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Blue Ridge Backpacking $325.00
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A Brief Overview... 
The renowned Three Ridges Wilderness area has a magical bluish hue, particularly after a rainstorm when fog settles in the valleys. The group will hike in the national forests of south-central Virginia, taking in the scenic views and hiking over rocky mountain tops and through lush valleys. This alpine mountain top will surprise you with the exposure, the views and the solitude it offers.
While on this trip, the group will backpack 5-7 miles a day along the Appalachian Trail. We have two groups visiting this location, and they will pass each other on the trail. The group will be educated on the principles of Leave No Trace and ethical land use practices. While hiking the group will assist with trail maintenance where it seems necessary.
General Information
During this trip, the group will be self contained, meaning they will camp in tents and will cook their own food on stoves. They will not have access to facilities or vehicles for four days.
Facilitators
Trip 1
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Brian Kelley Junior
Environmental Studies Major Coming all the way from California, Brian is a soccer enthusiast and skilled paddler and can usually be found doing either. After only two years in the program he is on his way to leading a sea kayaking expedition in the waterways of Alaska and plans to study abroad next spring in Africa. |
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Monica Schmidt Monica is an extremely enthusiastic facilitator with tons of positive, fun energy. Besides her passsion of chemistry and the sciences, Monica has a great passion for the outdoors and will no doubt make this trip a fun one!
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Janelle Papay
Globalization and German major Janelle's from a small town in upstate Pennsylvania, but that hasn't stopped her from having adventures in places from Austria to Australia. Janelle's bursting with energy, and when she's not in the back country you can probably find her sprinting across campus to wherever she goes. We are not sure why, but it is fun to watch. |
Trip 2
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Jen Gerckens
Psychology Major Jen is bursting with energy, and it is pretty rare to catch her in a bad mood. Moving into her fourth year as a facilitator, she has quite the knack for climbing and a passion for the outdoors that she loves to share with others. |
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KC Garvey-Hall KC is an avid travler with a caring personality. She is always up for a challenge and is a ton of fun to work with! |
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Sam Potter Sam has a great sense of humor and a quick wit. He loves to hike and backpack and can probably quote every movie ever made. There is no doubt that Sam will make this trip an entertaining one! |
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