Choose from a 3 or 4 day adventure! Wouldn’t you like to hike along treeless mountaintops that resemble the Swiss Alps with unobstructed views in every direction? How about looking off the precipice of a 1000ft cliff or feeling the spray from a gigantic raging waterfall? How about watching the sun rise and set over the mountains. If so, then get ready for an amazing adventure to scenery that will ABSOLUTELY knock your socks off! Join us for a remarkable journey of camping and hiking in one of the most scenic areas in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Our hikes will be to several spectacular waterfalls and breath-taking mountain peaks. What makes this time of year so special is that this is the only time when the Rhododendron along Parkway bursts forth with purple blooms and the azaleas blaze bright orange, so prepare to be absolutely “WOWed”. If you’ve ever wanted a great way to meet a great bunch of singles, well this is the best way. So come join us for an incredible time of fun and fellowship while soaking up God’s amazing wonders. (WE ARE ON RAIN OR SHINE) WHEN: May 24-27 or 25-27, 2019 SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND MAY GO QUICKLY COST: Per person (includes all camping fees, meals, snacks and drinks) $99.95 Sat-Mon / Friday arrival additional $19.95 REGISTRATION LINK : https://tinyurl.com/BlueRidge2019 This link offers the option of a 3 or 4 day adventure. Reservations are non-refundable after Thursday, May 9th. Unfortunately, last minute cancellations are very difficult to refill. If needed, we will assist in attempting to refill your spot from a waiting list, but this is not guaranteed. If a refund is requested, we can refund by the deadline minus the paypal refund fees. HIKING LEVEL: D2-D4 Depending on trail/ Moderate with occasional Strenuous, hiking rain or shine. We will be driving approx 15-20 mins from campground to reach each trailhead. FOOD (included in your cost): Saturday • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins • Dinner- design your own Burritos. Sunday • Breakfast- Pancakes • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins, snacks • Dinner- Spaghetti and salad. Monday • Breakfast-Cereal (Additional Friday stay menu) • Dinner- Chili. Saturday morning • Breakfast- Bacon and Eggs • Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins AGENDA: Hiking to remarkable scenery each day, facilitated connecting, campfire worship music, roasting marshmallows, challenging devotional, watching the sunrise (if desired) and much relaxation and hanging out.TEMPS: Day 80-60, Night 50-60 (it is much cooler at 5000 ft) GEAR TO BRING: Sleeping Bag, Pad, Pillow, towel, toiletries, camera, Bible, flashlight, daypack, camp chair. *If you need any of these, just let us know. ATTIRE: Warm Jacket, Rain coat, 2 pairs of shoes in case one gets wet, both warm weather and cold weather clothes. WHAT NOT TO BRING: Children or pets TENTS: Due to limiting of tents, we will already have some large tents set up, so we cannot guarantee that you will be able to set up your own unless it's big and can accommodate others. BATHROOMS: Yes ladies, we have warm showers! Woohoo! CARPOOLING: Best to coordinate ahead of time about when you are going. You can post on FB event wall for others to see or wait till the week of when will send out an email to all those on the roster. Most people just leave cars at houses. IMPORTANT: (Please do not arrive past 9:30pm) The earlier you leave on Friday the better in order to see the amazing views driving along the parkway and to avoid the traffic. Sunset is 8:36pm. Sunrise 6:21am for you early risers coming up on Saturday morning. TRAVEL TIME from Alpharetta: approx 4 Hours (without Friday traffic) (Absolutely no arriving past 9:30pm) Best if you leave no later than 5:00pm on Friday. Some of us will be there early on Friday morning, so feel free to come earlier and relax and enjoy the day. If arriving Saturday Morning, you’ll need to leave before 6:00am if you wish to hike with us at 10am. IMPORTANT: Gasoline is no longer available on the Parkway, so fill up before you get on. There is a small General Store at the Pisgah Inn, but Walmart, Gas and Groceries are over 1 hour away. DIRECTIONS: (This is the fastest, as well as the most scenic)However you can get to I-985 and go North Above Gainesville, I-985 turns into 23/365/441N Continue on 441 North towards Clayton and into Franklin, North CarolinaOnce in Franklin (watch for signs) Turn right onto 64E/441North and go approx 19 miles toward Dillsboro.In Dillsboro, go straight at light, (not business loop) Take 23N/74 East toward Waynesville and go approx 12 to 13 miles (halfway to Waynesville)Should see sign for Blue Ridge Parkway (near Balsam Gap and an overpass)Turn Left toward Blue Ridge Parkway Follow signs to NORTH on Parkway (may be confusing)Go NORTH for approx 35 miles. (Mile markers will be going down, if not, turn around!) ADDRESS: Campground is located on left between mile markers 408 and 409 on the Blue Ridge Pkwy (Across street from the Pisgah Inn- 408 Blue Ridge Parkway Waynesville, NC 28716) We will be in either C or D-Loops and look for signs that says “Echo” IF LOST PLEASE CALL: (cell doesn’t work well up there) Mt. Pisgah Campground (before 5pm) 828-648-2644 or Pisgah Inn 828-235-8228 KEEP IN MIND: that there are always dangerous elements when out in nature: Cliffs, weather, animals, insects, reptiles, falling limbs or rocks, Poison Ivy, Oak, Sumac, etc. Trails may be un-maintained, slippery, icy, rocky and have steep embankments. Shoes may get muddy or wet. When hiking, many times the woods are your only bathroom. WAIVER: By attending, each person assumes all responsibility and liability for themselves and their actions and hereby releases Echo Ministries, its employees, directors, officers, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability resulting from any loss, injury, illness, damages, or death, while attending, participating or volunteering in this event. If you make payment for someone else, make sure that they receive this information and they understand and agree to all aspects of it, otherwise you’re responsible for them. MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg Ford at 770-316-9200 or gregford@echoministries.com