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If you have a vacation from work or a break from school, get five people together and give us a call. We can help you plan a wonderful hiking adventure along any trail in the lower 48 states ( if you wish to hike with us for more than three weeks, please consult our LONG-DISTANCE HIKING ADVENTURES page ). If you do not have five people, please visit our message board and post about the hike that interests you. Hopefully this will entice others to join with you. Of course, we will hike with less than five people, as long as the full fee for five people is paid...
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COST ( U.S. DOLLARS )
Our cost structure is simple, $100 a day per person. The minimum cost is for five people for seven days, a total of $3500. To determine your cost, multiply the number of people, times the number of days, times $100...
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PAYMENT POLICY
A $100 registration fee must accompany each participants registration form. Registration forms will be sent after the location and dates of the hike have been determined. Full payment is due 60 days prior to the start of your hike. Add 10% to the total cost if registering after that date...
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REFUND POLICY
In the unlikely event that HIKE-USA cancels the hike, all monies paid will be fully refunded. If you cancel your reservation in writing more than 30 days from the start date of your hike, all monies paid will be refunded. If you cancel your reservation in writing after that date, 75% of all monies paid will be refunded. After the start of the hike, there will be no refunds...
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WHAT WE PROVIDE
All necessary transport ( generally including to/from airport, bus station, or parked vehicle ), lots of fresh water, all of your food ( including restaurant meals during planned town stops ), all lodgings ( including motels during planned town stops ), plus chairs, table, propane stove, and pots & pans...
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WHAT WE DO NOT PROVIDE
No supplies, clothing, or gear will be provided. Medical costs are the responsibility of each individual. All restaurant and motel costs during unplanned town stops are not covered. Costs for phone calls from motel rooms are not covered...
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WHAT YOU ARE TO BRING
A gear list will be sent to you that is specific to the hike you have chosen. Your gear and clothing are to be in a backpack or duffel bag that will be carried in our support vehicle. For additional items, we will provide a small container ( approx one foot square ) that will be carried in our support vehicle. For daily use, bring a day/waist/fanny pack capable of carrying food, supplies, and several water bottles...
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GROUP SIZE
For any of these hikes there is a five person minimum, twelve person maximum group size limit. Non-hiking participants cannot be accommodated...
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AGE CONSIDERATIONS
Anyone under the age of 18 must be accompanied, one-on-one, by a parent or guardian...
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AVERAGE MILEAGE
This will be determined as needed...
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MEALS
Each individual is responsible for preparing their own meals using the food that is provided. Our staff will resupply per your requests. Any special dietary needs are to be indicated on your registration form. When in town, we will generally eat at restaurants...
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OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS
At night, the group and the staff will tent at trailheads or campgrounds ( setup and take down your own tent ), or stay at hostels or motels ( single/couple occupancy ). If you so choose, some overnights may be spent on the trail at wilderness shelters or campsites...
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TRAVEL INSURANCE
After reviewing your present insurance, you may wish to consider additional coverage. A search of the internet will reveal many companies that specialize in travel insurance. These policies cover trip cancellation, health, accident, injury, death, etc...
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A FEW OTHER WORDS
These hikes are physically demanding. It is your responsibility to be properly conditioned and in sufficient good health. Please review and understand our BIG FIVE guidelines. Please read and understand all of the information on this website. Bring with you all of the appropriate clothing, food, supplies, and gear. You will be expected to act in an appropriate and respectful manner at all times....
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