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Spring 2012

WT Property

Work Days - (April 13-15)

College Hike (May 13-16)

Event 1 (May 18-20)

Event 2 (May 25-28)

   extended Mem. holiday!

Summer 2012

WT Property

Event 1: June 15-22 FULL!

Event 2: June 25-July 2

     FULL!

Event 3: July 6-13 FULL!

Event 4: July 8-15

Event 5: July 15-22 FULL!

Event 6: July 17-24

Event 7: July 27-Aug 3

 

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Spring Hikes

Packing List | Spring Information | 2012 Events and Pricing 

Register Online!

These family-oriented weekend hikes take place each May.  They are a great time for spiritual reflection, wilderness adventure, and enjoying the bright green of spring in good Christian fellowship. 

Each event begins with an evening at our Property in Troutdale, VA. Participants arrive between 6 and 8pm to fellowship, prepare for the weekend's activities, and worship together.  Everyone wakes up early Saturday morning and heads for the trail around 8:30am in small hiking groups.  The rest of the weekend is spent walking through the woods and camping out.  Hikers may choose routes that are "Short: 4-5 miles," "Medium: 6-7 miles," or "Long: 8-10 miles."  On Sunday/Monday morning our hikers return between 8 and 10:30am to clean and return equipment, take a shower, and enjoy the porch, leaving before lunch.  

The weekend Wilderness Trail experience is characterized by campfire devotions, morning quiet times, beautiful scenery, shared meals, good fellowship... and some relaxing free-time, too.

  Who can participate?

  • Ages 5 and up, although all ages can participate as "Base Camp Participants"
  • Individuals and families
  • Groups must have at least 1 adult chaperone for every 4-5 youth participants
  • NOTE:  Youth who have not graduated high school must have an adult chaperone

  Registration fees include...

  • Staffing and programming
  • Use of a pack and tent, if needed
  • Group trail equipment like camp stoves and water filters
  • Snacks on the first night at the Property, breakfast at the Property before hiking, and dinner(s) on trail
  • A T-shirt

Leadership for our Spring Events is provided by our Servant Leaders.  These are experienced hikers ages 19 and older who have met the experience and training requirements, or who have served as Summer Staff.  They are trained to handle the medical, practical, and spiritual demands of leading a hiking group.

If you would like to participate in a Spring Event, or would like to register a group, you may print and fill out a registration form and send it to the Waynesville Office, or register online.

Registration Forms and Informed Consents may be found under the "Resources" tab in the section to the right. Both forms may be mailed to P.O. Box 742 Waynesville, NC 28786