OA Hiking & Backpacking

Upcoming Activities

Backpack the Shenandoahs

Sunday, Nov. 1 - Thursday, Nov. 5
Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA

The views from the summits of the Shenandoah Mountains in Virginia are spectacular! OA is offering a 5-day backpacking trip to the beautiful mountains of Virginia during Fall Break. The trip will cover 4-8 miles each day and basic wilderness and Leave No Trace camping skills will be taught. Equipment, transportation, and food will be provided by OA. This trip is open to Princeton University students, faculty and staff. Pre-trip preparation: date & time to be arranged by trip leaders; will be announced.

Fee: $150 OA Leaders, $185 Students, $225 Faculty/Staff. Sign up at the OA TripStore.

Backpacking

The Backpacker's Field Manual - by OA Director, Rick Curtis, published by Random House
The OA Guide to Map & Compass - from Chapter 6 of The Backpacker's Field Manual

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OA Hiking & Backpacking

Upcoming Activities

Backpack the Shenandoahs

Sunday, Nov. 1 - Thursday, Nov. 5 Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA

Backpacking

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Sunday, Nov. 1 - Thursday, Nov. 5
Location: Shenandoah National Park, VA