Smokey Mountains National Park
Mountains National Park is one of the most pristine natural areas in the East. A tour through the park offers visitors breathtaking mountain scenery, including panoramic views, rushing mountain streams, and mature hardwood forests stretching to the horizon. This six day adventure will provide experiences and memories to last a lifetime. Be sure to bring your camera. Visit the highest peak in the Blue Ridge Mountains, raft the class I & II rapids of the Tuckaseegee River, explore waterfalls by horseback, and pan for gold at the Smokey Mountain Gold and Ruby Mine. Includes all food during your camp days, transportation from Indianapolis, campsite fees, last night’s lodging at a Gatlinburg hotel, activity fees, training, and equipment.
Recommended Ages: 8+
Difficulty Rating: Beginner to Intermediate
Dates: July 18th-23rd
Cost: $652 per person (*bring a friend $599)
Leave No Trace Trainer Course
Become a Leave No Trace Trainer. In this two day hands-on course you will
learn the 7 principles of Leave No Trace Outdoor Ethics. You will learn how
to communicate the skills to others and practice the skills during your overnight
backpacking trip. Your registration fee includes meals, transportation
to the trailhead, team and personal equipment, all classroom materials, a LNT
starter packet, and your first year LNT dues.
Recommended Ages: 16+
Difficulty Rating: Beginner to Intermediate
Dates: August 21-22, 2010
Cost: $90 per person
Beginning Backpacking
If you ever wanted to try out backpacking, but did not know where to start, this
is the trip for you. During our information meeting we will discuss equipment,
trail safety and menu planning. Our trip will take us to Morgan-Monroe State
Forest where we will hike the 11 mile Low Gap Trail spending the night in the
backcountry. All equipment, training and transportation are included. You will
need to provide your own food and personal clothing. All participants must attend
the information meeting prior to the trip.
Recommended Ages 12+
Difficulty rating: Beginner to Intermediate
Date: August 28-29, 2010
Cost: $75 per person
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