Backpacking Club
The Backpacking Club:
This club provides opportunities for students to participate in day hikes and overnight backpacking trips in the beautiful mountains near the Lees-McRae College campus. Students will learn the skills necessary to enjoy the wilderness activities as well as the safety considerations for backcountry camping and travel.
Above: October sunrise camping on "Lightning Ledge" on Table Rock Mountain
Below: A hike to the top of Hawksbill Mountain after a overnight at Lettered Rock Ridge
Winter/Spring Backpacking Trips and Events for 2013
March 22-23 Intermediate Level Backpacking Club Trip to the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
TBA Spring Advanced Level Backpacking Club Trip to the Top of Table Rock Mountain
This club provides opportunities for students to participate in day hikes and overnight backpacking trips in the beautiful mountains near the Lees-McRae College campus. Students will learn the skills necessary to enjoy the wilderness activities as well as the safety considerations for backcountry camping and travel.
Above: October sunrise camping on "Lightning Ledge" on Table Rock Mountain
Below: A hike to the top of Hawksbill Mountain after a overnight at Lettered Rock Ridge
Winter/Spring Backpacking Trips and Events for 2013
March 22-23 Intermediate Level Backpacking Club Trip to the Linville Gorge Wilderness Area
TBA Spring Advanced Level Backpacking Club Trip to the Top of Table Rock Mountain
Above: Backpacking Trip at our campsite along the Spence Ridge Trail in fall 2012
Below: A sunset hike up to the top of Hawksbill Mountain
Below: Thomas Payne, President of the LMC Backpacking Club, enjoying the last few moments of sleep at our campsite in Linville Gorge
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