Shenandoah Shenanigans (overnight beginner backpacking)

OVERVIEW

Howdy fellow lovers of dirt,

Did you miss out on the opportunity to go backpacking over fall break? Maybe you did go backpacking and are craving some more quality time in da woods? Or maybe you don’t even know what backpacking is and only clicked on this bc you thought our adventure title was funny (s/o Emi)?!

Regardless of what brought you here, we are pumped to take advantage of this beautiful weather (unless hurricane) with an overnight backpacking trip through the Brown Rocky Mountain trail !! Located in Shenandoah National Park (an hour away from the ville), we’ll be doing a 10 ish mile loop and hitting some absolutely stunning views otw (here’s the info if ur interested: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/brown-rocky-mountain-trail)

This trip is beginner-friendly but keep in mind that it still can be a challenging route. Remember you’re hiking 10 miles with all of your stuff on your back!

THE PLAN:
Friday
1:30 PM meet at echols dorm and head to the mountains
2:30 arrive and get hikin! (∼5 miles)
6 (ish?) set up camp and eat din!!
9/10 go to bed?
Saturday
7 AM sunrise + brek
8:30 AM pack up and finish the loop! (another 5 miles!)
We should be back in cville by around 2 wooooo

WHAT YOU SHALL BRING:
-backpacking backpack
-sleeping bag + sleeping pad
-WATER! 3-4 L
-hiking shoes
-clothes + layers cuz it will be chilly (avoid cotton)
-rain jacket
-trash bag to rainproof clothes and gear
-headlamp
-bowl and utensils
-breakfast/snacks/lunch? (we will bring dinna but bring extra food if you’d like!)
-toiletries

WHAT WE SHALL BRING:
-tents
-pocket rocket, pot, fuel
-first aid kit
-din din

If you’re missing any gear on the list grab it from the gear room! Gear room hours are sent out via email every week and if you have any questions / need Chelsea of I to pick up gear for you just text one of us (Chelsea: 210-859-9391, Emi: 703-946-3329)

We need one more nps pass so you will get priority off the waitlist if you have one!!