2-Hour Buddy Hikes

2-Hour Class & Short Hike
Join one of IntrepiDan’s experienced hikers for an easy walk in the park! This two-hour session begins with a 30-minute informal introduction to the Great Smoky Mountains, the enchanting history of the park and an introduction to hiking.

The informal discussion is followed by a one-hour stroll alongside ______ creek in the Great Smoky Mountains.

This is a great way to get an overview of our national park and the basics of hiking.

9:00am to 11:00am
$95 per person includes coffee and danishes.

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4-Hour Class & Hike


Easy to Moderate
This 4-hour session begins with a 45-minute focused introduction to the Great Smoky Mountains, the enchanting history of the park and a deeper dive into hiking.

The discussion is more structured and discusses the 10 essentials every hiker should carry at all times.

The class is followed by a 3-hour hike with moderate inclines. We stop halfway into the hike for some light snacks before we return back to our basecamp.

Upon return we have a 15-minute debriefing to discuss any area of special interest for the group.

9:00am to 1:00pm
$175 per person includes coffee and danishes on arrival and packaged snacks on the trail.

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8-Hour Class & Hike


Difficult
This 8-hour session begins with a 60-minute focused introduction to the Great Smoky Mountains, the enchanting history of the park and a deeper dive into hiking with a strong emphasis on safety, and leave no trace.

The discussion is highly structured and discusses the 10 essentials every hiker should carry at all times, 7 essential safety skills for wilderness survival, and 5 next steps for growing in your hiking journey.

The class is followed by a 6-hour hike with difficult inclines and declines. We stop several times throughout the hike for rest, snacks and meals.

Upon return we have a 30-minute debriefing to discuss any area of special interest for the group.

9:00am to 5:00pm
$325 per person includes coffee and danishes on arrival and packaged snacks on the trail.