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Outdoor Sites

• Appalachian Trail Conference - The organization that oversees the Appalachian Trail.
• George Washington and Jefferson National Forests - Has info on the local trails and some not so local ones too.
• GORP - All kinds of info on outdoor activities.
• Leave No Trace - "Promotes skills and ethics to support the sustainable use of wildlands and natural areas."
• Trailplace - A series of pages with all kinds of information on the Appalachian Trail.
• YMCA at Virginia Tech - Has info on hikes that the YMCA is leading.
• Roanoke College Outdoor Adventures - Roanoke College's outdoor recreation program. Check out their website with lots of useful info.

Maps

• Map Outfitter - Great place to purchase maps of the area.
• Topographical maps - Two 3-D maps of the area.
• Weather - Planning a trip? Check out the local weather here.

Member Pages

• Lubos' web page - Pictures from Mt. Rainier, Mt. Mansfield and other highpointing adventures.
• Carter's web page - More pictures.

Gear

• Backpacking Gear List - A list of suggested gear to bring on any backpacking trip. Thanks to Roanoke College Outdoor Adventures
• Blue Ridge Outdoors - Located near campus on South Main Street.
• Backcountry Ski and Sports - On Route 460 near the Montgomery County Regional Hospital.
• REI - One of the largest gear stores around.
• Campmor - Lot's of discounts and clearance items can be found here.
• Sierra Trading Post - Lot's of cheap prices here too.
• Eastern Mountain Sports - Another well known gear shop.
• Motorola Two Way Radios -- XTN and CLS Business Radios plus Motorola Talkabout Walkie Talkies - We offer FREE shipping on Motorola 2-Way handheld radios for business or personal communication.

Club Forms

• Trip Waiver
• Work trip report