Fly or drive into Orlando, FL (MCO). The best time to arrive is between around 9AM-Noon. However, if you have had your virtual equipment shakedown and can save a substantial amount on your flight by arriving a few hours earlier or later, then do so. If you are driving, please let us know as soon as possible if you'd like us to make arrangements for your car.
Call for a free airport shuttle that will pick you up and take you to our local hotel TBD, which will be our base of operations.
We will assemble at: La Quinta Inn & Suites, Orlando Airport North, 7160 N Frontage Rd, Orlando, FL, 32812 / (407) 240-5000.
Although you have already had the online equipment shakedown. We will ask questions about your stuff and try to economize the weight while making sure you are outfitted properly and prepared for the elements.
Make Your Own Trail Mix Bar
"Before" body composition measurements taken
If necessary, go to
REI Winter Park
430 Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, (407) 647-0731
to buy last minute equipment you may have overlooked
We will place all your off-trail stuff in storage for the week. Please keep this to a small amount
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD
Guides prepare dinner in camp. On some trips with longer shuttle times, we may opt to go out for an opening dinner at a local restaurant. (Cost of restaurant dinner not included in trip price)
Camp at TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD