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Frugal Backpacker Hiking Club: Advanced Map + Compass at Linville Gorge

November 12, 2016 @ 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

- Free

Learn to take bearings and read the trail with a map and compass while hiking one of the most fascinating outdoor spaces in the region. Recognizable peaks and landmarks will be used for location via triangulation. It’s roughly a three mile round-trip with a few hundred feet of elevation gain along the trail. While the bearing of the trail stays relatively Northbound, a large number of recognizable peaks surrounding the trail will allow for easier location. This is a free class, but RSVP is required.

RSVP REQUIRED

We will meet at Frugal Backpacker and carpool to Balsam Gap, about 30 minutes away.

Requirements:

  1. Participants need a compass and a map of the Linville Gorge/Mount Mitchell area, specifically around the Craggy Gardens/Balsam Gap area, which can be purchased at Frugal Backpacker for 20% off for those taking the class.
  2. Water and snacks or a bag lunch.
  3. RSVP required.

RSVP REQUIRED

Details

Date:
November 12, 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
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Website:
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Venue

Frugal Backpacker
52 Westgate Parkway
Asheville,NC28806United States
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Phone:
(828) 209-1530
Website:
www.frugalbackpacker.com

Details

Date:
November 12, 2016
Time:
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Category:
Event Tags:
, , , ,
Website:
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=4m6hpiwab&oeidk=a07edbq38s8716576cd

Venue

Frugal Backpacker
52 Westgate Parkway
Asheville,NC28806United States
+ Google Map
Phone:
(828) 209-1530
Website:
www.frugalbackpacker.com