Travel
Getting to the workshop
Boone is a unique town situated in the North Carolina High Country, elevation 3333ft. It’s a perfect getaway for folks wanting to escape the daily hustle of city life. Getting here is fairly simple. If you have a GPS, just type in Boone, NC and presto, you’ll be headed right here!
From Charlotte: Hwy 77 North to I-85 South, 321 North to Blowing Rock, stay straight on to Boone.
From Raleigh: I-40 West to Winston-Salem, In Winston-Salem merge on to Hwy 421 West and come straight to Boone.
From Johnson City, TN: Hwy 321 straight to Boone
From Asheville: I-40 east to Marion, Hwy 221 North, follow Hwy 221 through several stop lights, Hwy 221 will eventually run in to Hwy 105, Follow Hwy 105 in to Boone
Overview
here will be a block of discounted rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express in Boone(next to Lowes Hardware). Mention you are with Mountains to Sea Workshops to receive your discounted rate.
Since this trip is a three day and two night Backpacking adventure, lodging will be camping in the backcountry. We have left the Lodging information below in case you wish to arrive early or stay after the trip. Hiking is involved in this trip and we will doing approximately 2+ miles in to our camp area. Some of this will be flat terrain, but will include a few hills and some rocky sections. Solid and supportive footwear is a must. You will also need wicking clothing, rather than cotton, as the temperatures will cool off at night. Equipment rentals will be made available in the event you do not own. The main food preparations will be provided on Friday and Saturday evening. You will be responsible for other snacks and your first evenings dinner. We will be camping near a water source for filtered water, but we recommend bringing enough drinking water for your hike, plus an additional 2 litres. A detailed itenirary and “equipment needs list” will be sent out when you sign up. We will be available to you via phone (Tommy ~ 828-773-0369) and e-mail as the trip draws closer, to ensure you have everything you need and know what to expect.
Lodging
Holiday Inn Express, Boone 1943 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 264-2451
The Fairfield Inn & Suites, Boone 2060 Blowing Rock Rd, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 268-0677
Marriot Courtyard 1050 Highway 105, Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-7676
What to bring:
- Sturdy, Leather hiking Boots/shoes(Waterproof are preferred)
- Nylon hiking socks(minimum of 3 pair)
- Zip off Nylon(quick dry) pants are recommended
- Nylon Gaiters are preferred for mornings in the wet grass
- Hiking or Fly Fishing shirts are recommended(nylon, wicking)
- Rain gear(nylon over pants, waterproof jacket and hat)
- An insulating fleece layer or comparable for cooler weather
- Lightweight gloves(fingerless, non-cotton shooting gloves are preferred)
- Thermals depending on weather conditions. Harsh weather can approach quickly at 6000 ft.
- Handwarmers.
- Sunscreen and bug spray
- Basic first aid kit
- Sunglasses and a hat
- Trail snacks
- An adventurous spirit
Recommended equipment:
- Backpack, 4800-6000 cu. in is recommended, with a waterproof rain fly
- Sleeping Bag rated to 20 degrees or less.
- Sleeping Pad(insulated is preferred).
- Waterproof Tent that has been tested against leakage.
- Lexan Water Bottles, two minimum, 3 is preferred. Hike with one full. You can fill the others at camp.
- water filter(if you have one)
- Camp Stove, cookware and utensils
- Something to protect your camera equipment inside your pack
- Head lamp or weather resistent flashlight
- Ultra-wide to wide angle lens
- A lightweight Telephoto or mid range zoom lens
- A sturdy, lightweight tripod and ballhead
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Payment Policy
You are required to make the minimum deposit to hold your spot. Full payment of the workshop tuition is required within 30 days of the workshop start date, otherwise you risk forfeiting your deposit and opening your space to another individual.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations made more than 30 days before the event date may choose to reschedule for another workshop date or request a refund minus a 20% admin fee. Cancellations made less than 30 days before the event date may choose to reschedule for another workshop date of similar value.
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