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Trip details, planning, and discussion for the USAF 50 Summits Challenge hike of Spruce Knob, WV.

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Leave No Trace

6/19/2014

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West Virginia Summiters - Expect to pack out everything we pack in on this trip.  Unless there are designated areas for trash and restrooms, please bring it out
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WV Summit gear list

6/19/2014

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Recommended Hiking/Camping Gear List:
- All gear is participants responsibility.  Trip leader will have first aid kit and emergency communication device 

- Tent: recommend group tents if participants know each other, else 2-person, Bivy, or 1-person

- Sleeping bag and pad

- Backpack and rain cover

- Rain gear

- Good hiking boots/gaiters and/or water sandals (will be crossing Seneca Creek 6-8 times)    

- Socks

- At least 1x insulating layer if the temperatures drop

- Hat/Sunglasses

- Sunscreen and bug repellent (Mosquitos and tick repellant)

- Bring water (Bottles, Bladder, etc) and purification system (i.e. iodine tabs, purifier)
   - Can refill water along Seneca Creek

- Camping stove (i.e. Jetboil, MSR), fuel and food/snacks

- Utensils

- Camera

- Head lamp or flashlight

- Personal hygiene and first aid items

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