Winter camping on the Appalachian Trail is a magical experience. Crisp
air no crowds and breathtaking vistas make winter backpacking a must
for any backcountry adventurer. Our route traverses 8 miles round trip
along North America\'s most iconic long distance trail. Enjoy lookouts
at Annapolis Rock and Black Rock Cliff during the day with a warm
campfire in the evening. Along the way you\'ll learn how to adapt your
3 season backpacking experience to manage the cold and enjoy the
beauty that winter travel has to offer. This 2 day course covers: what
to bring cooking and hydration strategies navigation and camp skills
how to stay warm and much more. Price includes all meals use of tent
sleeping bag sleeping pad stove/cook set round-trip transportation
park entry fee and pre-trip information meeting. Due to the nature of
winter conditions this course is more strenuous than a typical
overnight backpacking outing. We may encounter snow ice wind or rain.
This course is designed to help you learn how to prepare for these
situations so you can enjoy the winter outdoors.