JOURNEY SCHEDULES 2008 - 2009
See the following links for scheduled activities.
Also please read our
'Participant Policy Statement'.
Schedules are updated periodically with additional outings and to reflect if an
outing has been postponed or canceled. Always check with the indicated Trip Leader
for assurances and details.
Pre-Registration is required for all outings
Register for events as far in advance as possible and no later than the registration period unless otherwise noted
Journey Schedule - MD (Mid-Atlantic)
September
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAY HIKE - VA - B2
Join us for a 14-mile 'out-and-back' hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Appalachian
Trail. We are hiking 7-miles (South to North) from Snickers Gap to the Blackburn Trail Center where we will
have lunch and are returning by the same route. The elevation gain is approximately
1500-ft, however our return is mostly downhill.
MEET:Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $12.50 Members
(non-members $19.00)
SUNDAY, SEPTERMBER 14 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAY HIKE - VA - B2
Join us for a 14-mile 'out-and-back' hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains along the Appalachian
Trail. We are hiking 7-miles (North to South) from Keys Gap to the Blackburn Trail Center where we will
have lunch and are returning by the same route. The elevation gain is approximately
1200-ft, and less difficult than the previous hike and our return is mostly downhill.
MEET: Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $12.50 Members
(non-members $19.00)
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 - DAY HIKE - C & 0 CANAL TO WV-9, WVA - B2
Join us as we launch our attempt to section-hike the complete Tuscarora Trail this year. We're
starting somewhere in the middle. This hike is relatively flat with an elevation gain of approximately
360ft; however we are going after distance - 18-miles. Catch your breath! It's an 'Out & Back' so
you can do as little or a much as you like at your own pace.
REQUIREMENTS: Hiking shoes, water (2-quarts), food (for lunch and snack),
rain clothing; MEET: Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $12.50 Members
(non-members $19.00)
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October
FRIDAY 17 - SUNDAY 19: JOURNEY AROUND MARYLAND CYCLE & CAMP
SATURDAY/SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 & 26 - ASSATEAGUE ISLAND BACKPACK AND
CAMP
join our annual trip to this exciting location on the Atlantic Ocean. From the
visitors center we make a 4-mile trek to
Little Levels campground, pitch our tents and call it
home. While there we have dinner, night hike and spend time on the beach. The next
day we watch the sunrise, have breakfast, scout the island for ponies and other
sites, have lunch and make our return journey during the late afternoon.
This is a great backpacking-camping opportunity for the serious novice.
MEET:Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 8:15 A.M.; LEADER:
Heru-Ka Anu; CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $25.00
Members / $32.00 non-members
November
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13 - OPEN HOUSE
Join us on
Thursday, November 13, 2008 to kickoff our Winter Season Schedule. During this time of the year we focus on the opportunities that nature provide or demand; this season we will do
Winter Hiking, Winter Backpacking and Camping, Indoor Climbing, Winter Cycling, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, and, possibly, Ice Climbing. No matter which activities we engage in they will be adventurous and fun, like they have been every year.
When: Thursday, November 13, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM till 8:00 PM
Location: Fresh, Fresh Seafood Restaurant, 507 York Road, Towson Maryland 21204
/ Phone: 410-821-3474 /
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Cost: Free. Everyone is invited, so be sure to attend, and don't forget to bring a friend.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16 - SUGAR LOAF MOUNTAIN DAY HIKE - MD - B2
Join me on this hike for a nice winter challenge getting to the summit for some spectacular
views. We are doing an 8-mile hike with 1400-1700-ft elevation gain. There is a lot of
going up on this hike, however it will be worth the effort.
MEET: Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd)
LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.
LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: Anu@JourneyOutdoors.com
COST: $10.00 Members (non-members $15.00)
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23 - SIGNAL KNOB - DAY HIKE - VA
We're doing a 10.6-mile hike. Because this is circuit hike, meaning we travel in a
loop, you will need to be a strong enough hiker to complete the hike. There is an
elevation change of approximately 1600ft. Once at the trail-head we will seek to
complete the hike in under 5-hours (2.5-miles per hour and lunch).
MEET: Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd)
LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.
LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: Anu@JourneyOutdoors.com
COST: $12.50 Members (non-members $17.00)
FRIDAY 28 - SUNDAY 30 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL PEN MAR TO ROUTE 40 / BACKPACK & CAMP ADVENTURE
Join us for our annual post Turkey-Day Backpack & Camp Weekend. We will begin our adventure on the Applalachian Trail at the Maryland-Pennsylvania Border, from there we will hike south along the AT towards Route 40.
We will spend three days on the trail, and two nights camping at or near the designated shelters, before heading home.
Friday will be our longest day of hiking - nearly 10-miles; Saturday, 8-miles; and Sunday, 7-miles.
See the
Backpack and Tent Camping Gear List for equipment that is needed
Click Here.
