AT Thru-Hiker Planning Clinics
Join us for our annual AT Founder's Bridge Festival April 4-6, 2013. Visit the event page for details on the presenters, free hiker's feast, live music and more!
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Free Planning * Pack Shakedowns * Gear Discounts
January 19 / February 16 / RSVPs Required
Planning an upcoming thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail? Join our resident thru-hikers for a FREE detailed planning clinic to help you prepare for the journey of a lifetime! Clinics will be led by NOC staff that have all formerly thru-hiked and have tens of thousands of trail miles behind them. We'll cover:
- Recommended gear & gear lists
- Food & resupply planning
- Maps
- Common mistakes
- Pack shakedowns, and tips for lightening your load
- FAQ and more
Be sure to bring your backpack and any gear you already have so we can offer packing tips and tricks.Still in the market for your gear? We'll offer special day-of sales and discounts on gear for all clinic attendees.
2013 CLINIC DETAILS
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Nantahala Outdoor Center, Wesser, NC |
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*We will meet in Kleinrath Hall,
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a meeting space on NOC's main campus. |
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January 19
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1-3pm
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This mini-clinic will take place in conjunction with the AT Southern Ruck gathering -- a weekend full of hiking inspired activities, presentations & fun!
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February 16
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10am-4pm
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A comprehensive and thorough clinic to prepare future thru-hikers, with a 1-hr lunch break. Free lunch (pizza) is included.
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**Please let us know you're coming - RSVP at least 1 day prior:
Lauren Dieterich --
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, 828.488.7244
Outfitter's Store Staff -- 828.488.7230 (Sun-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-6)
Area Lodging for Clinic Attendees
Lodging, showers and other facilities are available on-site. Visit our lodging page for details on our hostel-style (Basecamp) options, as well as our Inn and Cabin lodging. Call 800.232.7238 to book. Please note there is another on-site event January 19 and lodging will book quickly. There are other area hotels and primitive camping around Bryson City available as well.
Restaurant Options
NOC's own River's End Restaurant will be open 11am - 7pm everyday. Stop in while you're here for a warm meal or coffee. If you'll be staying closer to Bryson City (~15 miles from NOC), there are a few restaurant options open til 8pm.
Questions
If you have any questions about the Thru-Hiker Clinics, please contact
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