Backpacking Agenda
Day 1 (August 20)
1:00-3:00 pm
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Check-in (refer to info receiving in mid-July)
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3:30 pm
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Group Initiatives
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5:30 pm
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Dinner at faculty member's house
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| 8:00 pm |
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Return to Furman |
Day 2 (August 21)
8:00 am
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Breakfast at Furman
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9:30 am
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Load equipment on van and drive to Blue Ridge Parkway
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12:00 pm
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Lunch
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1:30 pm
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Backpack Wilderness Area
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7:00 pm
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Camp Set-Up
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8:00 pm
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Dinner
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Day 3 (August 22)
8:00 am
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Breakfast
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9:00 am
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Continue backpacking
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12:00 pm
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Lunch
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4:30 pm
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Return to vans
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6:00 pm
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Arrive at Furman
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7:00 pm
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Dinner at Greenville Restaurant
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| 9:00 pm |
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Return to Furman |
Day 4 (August 23)
8:00 am
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Breakfast at Furman
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9:00 am
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College life begins
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What to Bring
Backpacking
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hiking boots or well broken in tennis shoes that provide support
- at least one sturdy water bottle or camelback (a must)
- shirts and shorts that can dry quickly (no cotton)
- several pairs of hiking socks (no cotton)
- rain gear
- bathing suit
- camera
- sleeping bag
- sunscreen
- a hat (optional)
- sunglasses (optional)
Emergency Numbers
Furman University Division of Student Life
864.294.2202
Monday – Friday: 8:30 - 5:00
Furman University Police (24 hour service)
864.294.2111
Transportation from Greenville/Spartanburg Airport
Call Owen McFadden 864.294.2414 and give the airline, flight number, date and time of your arrival. Someone from Furman will meet you at the airport.