Hike Planning Workshop Presenter: Andy Captain Blue Niekamp My - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Group Hiking  Define the goals of your hike in advance with group members.  Miles? Scenery? Solitude? Experience Nature? Exercise?  Group Gear: Share tent, stove, water filter? Prepare meals as group or individual?  People have different hiking styles/

Group Dynamics

Voluntary AT Hiker Registration We now encourage all overnight trail users to participate in the volunteer registration systems, and have different categories for individuals/small groups, large groups (6-10 people), and thru-hikers. www.atcamp.org

It takes more head than heels to hike the Appalachian Trail

General Eisenhower

Appalachian Trail Trip Planning March 13, 2018 – 6:00 pm Cox Arboretum MetroPark Fee: $5 www.metroparks.org Have you ever thought about a section or thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail but aren’t sure where to start? Come to our planning session where we'll walk through planning your long distance A.T. hike. You'll receive a planning booklet (optional) and have an opportunity to talk with past thru-hikers and local experts.

Upcoming Programs March 9, 2018 – 7:00 pm Thru-Hiking the Buckeye Trail: Things That Will Change the Way You See Ohio C.I. Beaver Hall - Beavercreek March 13, 2018 – 7:00 pm 9,500 Miles On A 2,200 Mile Trail. Lessons Learned From An Appalachian Trail Long Distance Hiker Springboro Public Library