Hike The Mountains.com
We at Hike the Mountains.com specialize in guided hikes, shuttles, services, and advice to the outdoor enthusiast. We love the outdoors and believe in the power of nature to refresh, encourage, and inspire everyone. We feel that participation in a wilderness experience brings into focus what really counts. We want to share the adventure with you. All profits will be donated to a program to help at-risk teens to have a wilderness trip meant to build confidence,to appreciate nature, and to discover their own strengths. You may either donate by clicking to donate on Summit for Someone tab on the navigation bar or call us.
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| Group Sizes |
1 to 8 people
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| Durations |
1 to 12 days
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| Required Skill Level |
Open to All
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| Required Equipment |
Optional
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| Targeted Activities |
Camping, Cycling, Fitness, Hiking, Kayaking, Mountain Biking, Mountaineering, Personal Development, Rafting, Rock Climbing |
| Our Certificatons |
Our guides have wilderness specific medical training. We are current on the National Registry of First Responders. Jim has hiked all 900 miles in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. He has led hikes in Florida and Arizona. Jim is an experienced paddler and raft guide and has been on expeditions including the Grand Canyon. Jim will be attempting the summit of Mt. Olympus in Washington state this July for Backpacker Magazine's Summit For Someone program. Please visit our website fr more information. |
Group Types |
Private |
Groups |
Kids/Youth |
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Elderly |
Workshops/Seminars |
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Mountain Skills & Disciplines |
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Hiking |
Mountaineering |
Canyoneering |
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Backpacking |
High Altitude |
Caving |
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Camping |
Traversing |
Coasteering |
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Rock Climbing |
Aid Climbing |
Big Walling |
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Ice Climbing |
Free Climbing |
Ropes & Knots |
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Bouldering |
Solo Climbing |
Belaying |
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Indoor Climbing |
Lead Climbing |
Rappeling |
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Traditional Climbing |
Top Roping |
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Avalanche Awareness |
Outdoor Survival |
First Aid |
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Environmental Awareness |
Navigation |
Search & Rescue |
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Outdoor Guide-Jim Lumpkins has regularly scheduled hikes. Join him and Professional Photographer Josh Leventhal for their wildflower hike at Norris Dam in March and April 2008. Josh will be talking about some of the finer points of digital photography. There is no fee for the led hike; its only suggested that you contribute to my Summit For Someone cause. Registration however is a must. You may register your intent to participate by sending us an email.
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| Meals |
Optional
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| Local Transport |
Optional
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| Insurance |
Not Applicable
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| Additional |
Guided Hikes, Shuttles, service |
| Nearby Attractions |
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Trails to include: Appalachian Trail, Benton McKaye Trail, Mountains-to-Sea, Cumberland Trail, Lonesome Pine Trail, Foothills Trail. Multiple National Forrest and Wilderness areas. Multiple State Parks, Multiple Rivers, Lakes and some of the best Mountain Biking to be found. |
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