What we’re about
We love the Great Outdoors and explore it through many different hikes, backpacking tours and skiing events.
Join us on the trails in the mountains, the forests and the woods. Breathe deeply of the fresh air and feel nature's healing powers. With easy banter, camaraderie, some socializing over food and drink, all in our world will be ok.
We value fellowship and camaraderie, practice good hiking etiquette by taking breaks as necessary, and have one guide in front with a "sweeper" in the back in order to leave no hiker alone. We are very supportive of each other, focus on trail safety and practice Leave No Trace ethics.
Prospective members must confirm they have read the BMHC Etiquette before being accepted into the club.
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 the following.
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 “Attend” 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.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tibbet Knob and Big SchlossWolf Gap Recreation Area, Wardensville, WV
These are two scenic, relatively short hikes in the George Washington National Forest, west of Woodstock, VA. Combining them will give us a strenuous hike with an overall distance of about 7.5 miles and elevation gain of about 2,000 feet. Our average pace when moving will be between 2 to 2.5 miles per hour.
We'll do Tibbet Knob first (about 3.1 miles), return to the parking lot, then do Big Schloss (about 4.1 miles), where we'll stop for a snack break. Both offer wonderful panoramic views. The ridgeline we'll be hiking on forms the border between Virginia and West Virginia. We'll meet at the Wolf Gap Recreation Area.
Please plan your drive to arrive early in case of traffic, and to get your boots on and use the facilities so we can start promptly at 9 AM.
No Dogs on this hike
Rehydrate: Woodstock Brewhouse
123 E. Court St, Woodstock, VAHike details:
https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/TibbetKnob/https://www.hikingupward.com/GWNF/BigSchloss/
AllTrails map: Tibbet Knob + Big Schloss
Trailhead: 38.924351, -78.689112 Meet at 8:45am. We hike at 9:00am.
National Weather Service 7-Day Forecast
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 the following Disclaimer / Liability Waiver.
- ONLINE (self-paced) Wilderness First Aid available ALL DAYS NOW until April 30thLink visible for attendees
In your own home, at your own leisure (anytime -- not just the date of this event): now you can learn a ton in the online portion of Disaster + Travel + Wilderness First Aid! COURSE TOPICS VIDEOS are almost exactly as MEDIC SOLO always presents them with the latest on disaster and wilderness medical science. Intermixed at several points we guide you to practice various skills.
Choose one of two ways to learn:
a) Take the self-guided course (no certification) $99.
b) Take the self-guided online course and attend a skills scenarios workshop (one day on-line) and get certified $249 (Early Bird).
Register here: https://solowfa.com/register-online-SOLO-disaster-wilderness-first-aid-course.html
In order to get certified, you will start watching our highly-rated, self-paced videos one month prior to your Skills Scenarios Workshop date and:- Practice skills at home before your Workshop date, send us photographs and our Instructors will provide you with kudos and constructive ideas.
- Pass the multiple-choice quiz and test is what verifies that you're ready for your workshop day with an instructor.
- Attend your online Skills Scenarios Workshop full day with a live instructor and a live human patient. Use a unique software which nearly replicates the in-person learning experience.
- Gain as much to more hands-on learning experience as compared to an in-person course.
- Instructors give individual live feedback to students while you perform hands-on skills in your own home.
- Graduates receive the internationally-renowned SOLO 2-year WFA Certification.
Upcoming online Skills Scenario Workshop dates:
January 25, 2025
March 1, 2025
May 3, 2025
May 31, 2025
and June 14 2025.Sneak peek at the course:
https://www.solowfa.com/online-sample.htmEmail us at courses@solowfa.com with questions.
- Scothorn/Duncan Knob LoopNeeds location
Moderate. Seven miles. 1400' elevation. Duncan Knob itself is an aggressive boulder climb with good views up top.
I will not ascend the Knob. Balance and stamina will come into play for those who choose to tackle it. The group will wait for all "climbers" who ascend the summit.
Fast forward to minute 4:20 to get a glimpse of the boulder climb.
Duncan Knob ClimbTrailhead 38.69143, -78.5800
