Three Ridges Adventuring!!! (Overnight Backpacking)

OVERVIEW

Looming midterms? Other various obligations? ✨Escape them all by running away into the woods✨! Shocking as it may be with this winter weather, spring is a mere month away 😱 Come celebrate with us by spending a weekend backpacking!! 3 ridges is a 13 mile loop along the AT with some fantastic scenery. It’s a pretty strenuous hike, but INCREDIBLY fun.

This is an intermediate/ beginner backpacking trip. You should feel comfortable hiking ~8 miles in a day (with fairly intense elevation), BUT backpacking experience isn’t necessary, we will be taking our time and enjoying all the many overlooks throughout the day! (This is a great trip to learn that the real purpose of backpacking is to find an awesome spot and bask in its glory hehe). Keep in mind that it will be chilly!! Bring gloves, a hat, and lots of layers and if you’re someone who hates the cold this trip may not be for you!

Here is the all-trails link for everyone interested: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/virginia/three-ridges-trail

We are in the tail-end of winter, which for backpacking means layers and more exciting…hot cocoa party!!! After a full day of hiking and appreciating the rugged ridgelines of central VA, we will reward ourselves with yummy din and a ceremonial sipping of hot chocolate ☕ (technically you can bring other beverages too if you must). On Saturday we’ll probably hike around 6-7 miles to a shelter, then finish up the loop on Sunday. We’ll aim to be back in cville around 2 pm.

** We’ll be providing hot cocoa but not mugs OR DINNER!! Bring your own dinner!! If you need inspiration reach out to Cam or Lizzie!

Schedule
Saturday
12:00 pm- meet at corner of echols
1:00 pm- arrive at trailhead
HIKE!
6:30 pm – set up camp + sunset
8:00 pm – dinner & cocoa time!!

Saturday
7:30 am – wake up for sunrise and bfast
8:30 am – pack up and hike down
1 pm – back to cars
2 pm – arrive back in cville

To bring:
– backpacking backpack
-sleeping bag and sleeping pad
-WATER (3-4 Liters)!!!!!
-hiking shoes
– trekking poles (more of a personal preference so up to you if you want them or not!)
-clothes + LAYERS
-warm jacket / puffy (it will get to ~32 at night)
– Gloves and a hat
– SEVERAL PAIRS OF SOCKS– extra socks are essential if your feet get wet on this cold hike.
-headlamp
-dinner, breakfast, and snacks (we can coordinate meals)
-bowl and utensils, mug (optinal)
-trashbag to rainproof clothes and gear

We will bring:
Tents
Pocket rocket, pot, and fuel
Water filters
Hot chocolate

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 one of us to pick up gear for you just text us (Lizzie: 434-906-0509, Cam: 703-488-8892).