Join us for a two-day, one-night backpacking experience at Dobie Mountain in the George Washington National Forest. Participants will hike through wooded terrain, with plentiful greenstone outcrops, past the remnants of a small plane that crashed in the 1960's, and spend the night near an Appalachian Trail shelter. Backpacks, tents, stoves, and other equipment are provided, making this an economical way to discover the joys of backpacking.
A mandatory pre-planning session will be held for any girls that have not backpacked with the Adventurers before the weekend of Feb. 25 and 26. The exact time and place will be determined once registration has closed.
Dates/Times: Saturday, March 4, 10:00 AM, TO Sunday, March 5, 2:00 PM
Location: Dobie Mountain, Nellysford, VA (Nelson Co.)
Girls' Ages: Juniors - Ambassadors (11-18 years old)
Cost: $25/girl (most gear and food provided)
Min/Max Girls: 3/12
Badge/Patch included: no; optional Adventurers patch available for $2; optional Adventurers performance t-shirts for $15 (short-sleeve) or $20 (long-sleeve); optional previous t-shirts for $12 (short-sleeve); optional Adventurers bandanna for $5 (please indicate items and sizes on registration).
Registration Closes: February 17
To Register: email or mail Adventurers Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) and your COVID-19 Waiver Participation Agreement (#1081) to:
Amy Hudson
301 Hemlock Dr. SE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
ahudson91998@comcast.net
To Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to Adventurers-Girl Scout Troop 1912) to Amy Hudson OR pay by Venmo (account name: @Adventurers-GSTroop1912; please indicate for "Dobie Mtn" and do NOT select goods and services so it's fee-free) OR pay by credit card by contacting Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com (fee associated: $2 fee for up to $50 charge, $4 for up to $100, etc.).
Questions: Amy Hudson, ahudson91998@comcast.net
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: adventurers1912scholarship@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 age 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.
