BEGINNER BACKPACKING ON THE LONG TRAIL
Instructor: Willy Williams or Greg Mason of Extreme Adventures of VT
Day and Time: Friday, May 30 at 5 pm through Sunday, June 1 at 5 pm with a meeting on Monday, May 26 at 6 pm
We will meet at the Heritage Deli in Chester on the 30th at 5 pm
Class Fee: $175
We will meet on the Monday before the trip to go over gear, supplies/equipment needed for this trip Students should come to this meeting with sturdy hiking boots and clothing along with a hiking pack with things they think they will need. Food will be discussed at this meeting.
On this adventure, you will hike through the woods of Vermont on the Long Trail and its summit trails, experience the cacophony of wild bird song in the big woods, enjoy the flora and fauna, and still have plenty of time to visit the quaint towns, shops and country stores along the way (if you wish). This is a great time to hike in the Vermont woods! The air is crisp and the views are breathtaking!
The essentials of backpacking will be taught from hydration, setting up camp, “leave no trace”, pace setting, food preparation, and much more.
Minimum Age 12 years old
GREG MASON has been working at Extreme Adventures of Vermont since the spring of 2006. Beginning as an intern, he has now returned to join EAVT full time. He is the lead guide and oversees many of the family and kids’ programs that EAVT offers. Gregg grew up in Waterbury Center, VT. After his high school years, he continued on to Western State College in Colorado and graduated in 2006 with a BA in Recreation. He began rock climbing at age 11 and since then has gone on to win many climbing competitions throughout his career. Along with his love for rock climbing, he is also an avid backpacker, hiker, ice climber, snowshoer, mountaineer, kayaker, and raft guide.
WILLY WILLIAMS owns and operates Extreme Adventures of Vermont. Willy was born and raised in the hills of Vermont and grew up in the small town of Andover where he now runs Extreme Adventures of Vermont. Willy attended Green Mountain College in Poultney VT where he received a BS in Education and Adventure Recreation. He has spent many years biking the back roads and climbing the local ledges as well as kayaking and canoeing Vermont’s lakes and rivers.