Here’s what you need
Bring
Essential Gear
- Lunch
- Ample snacks
- At least three liters of water
- Backpack. Need a recommendation? Check out Deuter!
- Weather-appropriate clothing. For a great selection and discounts, visit our partners
- Gaiters
- Extra wool socks on the trail
Recommended Gear
- Trekking or ski poles
- A thermos of hot soup, tea, or coffee
- Hand / Foot warmers
- Chapstick
- Camera
- A dry set of clothes and shoes for the ride home (can be left in the van)
Wear
Essential Clothing
- Ski or snowboarding gear, including a warm, waterproof jacket
- Comfortable, moisture wicking base layers
- Waterproof hiking boots with wool socks (required)
- Warm hat
- Weatherproof Gloves
- Neck buff or balaclava
- Sunglasses
What's Included
Included
- Expert guides
- Transportation
- Park permits
- Snowshoe or microspike rental, depending on conditions
Not Included
- Meals
- Gratuity for your guide
Drive to Meet
Have your own transportation? Select the "drive to meet" option at check out. You'll meet your guide at the Plattekill Travel Plaza at 8:30 AM. Please see the map for directions.
Intensity
Level 6
Moderate - For fit and experienced hikers
Level 6 trips will push you with a faster pace and longer distances. This hard work allows you to see more terrain and higher vistas. You should expect to be tired and fulfilled on the van ride home.
Activity
We’ll be active for five to eight hours. Prepare for this trip by maintaining your daily fitness regime that includes both cardio and strength.
Distances
Be ready to cover some serious distance. We may hike up to eleven miles today, nearly a half-marathon.
Surfaces
We’ll be hiking on varying mountainous terrain, which will involve navigating various rock faces, loose stones, and steep, uneven trails.
Elevation Change
Up to 2,000 feet per day.
Altitude
Up to 10,000 feet.
Weather
Weather conditions can be quite different from the city in the mountainous regions we visit. Temperatures can be expected to be quite cooler as we head north or to higher elevations and we'll likely encounter more snow accumulation between early winter and spring. Keep your eyes out for an email from our team a few days in advance of your trip. That email will provide updated weather conditions and will alert you to anything additional you should put in your pack to prepare. Your guide will also make sure you have the necessary gear, such as snowshoes or microspikes, so you can have a great day in the snow. We head outside in any weather, as long as we know it's safe, and we don't let a little snow or wind ruin a chance for an adventure. You can contact us at [email protected] if you have any questions about preparing for trail conditions.
