Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike Prep Workshop (Virtual)
Saturday December 14, 2024 | Sunday January 19, 2025
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Considering thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail? This virtual workshop will cover details about the trail to help you have a successful hike, including topics related to gear, nutrition, climate on the trail, budgeting for a thru-hike, and the mental approach to thru-hiking. Participants will be able to ask questions throughout the workshop to guide the conversation. Workshop will be hosted via Zoom.
Cost:
$85 per person
Scholarships and Sliding Scale Fees are available for this workshop. Please reach out to us at trips@blueridgehikingco.com for more information.
Workshop minimum is 2 participants, and maximum capacity is 9 participants. If the minimum has not yet been met, we will reach out one week before the workshop to discuss options.
Sign-Up Details:
In order to sign up for this workshop, please go to our calendar and select a workshop date (either December 14 or January 19). You will find the workshop listed there.
Itinerary:
This workshop lasts about 3 hours, with time allotted afterward for questions. The virtual workshop will be hosted via Zoom. Any workshop materials and login information will be sent in the days leading up the workshop.
Coach:
Your coach for this workshop will be Matt Dobson. Having moved around the world pursuing other professional interests, Matt has decided Western North Carolina is the place for him and helping to expose others to our natural world is the perfect way to spend his time. A Triple Crowner, with thru-hikes of the Appalachian Trail, Continental Divide Trail, and Pacific Crest Trail, he has over 16,000 miles on those legs. Matt has a Plant Sciences degree from the University of Tennessee and has spent many of his hours in nature studying its science and history.
What to Bring:
Bring a notebook and any questions you may have.
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 workshop date 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.
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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 is 15-20% of the workshop price.
If you have any questions regarding this workshop, you can reach us by phone at 828-713-5451 or by email at trips@blueridgehikingco.com.
