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    Trip Sheet

    Blue Ridge Backcountry

    Moderate
    Asheville, NC

    Trail

    Length
    100+ miles
    Elevation
    2,000 - 6,000 ft
    Best Season
    April - November
    GPS
    35.5951, -82.5515

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    Packing Checklist(tuned for moderate terrain)

    • Full tank of fuel and a backup fuel can
    • Drinking water: 1 gallon per person per day
    • Two days of food (even for a day trip)
    • Paper map and offline GPS (Gaia, OnX, or Garmin)
    • First aid kit
    • Tire pressure gauge and 12V air compressor
    • Basic tool kit
    • Headlamp with spare batteries
    • Layered clothing for the forecasted low
    • Fully charged phone and a backup battery
    • Recovery boards (MaxTrax style)
    • Tow strap rated for your GVWR (kinetic preferred)
    • D-ring shackles or soft shackles
    • Spare tire checked to spec
    • Trash bag (pack it out)