BABY’S FIRST BACKPACKING

OVERVIEW

So I have been getting this itch…to go backpacking, and maybe you have been feeling the same way 👀. But alas, I have not been free for any of the recent ODC backpacking trips. But then I remembered…I have free will and can lead my own backpacking trip! And you can totally join me, BUT disclaimer this is my first backpacking trip EVER so I will be learning as I go. But I believe in me, and I believe in you (and mostly I believe in Max who has actually backpacked before), so let’s do this. After much deliberation I believe that the Priest will be a good first backpacking trip for me, so if you would like the honor of joining me for this momentous occasion in my life you should sign up!!

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/priest-summit-via-crabtree-meadows

THE PLAN:
1:15pm meet at echols
2:30pm begin our 4 mile hike
5:00pm arrive to camp, set up, have dinner and a merry time
go to bed whenever our hearts desire
6:50am we are awoken by the sun
8:30am begin our decent
10:30am be back at trail head (probably will arrive earlier than this lowkey) and depart
11:30am be back in Charlottesville!

PACKING LIST:
-back packing backpack
-tent (We’ll coordinate in a group chat if people want to share)
-sleeping bag (+ sleeping bag liner if you’d like)
-sleeping pad
-hiking shoes
-camp shoes (sandals, etc, if you desire)
-clothes to hike in (not cotton)
-clothes to sleep in (WARM)
-WARMTH (gloves, hats, warm socks, fleece, whatever you need to be cozy)
-lunch and breakfast and snacks, i will provide a dinner situation (tbd)
-at least 2L of water
-bowl and utensil for din din
-HEADLAMP
-toliteries
-rain coat just in case
-games! books! art supplies! anything fun