find the workshop listed there.
Itinerary:
The virtual workshop will be hosted via Zoom, beginning at 7pm (EST). Workshops last 1.5-2 hours, with plenty of time allotted for questions!
Instructor:
Your instructor for this trip will be Melissa Watkins. Melissa grew up in Florida where she spent many hours watching wildlife and guiding kayak tours. She has also guided many backpacking, canoeing, and rafting trips in western North Carolina and loves nothing more than sharing the outdoors with new friends. A former college professor, she is an educator at heart. When not at work, she loves to paddle, bake, teach her young son about the outdoors, and bask in the sunshine.
What we Provide:
BRHC will provide all instruction for this workshop.
What to Bring:
For virtual workshops, we recommend participants come prepared with questions and a notebook.
COVID Safety Information:
The health and safety of our guests and guides is our highest priority! We follow all local, state, and federal COVID safety guidelines. Currently, masks are required indoors for all indoor spaces in Asheville, so they'll be required for the in-person workshop while not actively eating or drinking. If this requirement changes before the workshop, our policy may change as well.
Cancellation Policy:
Payment in full is required to register. Workshop cost includes a 15% non-refundable administrative fee. Reservation may be cancelled up to 1 week before the trip for a refund (minus the 15% fee). Within 1 week, a 50% refund will be offered. Within 48 hours, a refund will only be offered if Blue Ridge Hiking Company cancels the workshop due to severe weather.
If your instructor does an exceptional job, please show your appreciation with a tip. Our team of highly trained professional guides never expects but always appreciates a tip. Industry standard gratuity for a guided backpacking trip is 15-20% of trip price.
If you have any questions regarding this trip, you can reach us by phone at 828-713-5451 or by email at trips@blueridgehikingco.com.