Date: Sat Mar 23, 10:00 AM EST - Sun Mar 24, 2:00 PM EST
Level:
- Cadettes,
- Seniors,
- Ambassadors
"Can't make it to Scotland or Switzerland anytime soon to hike
those spectacular high mountain meadows? Well right here in the Old
Dominion we have the next best thing! Every hiker in the mid-Atlantic
should hike Cold Mountain at least once. The 360° meadow views are
some of the best on the East Coast." from HikingUpward
Join us for a one night backpacking adventure at Cold/Cole
Mountain in the George Washington National Forest . Participants
will hike 6 miles through wooded terrain that opens up to 360 degree
views from the top of Cold Mountain. Participants will prepare their
meals, spend the night at a backcountry campsite, and learn Leave No
Trace camping principles and skills. This is a good trip for beginning
backpackers, as well as those with more experience.
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 the weekend of
March 2-3.
Dates/Times: Saturday, March 23, 10:00
AM - Sunday, March 24, 2:00 PM
Location: Cold/Cole
Mountain (near Buena Vista)
Who: Cadettes -
Ambassadors
Fee: $30.00/girl
Min/Max Girls:
6/8
Patch included: no; optional Adventurers patch
available for $2; optional Adventurers performance t-shirts for $15
(short-sleeve) or $20 (long-sleeve); optional previous cotton t-shirts
for $12 (short-sleeve; ONLY youth large & adult XL); optional
Adventurers bandanna for $5 (please indicate items and sizes on
registration).
Registration Closes: February 23
To Register: mail or email Adventurers
Girl Event Registration (#2277-G) to:
Amy
Hudson
301 Hemlock Drive SE
Blacksburg, VA 24060
ahudson91998@comcast.net
write "Backpacking Cold Mtn" on envelope
To
Pay: mail payment (checks made payable to Adventurers-Girl Scout
Troop 1912) to Amy Hudson OR pay by Venmo (account name:
@GSAdventurers-GSTroop1912; please indicate for "Backpacking Cold
Mtn" and use the "Friends & Family" category) OR
pay by credit card by contacting Laura Burchett at Lauraburchett90@gmail.com
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 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.