- Juniors,
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
Join the Adventurers for a one-night OR two-night experience
backpacking on the Appalachian Trail. Participants will hike
through Grayson
Highlands State Park, home of the famous wild ponies! We'll camp
near Mt. Rogers (the highest point in Virginia)! This is a wonderful,
easy introduction to backpacking for those who have never tried it
before. Backpacks, tents, stoves and other equipment are provided;
making this an inexpensive way to discover the joys of backpacking
(and ponies!).
A mandatory in-person planning session
will be held with the Adventurers before the trip. The session's
time/place will be scheduled to be central to those registered. This
is a beginner trip and girls will need to be able to hike about 4
miles a day while carrying 25% of their body weight over uneven
terrain.
TWO OPTIONS
1-Night: Saturday,
August 9, 10:00 AM to Sunday, August 10, 2:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
Min/Max: 4/8 participants
OR
2-Nights: Friday, August 8, 11:00 AM to
Sunday, August 10, 2:00 PM
The two-night option is available
for those with at least one backpacking trip under their belts.
Cost: $40.00
Min/Max: 4/8
participants
Location: Grayson Highlands State
Park, Mouth of Wilson, VA (drop-off/pickup at Backpacker Parking
Lot)
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years
old)
Badge/Patch Included: no; can purchase
Adventurers-themed swag (please indicate items and sizes on registration):
- purple A patch $2
- performance t-shirts $15 (short-sleeve) or $20 (long-sleeve)
- bandana $5
- decals - large $3 & small $1
Registration Closes: July 14
To Register: email or mail Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G):
Chris Mines
theshoelesswanderer@gmail.com
To Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to
Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop 1912) to Laura Burchett (7551 Nandina
Drive, Roanoke VA 24018) OR pay by Venmo (account
name: @GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912 ; please indicate for
"Wild Ponies") OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura
Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
Questions: Chris Mines, theshoelesswanderer@gmail.com
Adventurers Scholarship
Through the generosity of donors, a scholarship fund has been
established in honor of our group’s founder, Barbara Duerk, to help
girls participate in Adventurers activities. Requests may not be more
than $100/year, and each application will be considered on a case by
case basis. Details,
criteria and application for this scholarship fund can be found
here. Please submit scholarship applications one week before the
program's registration close date. Have questions? Reach out to this
program's coordinator listed here or directly to The Adventurers: adventurers1912@gmail.com
LEARN
ABOUT THE ADVENTURERS HERE
Adventurers is an
action-oriented group of older Girl Scouts who are seeking exciting
activities to challenge their capabilities, broaden their horizons,
and increase their self-confidence. It is for girls ages 11-17 and in
grades 6-12. Members often participate in rock climbing, caving,
kayaking, backpacking, travel, hiking and other similar high-adventure
activities. Check-out the latest Adventurers news via our Facebook private
group and Instagram page.
