Navigation Backpacking Trip
Appalachian Trail Carver’s Gap to 19e
Join Lead Instructor, Jamie, on a navigation-focused skill-building backpacking trip along one of the most scenic stretches of the Appalachian Trail. The endless mountaintop views allow for excellent opportunities to learn and practice map and compass skills.
Trip Details:
Length: 14.8 (roughly 7.4 miles a day)
Difficulty: Moderate to Strenuous for length
Start: Mountain Harbour BnB for the 26min. shuttle to Carvers Gap
9151 Highway 19e, Roan Mountain, TN
https://www.mountainharbour.info/End: Mountain Harbour
Shuttle Info:
You must be on time for the shuttle. This is going to be a busy season, so we need to beat the crowds. Feel free to book a night at the BnB if you’d like to avoid an early drive. We recommend carpooling if you are coming with friends.
We will cover:
Anatomy of a Compass
Reading a Topographic Map
Understanding & Adjusting Declination
Using Bearings to Reach your Destination
Learn to Triangulate Your Location
Understanding Blazes & Trail Markings
This trip is for women who...
are new to navigation and want to be introduced to the basics
have experience with orienteering and want to practice on the trail
are equipped to backpack and looking to hike with a group
You must be able to provide your own backpacking gear.
Compasses will be provided, but if you wanted to get your own we recommend:
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Refunds can be issued if cancelled within 24 hours of event.
You may also request a class credit, in which a credit will be issued to the price of the course that can be applied to any future Wild Forces course. Cannot be applied to third-party events.No Show: No refund or credits can be issued
Refunds may take 3-5 days to process depending on your card or bank.
Because our teams are often in the backcountry and in areas where communication is difficult. We will honor the cancellation date of when the initial request was sent. Please allow 2-3 days for those communications, if that is the case.
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Outdoor activities can be inherently dangerous. All participants are required to sign a liability waiver and emergency contact form prior to this event. Please register with an active email address as this will be how we communicate with you and send you paperwork.
You may be asked to sign a second waiver if we are partnered with a third party outfitter or guide. -
Wild Forces are a 501(c)3 Non-profit and the funds of this event go towards our operational expenses and foundation goals to sponsor women’s education.
The money collected from this course goes to the cost of our permits to continue to operate these classes, reserved space, and supplies used for this class. Wild Forces Instructors are volunteers. Third-party events and guides are at cost, Wild Forces does not take any percentage of funds collected.
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