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! If you’re worried about it being hot at night, this beautiful campground is at 5,000 feet which is higher than the highest mountain in Georgia. 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, 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. Choose from a 3- or 4-day adventure! (WE ARE ON RAIN OR SHINE) WHEN: August 4-6 or 3-6 (self-sustained Thursday) SPOTS ARE LIMITED AND MAY GO QUICKLY COST: $149.95 per person (includes all camping fees, meals, snacks and drinks). Add an extra day for self-sustained camping for only $24.95. REGISTRATION LINK: https://tinyurl.com/EpicMountaintopCamping Reservations are non-refundable after Thursday, July 20th. Unfortunately, last minute cancellations are very difficult to refill. HIKING LEVEL: D2-D4 Depending on trail/ Moderate with occasional Strenuous, hiking rain or shine. We will be driving 15-20 minutes from campground to reach each trailhead. FOOD (included in your cost): Thursday – Self-sustained (bring your own drinks, snacks and food) Friday – Breakfast: Bacon and Eggs with grits. Lunch-Sandwich meat with all the fix'ins • Dinner- design your own Burritos. Saturday – Breakfast: Pancakes and sausage Lunch-Tuna fish salad and broccoli salad. Dinner-Spaghetti and salad. Sunday – Breakfast: Cereal, oatmeal, grits and fruit AGENDA: Hiking to remarkable scenery each day, facilitated connecting, campfire worship music, roasting marshmallows, challenging devotionals, watching the sunrise (if desired) and much relaxation, and hanging out. TEMPS: Day 65-85, Night 60’s (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: Raincoat, 2 pairs of shoes in case one gets wet. TENTS: We are only allowed 2 tents per site which means you will most likely need to share a tent with someone. BATHROOMS: Yes ladies, we have warm showers! Woohoo! CARPOOLING: We will send out an email approximately 10 days before with the roster to help coordinate carpooling. Most people just leave cars at houses. IMPORTANT: (Please do not arrive past 8:30pm) The earlier you leave on Friday the better in order to see the amazing views driving along the parkway. Sunset is 8:33pm. Sunrise 6:42am for you early risers coming up on Saturday morning. 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. 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 between C & D-Loops and look for the Echo trailer IF LOST PLEASE CALL: (cell doesn’t work well up there) 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