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Appalachian Trail - Vermont
Destination: Vermont
| Activities: Backpacking and Hiking
The Appalachian Trail, while often rugged and remote, is designed to accommodate both people who want to hike the entire trail and those who choose to section hike it; that is, hike a new section every year. This year we continue our tradition of offering a section hike - this year in Vermont through the Green Mountains. Here the Appalachian Trail shares its path with another famous trail, Vermont's Long Trail. These two trails journey together from the Mass./Vermont border to just past Killington Peak. The terrain is a wonderful mix of rugged, rocky hiking and rolling forest trails.
Highlights
- Adding to your personal mileage on the AT!
- Hiking both the Appalachian Trail and the Long Trail in Vermont
- Backpacking through beautiful and historic Vermont in beautiful autumn weather
- Sumitting Killington where the star was christened 'Verd-Mont' in 1763
- Hiking the Clarenton Gorge, swimming in a high mountain lake, enjoying spectacular vistas
- Refining our lightweight backpacking techniques so our packs stay under 30 lbs
Departures and Prices
| August 28 to September 04, 2022 |
| $1395.00 - Available |
| Book Now |
Inclusions
- 1 - 3 experienced AGC guides based on group size
- two nights double occupancy lodging and five nights primitive camping
- 2 dinners at restaurants, all breakfasts (including on trail), all dinners on trail
- group camping, cooking, and safety equipment
Not included: Transportation to/from Rutland, VT and the trip hotel (hotel has an airport shuttle), trail lunches, alcoholic beverages, guide gratuities, personal expenses, activities not on the itinerary
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Trip Intro
This trip is rated 4 as it involves early mornings, strenuous hiking, carrying 30 pound packs, and significant elevation gain and loss - the difficulty of the hiking is often greater than the mileage indicates. You should be in very good physical condition and have wilderness backpacking experience. Keep in mind that hiking a trail such as the Appalachian Trail is, indeed, not flat and mileage can be quite deceiving. What may look like long mileage can go quite quickly if it is flatter and/or ridge walking while often shorter mileage takes more time because of the elevation gains and losses. Please note that any hiking on the AT involves steep descents and ascents with the possibility of 'exposure' (narrow trails and/or steep drop offs on one or both sides of the trail.) If you have height issues, please check with the office prior to registering. Rating: 1 2 3 [4] 5
This trip is recommended for experienced backpackers. Our preference is that you have participated in the Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking offered each year by AGC in June or have equivalent lightweight backpacking experience. If this trip is the one that fits your schedule but you have never backpacked or if it has been a long time since you have backpacked, you will need to plan on arriving 1 day early, 8/29/2020, by 3 PM to participant in an instruction day and to have adequate time for preparation. The additional charge for this day will be $250 per person ($175 if you share a room) and will include a room at the trip hotel (based on double occupancy) and your AGC guide. If you have any questions, please contact the office.
We will stay the first and last night in a hotel near near the Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland, VT. for ease of both arrival and departure. There are 2 single supplements available for these two night for an additional $200. In between there are five nights of camping. Most nights we stay in or near a shelter with varying amenities (e.g. fire pit, composting outhouses) depending on whether we are in designated wilderness or state park lands. All our camping sites have water nearby.
Below is the proposed itinerary for the trip. As is true on any adventure travel trip, plans for any specific day may be modified due to weather considerations, unforeseen circumstances, new opportunities, and group interests.
*These are the unfiltered reviews of women who have been on this trip in answer to the question "Did this trip meet your expectations?". We take reviews very seriously and often tweak itineraries based on feedback. Please feel free to contact us about any questions you have.
4.9
(16 reviews)I love how AGC helps me accomplish and conquer things! The climbs were long but the payoffs were well worth the effort! Can't wait to go back next year!
Meeting new people and catching up with the guides and participants I'd hiked with previously.
It was SO hard. It was a bit concerning that there was so little water. The weather was very hot and humid. All of this beyond our control; which leads me to convey that....... I always felt safe, I always felt listened to, and I always felt that the guides we doing all that they could to keep the trip moving forward and with a positive spin. It was SO hard.
Anna Clair! She was great. Also, seeing Jan who always makes a great meal and has great guiding skills!
Great guides-Jan and Anna Claire and wonderful like minded nature loving women. The AT never dissapoints!
I learned so many tricks to the fine art of camping - in such a supportive environment. All were much more experienced than me and had lots of good info on how to make camping life easier. Jan's insistence on 30 lbs or less kept us all on track and able to leap tall mountains with a minimum of stress. Anna Claire did a great job of leading us, keeping up a good pace and getting us where we needed to be. I had so much fun!!
Best guides ever!
Awesome guides! Of course the Bears Den Hostel! All the gals were great!
Particularly good group of women participants. Jan as always provided leadership, education, ingenuity in addressing situations. Karen was helpful, hard working, knowledgeable, fun to be with, complemented Jan well.
meeting women who shared similar interests learning skills necessary to backpack safely
New section of the at for me
Highlights of the trip include the positive interaction among the group and the pace of the hike. The trip was very relaxing and enjoyable.
- I have not backpacked in years, is this the right trip for me?
If it's been a long time, we strongly suggest you come to an optional day at the beginning (there is a small additional fee) so that you can learn about lightweight backpacking and some of the systems we use. You'll find it makes the week go more smoothly and you'll have more fun. If you've never backpacked before. we recommend you take our Introduction to Lightweight Backpacking first. -
Where do we eat?
In town you will be eating in restaurants where you can order off the menu. You will be bringing your own food for lunches (we'll send you suggestions). Breakfasts and dinners will be cooked on a campstove- you'll be amazed at just how good backpacking food can be. -
What dietary preferences or restrictions can you accommodate on this trip?
We can easily accommodate vegetarians on this trip. Other types of dietary needs can be more difficult and cannot be accommodated unless you bring supplemental food. Please call us if you have specific dietary issues before you register. -
I will be coming by myself. Do I need to pay a single supplement?
You only need to pay a single supplement if you want to guaranteed you have your own room at the hotels. Otherwise we'll pair you up with someone. -
Can I bring my own tent?
If you have a single tent that you would like to bring, please let us know as not all campsites can accomodate unlimited numbers of tents. Your tent must weigh 2.5 pounds or less to qualify.
