Hiking/climbing Via Ferrata

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Via Ferrata (Italian for "road with irons" is a mountain route which is equipped with fixed cables, stemples, ladders, and bridges.
The use of these allows otherwise isolated routes to be joined to create longer routes which are accessible to people with a wide range of climbing abilities.
Walkers and climbers can follow Via Ferrata without needing to use their own ropes and belays, and without the risks associated with unprotected scrambling and climbing.
They involve the use of permanently installed anchor systems, which provide accessibility to those without technical rock climbing skills.
The route is a true work of art, a labor of love, Via Ferrata at Nelson Rocks Outdoor Center offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity for adventurers to experience true mountain terrain and a big adrenaline rush.VIA FERRATA FACTS and FIGURES
3.5 miles long - 1,085 feet elevation gain/loss, 280 feet of vertical exposure, 200 feet long 150 feet high suspension bridge THIS IS PHYSICALLY DEMANDING!Camping Location:
Princess Snowbird Indian Village
Rt. 55
Seneca Rocks, WV 26884
800 772-8342 Price: $88 Via Ferrata/ 1 day CampingPLEASE make payment using Amazon or Paypal to:DARWINCASTILLO@HOTMAIL.COMPayment have to be "IN ADVANCE" in order to make reservation.You will receive a email whit the confirmation number for your payment please you "must" forward that email to me.
Mark on your RSVP which is your preferred climbing group, 14 persons x group. Group 1 (14 person) 8:00 AM-1:00 PM
1.- Darwin
2.- Ryan Luu
3.- Josh McVeigh
4.- Emma
5.- Scott Durloo
6.- Jasmine
7.- Patricia Zingsheim
8.- Tammy
9.- Justin Smith
10.- Vessie Warren
11.- Tina
12.- Gave
13.- Elisa
14.-
Group 2 (14 person) 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
1.- Chris Bernacchi
2.- Heather McInnis
3.- Lily
4.- Gregg
5.- Hassan Amiri
6.- DeeAnn
7.- DeeAnn

What to Bring for Climbing:
Shoes (Tennis shoes or hiking boots)
Outdoor clothing (flexible-light)
Water (Camelbacks/backpacks - You'll need your hands)
Sun block, Gloves. What to Bring for Camping: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Towel, Pillow, Flashlight,
Camp food: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner if you're camping.
Cell Phones: Cell phones do not work in this area. Friday-Saturday Group Cookout
We will need the following list of food and volunteers to bring it.
Please specified in RSVP area what will you bring, in a more important note...WE NEED CHEFS, are you willing to bring and/or cook your secret family recipe for us...?
Food ( need to bring) depending if you're staying 1 or 2 nights.TAMMY - hummus, vegetables, fruit, and chips SCOTT - Veggies/Lettuce/Tomatoes/Onion/Abocado.SCOTT - Ketchup/Mustard/May/Relish TINA - Some marinated chicken/burgers/pattiesDARWIN - 10 pounds Pork-10 pounds beefELISA - Apple juice/Granola BarsLILY - Eggs/BaconLILY - (24) Water-SodaJUSTIN - Bread/peanut butter/almond butter/jelly JASMINE - Fruits-Banana/Apples/etc. RYAN - Brownies/cookies/Muffins Josh McVeigh - Bagels-cream cheeseTINA - PATRICIA - Stove Burner/Grill/Coffee Pot Maker EMMA - Cups/plates/napkins/disposable silverwareGABE - Cheese/crackers/munchies/some fruit
?-Apple cider
?-Coffee/Cream/Sugar
?-Cinnamon sticks-powder/Chop garlic, etc.DeeAnn - Hasan - Hamburgers/Hot Dogs
?-Lantern
?-Grilling utensils
?-Charcoal
?-Wood (DO NOT BRING-We have to buy on site)

DIRECTIONS CAMPIMG GROUND:
D.C./Balt/NO VA travel time 3-4 hrs

• I-66 West toward Front Royal
• 81 South
• Strasburg Exit 296, (Rt. 55 west)
• Right 55 - Proceed through the towns of Wardensville, Moorefield & Petersburg (stay on Rt. 55 - watch for signs) to Seneca Rocks
• While on Rt. 55 -- You will come into Yokum Vacation Land - Pass Motel/Restaurant on Right
• Turn Right into Indian Village - which is really Priness Snowbird
  (If you make it to the intersection of 33 & Yokum Store turn around - It's right before intersection)
  Look for Meetup Signs at Indian Village & for Camp setup DIRECTIONS TO VIA FERRATA - NELSON ROCKS PRESERVE
  To Via Ferrata: Right out of Camp area on Rt. 55 bear left at the three-way stop on Rt.33 East - Proceed 11 miles across River - End of Bridge make Right 28 South
  Go 1/2 mile - Left on Nelson Gap Road
  Meet/Get Gear: Ranger's Station left at entrance
  CARPOOL: Post a Comment on Event!!
  Have a ride: Post where you are coming from, what time, and how many spots.
  Need a ride: Post that you need a ride and contact any offers via e-mail.

Extra curricular activities:Saturday evening: Hiking Seneca Rocks - 2200 ft.Sunday morning: Hiking Spruce Knob - 4863 ft. Making this knob the higher in West Virginia.(If you want to be part of Spruce Knob hike an extra $10 x person camping fee will be needed)

An if you don't have enough adrenaline rush whit the climbing we have an "OPTIONAL" Zip lines canopy tour
CANOPY TOUR FACTS and FIGURES
13 zip lines - 3 sky bridges, 40 foot rappel - Nearly a mile of zip lines from 150 – 680 feet in length Heights up to 80 feet above the forest floor. 70 – 250 pounds weight requirement
Price: $88
(This is optional and is NOT part of previous Via Ferrata fee)

DISCLAIMER: During any adventure trip, everyone is responsible for themselves. The organizer is not responsible for the safety of the participants. I will try my best to prevent any kind of accidents, but I won't be responsible or liable if something happens to you. By joining this trip you acknowledge this.