Experienced AT Thru-Hikers as Instructors • AT Backpacker 101 Courses • All Levels of Experience Accepted
Geared towards folks who are new to backpacking and need hands on Instruction. This 24 hour course is taught by a highly experienced AT thru-hiker in an outdoor setting. It includes 24 hr instruction, lodging or campground fees, Instructor fee, and dinner.
Once attendees finish the 24 hr course and receive their certificate, they are invited to take a free hike along the AT to gain some valuable hands on experience using their gear and seeing what hiking on a long distance trail is really like.
Courses are generally scheduled in Oct and early Nov once the Support Thru-Hike is finished.
An Appalachian Trail Backpacking School is in the works. Please check back often for updates.
Appalachian Trail Support Thru-Hike
Here at Wandering Boots, we want to take away all the stress & worries of planning such an undertaking as hiking the entire length of the Appalachian Trail. We are totally committed to helping you reach your goals. Experienced AT Thru-Hiker, Fyrfly, will plan, Instruct, offer emotional and physical support, provide shuttles (for free!) when needed, from beginning to end to help ensure that you complete your goal of hiking the entire 2,179 mile journey from GA to ME. Even help with resupply, provide trail magic and more! We ensure that each hiker is well prepared and trained for this amazing but challenging endeavor, and all logistics taken care of. Each Our small group size ensures that each hiker is given undivided personal attention and lots of encouragement so that their life changing journey can be fun and stress free.
So, come along and join us for a journey of a lifetime!
Our 2025 Support Thru-Hike begins March 30th with Orientation. Join us and follow along on our Facebook page Wandering Boots AT Adventures!
(407) 234-1209 | info@wanderingbootsadventuretour.com
Join us for the journey of a lifetime!
BACKPACKER 101 COURSE
