The Smoky Mountains are home to an endless variety of mountains, rivers, and trails. One of the most spectacular sections of this area is Linville Gorge.
The Linville Gorge Wilderness, also called the Grand Canyon of North Carolina, is the third largest wilderness area in North Carolina. and one of only two wilderness gorges in the Southern United States. The gorge is part of the Pisgah National Forest and is formed by the Jonas Ridge on the east and Linville Mountain on the west. It is bisected by the Linville River which drops 2,000 feet into the valleys below. The terrain is steep and rugged with numerous rock formations. It is covered by dense hardwood/pine forest and a wide variety of smaller trees and other plants. While hiking in the gorge is some of the most challenging in the Southeast, the panoramic views make the effort well worthwhile.
Our trip will be demanding, but rewarding!
Location
Linville Gorge, North Carolina
Dates
Arrival: Sunday, June 26th, 2022 at Blowing Rock Conference Center, Blowing Rock, NC.
Departure: Friday, July 1st, 2022 from Charlotte, NC.
Activities
- Orientation and training will take place on Sunday afternoon and evening, June 26. All participants are required to be at the Blowing Rock Conference Center between 1pm and 2pm. Training will begin at 2:00pm sharp.
- On Monday, June 27, we’ll begin our 3-day, 2-night backpacking journey.
- The Linville Falls campground will be our home for Wednesday evening.
- One Thursday, we’ll wrap up and cleanup and head to Elizabethton, TN for our Watauga River Rafting trip.
- We’ll arrive back in Charlotte on Thursday evening. For those needing housing in Charlotte, we’ll see that its provided.
- Friday will be “driving home day”
Applicant Information
Staff: To be considered for adult staff positions applicants must be 21 years of age or older. Staff members selected must have the ability and endurance to hike 8-10 miles per day, carrying 35-40 lbs in a backpack. They must also have a positive, encouraging attitude and have a love for working with teens and young adults.
Camper: Campers ages 13-20 may apply. Applicants selected must have a love for adventure as well as the willingness to do hard things! We will be hiking
several miles a day carrying supplies in our backpacks. Preferential acceptance will be given to those age 15 and up. If there is room available, we
will consider younger applicants.
Costs
|
Application & Tuition Fee |
| Campers and Staff |
$150.00 |
Deadlines
Applications will be accepted beginning May 1st. Our limit for this program is 20 people (including campers and staff).
How to Pay
We now accept online credit or debit card payments. Visit http://camp.livingyouth.org to register for camp and pay your fees online with your debit or credit card. You may also call Jenny Penman at (704) 708-2283 or fax your card details to (704) 844-1978.
If you prefer to pay by check or money order, mail it made payable to Living Youth Programs to: Living Youth Programs, 2301 Crown Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227.
How to Apply
Visit https://camp.livingyouth.org to register for camp. If you require assistance registering online or need a blank paper application, contact Jenny Penman by email ([email protected]) or phone (704) 708-2283.
Send Applications To
Living Youth Programs, 2301 Crown Centre Dr., Charlotte, NC 28227 Or fax to: (704) 844-1978. Please do not send applications or payments to the camp director as this will delay processing.
Cancellation / Refund Policy
All refunds for cancellations are given at the sole discretion of the camp director on a case-by-case basis. In general, once you have been accepted to camp, and the registration period has closed (whichever
comes last) no refunds will be given.
Questions??
Questions regarding camp should be directed to Jonathan McNair (Camp Director):
(516) 724-4452
[email protected]
Questions regarding the application process or payments should be directed to Jenny Penman at:
(704) 708-2283
[email protected]