Fall on the Appalachian Trail Trip Overview:
Price: $950 Per Person

The trip runs Oct. 29th – Nov. 5th. North Georgia typically offers autumn, cool temperatures. The weather may range from daytime high's in the upper 70’s and nighttime low's in the 40’s. Our journey will lead us to warm, breezy vistas and nights will be umbrellaed by skies full of stars. There is also the opportunity to catch the sites of beautiful waterfalls, the changing of the leaves (leaf peeping), black bears, and other wildlife. You will walk away from this experience with a better knowledge of the outdoors, and newfound hiking partners.

The Goal: You will learn basic backpacking skills to create a strong foundation for your future backpacking endeavors. You will be carrying all your own gear as well as sharing minor group gear with other participants. Some key skills we will cover are Leave No Trace principles, personal hygiene/health in the woods, camp set-up/take down, backcountry cooking, water treatment, backpacking etiquette, use, adjustment, and care of your personal gear, safety while backpacking, emergency procedure/contacts, and common backcountry hazards. Possible specialized skills, dependent on the season, route and weather, may include techniques to ascend and descend steep terrain and the management of inclement weather.

Conditioning: You do not need to be in top physical shape to join a hike with Roam. It will be in your best interest to be somewhat physically active. We recommend that you do a series of practice hikes, be it short walks, even around your neighborhood. This will help break in your boots and get you used to carrying a pack on your back. The closer you get to your trip date; you will want to make sure all your gear fits in your pack and can be carried comfortably for roughly an hour. The goal of Roam is that you will be able to carry all your own gear.

Equipment: You are required to provide all personal gear. Roam will provide group gear i.e.: stoves, group water filter, etc. You will be sharing the weight of group gear and some food throughout the week. Count on carrying a few pounds of extra weight. A trip specific gear list will be sent to you in our, "Roam the Woods with Out Getting Lost Packet.." If you have any questions on gear please contact Roam and we will be happy to help. If you are hesitant in pulling the trigger on some of the more expensive gear, Roam offers a Rental Progam.

Cost: $950 per participant (minimum of 2 participants for trip to run.) Roam will provide lodging in Atlanta on arrival (Oct.29th) and the night before departure (Nov. 5th).We ask that you make your travel arrangements for an arrival time of 2:00 p.m., so your guides can go through an orientation with all participants. This should allow for enough time to get any gear that may have been forgotten. Free parking will be available for the length of your trip. You will be responsible for all restaurant meals eaten off trail. This will include 2 breakfasts and 2 dinners. You are also responsible for airfare/transportation costs to arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson (Atlanta). We provide awesome guides, food on trail, lodging, camping fees and permits, transportation once you get here, and good company. To Reserve a Spot