Fly or drive into Albany, NY (ALB). The best time to arrive is between 9AM-2PM, but since the airport is small, flights and arrival times are limited. If your pre-trip virtual shakedown was thorough, and you are "ready to go" by 5PM, you may arrive later.
Call for a free airport shuttle that will take you to our local hotel
We will assemble at: TBD, To Be Determined
Although you have already had the online equipment shakedown. We will ask questions about your gear and try to economize the weight while making sure you are outfitted properly and prepared for the elements.
Make Your Own Trail mix bar from our selection of nuts, fruits and sweets (as well as jerky and trail bars)
"Before" body composition measurements taken
We will place all your off-trail stuff in storage at the hotel or in a storage unit for two weeks. Please keep this to a small amount
Buy common last minute and forgotten items at Eastern Mountain Sports, 1475 Western Ave, Albany, NY, (518) 482-0088 (open until 7PM)
At around 3PM, shuttle to campsite: TBD, To Be Determined Site(s) TBD
Shuttling will take about 1 hours
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