Winter Solstice Overnight Backpacking on the Appalachian Trail (Dec 20 & 21, 2025)

Updated Nov 2025 WARNING: It will be very cold. Bring all the layers. Climate's changing. About to quit (or lose) this job. Everyone's really angry at each other. And friends are too busy. You know what would make things better? A camping trip in the middle of it! Why? Because f_ck it. You're done. And that solstice energy will feel special. This camping trip is for anyone who just wants to go camping with positive vibes on the shortest night of the year. This is a professionally guided, overnight camping trip where you'll backpack approximately 3 miles to a location in Harriman State Park, find a suitable clearing (no cabins, no lean-tos, no bathrooms), set up your tent and campfire, and hang in nature with other awesome backpackers.  You'll pack up and backpack back out on the same trail the next day. WHAT TO EXPECT* This trip is rated INTERMEDIATE-to-ADVANCED (mostly due to the extreme cold weather).  See General Trip Information below. DAY 1 10am Arrive at trailhead, check-in, sa