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The
Damascus
Loop Backpacking Trip
August
18-23, 2008
"Experiencing
God the Appalachian Trail"
A discipleship journey on the Appalachian Trail and Iron Mountain
Trail. Backpack 50
miles through some of God's most beautiful mountains and
forests. The trip is for male adults and teens age 16 or older.
Backpacks, water-bottles, mess kits, permits, maps, shuttle, and dinner meals on the
trail are provided. This can be a life changing adventure as
you push yourself to new levels. The trip is ranked as
"difficult" and must be considered as so. Our
trained and experienced staff
will guide you on this 6 day adventure across Virginias
highest peak, "Mt. Rogers". Enjoy breathtaking sights as
you backpack amongst wild ponies at "Grace Highlands
National Forest".
The cost for this trip is $95.00 per
person. This includes your backpack, tent, water bottles,
permits, maps, parking fees, mess kit, and all evening meals on the tail. Please call for more information.
Click here to register
and pay online.
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Dear Backpackers,
As the days quickly pass we
are running out of preparation days. This letter is for all the men
involved in our “Damascus Loop” discipleship journey. The
information on this page is to help you prepare and to make sure
that we are all on the same page.
As you know this can and will
be a fun and exciting trip as we will be hiking approximately 30
miles on the Appalachian Trail and 20 miles on the Iron Mt. Trail.
The main purpose of this journey is a spiritual one. The idea and
scriptural principal we find in Proverbs 27:17 is what this trip is
based upon (Iron Sharpeneth Iron). Please be in prayer about this
and remember that the devil will try and hinder any opportunity in
which we may try and draw closer to the Lord. This is also an
opportunity to help another brother grow in his walk with God.
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Listed here is a gear and
supply list, tips and help with gear, general information about the
trip, and some packing tips. I have taken the time to try and give a
detailed breakdown about gear and supplies. Most of the information
is simply our opinion and experience combined by the research we have
done in the past. This section of the trail that we will
hike is one of the most beautiful places on the entire Appalachian
Trail, as well as the most difficult area to hike. If you have the
time and opportunity to do any reading or research on backpacking,
it may be helpful.
The cost of the trip is will
be $95.00. You can write a check to The Wilderness Christian Camp or
simply pay online with a credit card. The cost includes all your
evening meals, backpack, water bottles, tent, mess kit, maps,
permits, and parking fees. Please let me know if you have questions
or details that need to be cleared up.
I am eagerly anticipating an
amazing week together. I am praying that God will do a great work
among us during these six days. Please pray along with me.
Saved to Serve,
Jason J. Perlak
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If you
are participating in the "Damascus Loop" Backpacking Trip,
you MUST download and read the documents listed below!
Click here to register
and pay online.
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rights reserved.
The Wilderness Christian Camp & Retreat Center, Inc.
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