This summer we are planning an extraordinary high adventure trek. It will be an end to end backpacking trek of the Appalachian Trail that runs through the Shenandoah National Park. This hike is about 115 miles long, has approximately 23,000′ elevation gain and 24,000′ elevation loss. The proposed dates of the hike would be June (more…)
In light of our current situation, we are utilizing the power of the Internet to provide training to Trail Life troops. Peak Two is the second of three courses. It serves as an overview to troop operations. It is good for all new troop leaders and prospective leaders. Registration is FREE, but required. Information on (more…)
In light of our current situation, we are utilizing the power of the Internet to provide training to Trail Life troops. Peak One is the first of three courses. It serves as an introduction to Trail Life. It is good for all new troop leaders and prospective troop sponsors. Peak Two serves as an overview (more…)
Notice: Because of the COVID-19 virus, this training class has been canceled. While not the same as in person training, Peak One and Two training is now available online via Trail Life Connect. Just click on “Trail Life University”. Stay safe in these uncertain times. Join fellow central Virginia Trail Life leaders for the first (more…)
REACH 2020 Has Been Rescheduled for September 10-12, 2021 Registration will open March 1, 2020 Being the hands and feet of Christ Join other Trail Life USA Troops for “REACH” Trail Days September 10-12, 2021. Big changes for this year’s event: Navigators and Adventures will be formed into patrols and will be focusing on a (more…)
The RVA area is pleased to announce the first Peak Three course to be held in the NE region of Trail Life USA (Officially numbered 2019-P3-NER-001). It will be held on October 4-5 at Crestwood Presbyterian Church located at 1200 Charter Colony Parkway. This is an adult leader training course. It’s the last of a (more…)
Join other troops in and around Virginia at Shalom Farms the weekend of July 12-14. There is no cost for this event. Troop will need to provide all their own food and camping equipment. Toilet facilities are available. Plan to arrive July 13 sometime late afternoon and camp out in a field next to the barn (more…)
Join other Trail Life USA leaders from across the area in the inaugural Peak One and Two Training Sessions April 20 at Sycamore Presbyterian Church at 510 Coalfield Rd, Midlothian, VA 23114. The new Trail Life USA adult leader training is broken into three modules (called the three Peaks). The first module is basically an (more…)
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL PAYMENT SITE FOR THE JANUARY 2019 TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE TO BE HELD AT HAT CREEK CAMP. Costs: $50 Early Registration, through January 3, 2019 — Otherwise standard cost is $60. This includes Materials, Food & Bunk House Cabin Lodging, Tee Shirts Bunk House campers need to bring bedding, bath towel (more…)
