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See all- Appalachian Trail Hike Planning Workshop + Other Long TrailsBeavercreek Community Library, Beavercreek, OH
Program: Appalachian Trail Hike Planning Workshop + Other Long Trails
Presenter: Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp
Presented By: Beavercreek Community Library - Free & Open To The Public
Limit: 29 participants - first come, first served. To attend, please sign in with Adult Services staff up to 30 minutes in advance.
Duration: 90 Minutes
Description: Is there a long distance hike on the Appalachian Trail or other long trail in your future but you're not sure where to start? This program will give you the knowledge and confidence to plan a long distance hike. You'll learn trip planning skills about gear, clothing, food planning, resupply methods, shuttles, long-term parking, trail safety, hostels, smartphone apps, guidebooks, maps, trail magic and more. Learn some basic resources and tips to start planning your hike, whether it is a week-long or months-long hike.
Andy "Captain Blue" Niekamp has over 20,000 miles of backpacking experience including five end-to-end hikes on the Appalachian Trail, a continuous footpath from Georgia to Maine that travels throughout 14 different states. He has also hiked the Buckeye Trail, Florida Trail, Arizona Trail, Colorado Trail, John Muir Trail, Sheltowee Trace, Long Trail, Ozark Highlands Trail, Superior Hiking Trail, Ohio To Erie Trail, and other trails.
This event has a limit of 29 participants - first come, first served. To attend, please sign in with Adult Services staff at the Library up to 30 minutes in advance. Signing up here does not guarantee you a spot.
More Info: https://www.outdooradventureconnection.com/programs.php