REGISTER before Monday, November 24th
MEET: Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd)
LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.
LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com
COST: $25.00 Members / $32.00 non-members
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December
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January
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAY HIKE - MD
We will do a 9-mile (total)'out & back' hike (snow, rain or shine) from
Route 70 to Turners Gap and back. This is a moderate hike with a
few ups and downs but no really significant elevation changes. Bare in mind you
can do as much or as little of this hike as you desire.
MEET:Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $12.50 Members
(non-members $19.00)
FRIDAY, JANUARY 9 - OPEN HOUSE / GEARING UP FOR WINTER ACTIVITIES
You're invited to attend our New Year presentation on winter adventures - hiking,
ice-climbing, skiing, etc. They'll be a gear demonstration and overview of our
upcoming activities. Light refreshments will be served.
MEET:TBA; TIME: 7:00 P.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: Free to everyone
SUNDAY, JANUARY 11 - PATAPSCO STATE PARK - DAY HIKE
Join us for a 3.4-mile hike of the Switch Back Trail which provides a continuous view of the
North Branch of the Patapsco River. We will stop at the waterfall for a bit of sight-seeing
before bringing the hike to an end.
MEET:Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $2.00 Members
(non-members $9.00)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18- CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN TRAIL DAY HIKE - MD - B2
Join me on an 11-mile out and back hike along this popular trail from Gambrill State Park Road
to Hamburg Road. The elevation change is a moderate 700ft. Because this is an 'Out & Back' hike
those of you who wish not to complete the entire hike can do as little or and as much
as you like. The lead group, however, will be encouraged to keep a pace of between 2 and
2 1/2-MPH that we may complete the hike in 4 1/4 to 5-hours.
MEET: 5100 Windsor Mill Road; LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $10.00 Members
(non-members $15.00)
SUNDAY, JANUARY 25 - APPALACHIAN TRAIL DAY HIKE - VA -B2
Join us on this 13-mile 'out-and-back' hike in the Blue Ridge Mountains, from Harpers Ferry to Keys Gap, along the
Appalachian Trial in Northern Virginia. We will hike 6 1/2 miles from Harpers Ferry
to Keys Gap and return by the same route. Our elevation gain is approximately 1200-ft.
Of course you can turn around at any point if you do not want to do the entire hike.
MEET:Route 70 Park and Ride, (off Security Blvd); LEAVE: 7:30 A.M.; LEADER: Heru-Ka Anu;
CONTACT: Phone: 410-664-1035, Email: anu@journeyoutdoors.com; COST: $12.50 Members
(non-members $19.00)
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February
FRI- MON / FEB 13-16 / SOULS ON ICE™ - WINTER SPORTS EVENT - SKIING, SNOW-SHOEING, ICE CLIMBING, SNOW BOARDING...
Join us for a trip to Keene and Lake Placid Ny for a holiday weekend to enjoy winter sports at its best.
This event includes Ice-Climbing, Snow Shoeing, Hiking, Cross Country Skiing, Down-Hill Skiing, Snow Boarding, Bob-Sledding, Tobogganing,
and spending time in one of the most winter scenic areas on the East coast - the Adirondack Mountains.
Souls On Ice™ is for beginners and the experienced; there will be instructors and guides leading each event, so this is not a matter of what you don't know
or have not done before, this is an opportunity to learn and experience something new (if you haven't) and to enjoy winter sports in a way that we don't often get the chance to.
Your registration includes choice of one activity (including instruction & guide) per day. During the evening we will 'hit the town' to enjoy the sites and other opportunities - e.g. visiting the U.S. Olympic Center
and enjoying the many restaurants around.
Our Itinerary
Friday: Leave for Keene/Lake Placid NY; have a laid-back social
Saturday: Engage in winter sport activities
Sunday: Engage in winter sport activities
Monday: Return home
Cost Per Person: $499.00 (Members) / $549.00 (Non-Member)
Because this is high demand weekend for activities and lodging in this area
early registration is required.
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May
FRIDAY - MONDAY, MAY 22 - 25 - JOURNEY AROUND MARYLAND (JAM) - CYCLE AND CAMP
Spend four days cycling around Maryland with Journey Outdoors. Our tour will start in Baltimore City from whence we will head north and east towards the Eastern Shore.
We will cycle the Eastern Shore south; crossing the Bay Bridge (by vehicle of course), we will head north back to Baltimore.
Our food and essential gear - including tents will be transported by vehicle along the way.
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June
SUN FEST™ WATER SPORTS WEEKEND
Join Journey Outdoors for a weekend filled with a variety of water sport adventures - including canoeing, kayaking, white-water rafting, tubing and swimming.
See the details
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October
Journey Across Maryland (JAM) - Hike Marathon
Join us for our annual Hike Across Maryland along the Appalachian Trail from the Pensylvania border (north) to the Virginia border (south).
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