Mike Shelor (trailguymike@aol.com or 337-7076) is once again offering his classroom presentation (approximately 7 hours) covering the backpacking basics of equipment, food, hygiene, first aid and clothing to get you ready for overnights to thru hikes. This is a two part class. The second part of the class will be a field exercise at a future date to experience a night in the woods. Mike had dozens of club members who began backpacking after taking this class. Contact Mike for information on time and place for the classroom session
The ODATC Mission
The construction and maintenance of foot trails for hikers, including the Appalachian Trail between Reids Gap and Rockfish Gap.
The provision of excursions on such trails or other areas.
Offering educational activities related to the need for preserving the great outdoors.
Old Dominion Appalachian Trail Club (c). P.O. Box 25283 Richmond, VA 23260-5283 Contact us
