Frustrated from doing your Taxes? Try this TOUGH Hike. 11 Mi 3200 ft elev

We last did this hike in July 2022 -IT WAS HOT!
We will try April this year.
Scheduled for the day after Tax Day so you can take out your frustrations on the trail, and your body!
RSVP Opens April 12 at 830AM RSVP Closes April 17 at 830AM
Limited to ten participants (including me), everybody goes on wait list, answer my question to get off the wait list in the order that you sign up.

If you change your mind, please change your status before RSVP closes, so that others on the Wait List can join.

AT south from rt 7 to Buzzard Rock "Roller Coaster"
0830 start from the Commuter lot on south side of VA Rt 7

Hike Type: Out and back
Distance: 11 miles!!!
Elevation gain 3200 ft !!!!!
Hike Pace: 2 mph
Hike Difficulty: Very Strenuous !!!!!
DO NOT SIGN UP if you are concerned about the distance and elevation gain. This is a HARD hike.
See the profile picture.

https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/at-from-rt-7-roller-coaster-out-and-back-9d1827d?u=i

3 L water and electrolyte required
extra water in your car
Rehydrate at Bear Chase Brewery https://bearchasebrew.com/
on State Route 601 (aka Blue Ridge Mountain Rd.) just 0.3 miles south of VA Rt 7
33665 Bear Chase Lane
Bluemont, VA 20135
Operating Hours
Sunday–Thursday: 11am–9pm
Friday & Saturday: 11am–10pm
All COVID precautions apply
Reminders: Make sure your emergency contact information is in your pack. Bring insect repellent, hiking poles, at least 3L of water, electrolytes, lunch/snacks. Dress for the weather.
Hopefully it won't be HOT in April.

Late arrival: Please be on time at the meeting place and ensure you let us know if you are LAST MINUTE CANCELLING by 5PM the day before. We will not wait for people who are late.
Health rules:
All COVID protocols apply. Do not sign up if you have a fever, feel sick or have been exposed to anyone with COVID in the past two weeks.
Disclaimer:
Blue Mountain Hiking Club Organizers are not professional guides. Expect the same risks and take the same precautions you would take if you were hiking alone.

With your RSVP you agree with this disclaimer -
DISCLAIMER/Liability Waiver: The Blue Mountain Hiking Club (BMHC) and its Leaders and Organizers/Participants do not take responsibility for any harm, bodily injury, accidents, or damage to personal property. By clicking “Attending” you are confirming that you understand that all outdoor activity such as hiking, backpacking, and trekking have an associated danger, and you will not hold any hike leader/organizer, participant, BMHC member, or any group associated pet responsible for any hazard to your well being. You are fully responsible for yourself and any person under the age of eighteen you bring with you on any hike or event.