Three Ridges Overnight Backpacking

OVERVIEW

Too busy to join the weekend long festivities at the New River Gorge but still want to enjoy the perfect weather this weekend and get in a night under the stars? Join me and your fellow too-busy-with-midterms outdoorsmen on a quick overnight trip to the Three Ridges Wilderness Area.

We’ll meet at Bonny Castle Circle at 4:00 PM on Friday, drive south to near Wintergreen where we’ll hop on the AT for a 7 mile hike, and camp at the Harpers Creek shelter. Sunday morning we’ll finish off the remaining 7 miles, drive to a local BBQ place for lunch (hence the fee), and be back on grounds before 1:00 PM. (If you don’t eat pulled pork, bring lunch and forget the fee)

For details, see http://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/ThreeRidges/

*Everyone will be waitlisted at first with preference going to another driver to allow more people to join the fun.

** I’m no certified guide, just a facilitator of fun at best/a free ride at worst.

You Need/Get from the Club’s gear room:
– A backpack
– A sleeping bag and pad/hammock
– A tent
– Headlamp or flashlight
– Athletic clothing that allows for hiking during the day
– 3/4 liters of water (3/4 Nalgenes or 6/8 standard water bottles worth)
– Broken in sneakers/boots/running shoes
– A Jacket (Low of 45 degrees)
– A toothbrush you filthy animal
– Food & dining gear for dinner, breakfast, and snacks.
*I’ll bring a stove and can boil water for you if needed but won’t be cooking dinner for everyone. Non-cook food such as sandwiches are the simplest choice and always taste good.

* If you’ve got questions about what to bring, feel free to email me. I’m probably forgetting something anyways.