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Adventure GRP style, bigger, farther… building on skills!

We will be heading off campus to apply skills gained from the BRX experience. What awaits campers is an in-depth engagement with more of the natural wonders that Western North Carolina offers. Under the guidance and supervision of the GRP Expedition staff, campers can expect a more advanced challenge as we seek out parallel connections from the valley we love at GRP as you answer the call to adventure!

Smoky Mountains Exploration:

Historical sites, soaring peaks and the Appalachian Trail beckon towards adventure on multiple levels. Steeped in cultural history and rich in biodiversity, GSMNP mirrors our own valley at GRP. Be part of this inaugural program as we seek to strengthen mind, body and spirit. Exploration will include a trip to Cherokee North Carolina to visit the Qualla boundary and learn more about the first people to care for this land. After that, we will tour Cade’s Cove to compare and contrast ways of living with settlers of the valley. The bulk of this 12 day experience will be putting our best foot forward on the Appalachian Trail as we hoist our packs to take on a small part of this historic trail.

Trip Overview

  • Length: 12 days
  • Grades: 10th - 12th grade
  • Begins and Ends: GRP Base Camp back field, between 11-11:30AM
  • Airport: Asheville, NC or Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
  • Challenge Level: Intermediate

Linville Gorge Experience:

This adventure will take campers to Grandfather Ranger district to take on one of the best climbing spots in the Southeast. Gear up for hiking, climbing, and camping as well as a dip in the river as you test yourself against the geological masterpiece that is Linville Gorge. The shaping of the earth is on display at every vista along with challenge and reward being a part of each day of this 10 day program. If you have your own gear and have always wanted to have a guide to experience quality climbing… this is the trip for you!

Trip Overview

  • Length: 11 days
  • Grades: 10th- 12th grade
  • Begins and Ends: GRP Base Camp back field, between 11-11:30AM
  • Airport: Asheville, NC or Greenville/Spartanburg, SC
  • Challenge Level: Intermediate with climbing experience required
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