Guided Hiking
2026-11-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
The magic of Shenandoah can’t be experienced from behind a windshield… The real magic of Shenandoah is waiting to be discovered in the backcountry on the hundreds of miles of trails and old roads found within the park’s boundaries.
Our Guided Hikes range from 2 to six hours (you choose) and the destinations can range from windswept mountaintops to spectacular waterfalls, from wildflower-filled meadows, to traces of old mountain communities.

Flora, fauna, geology and history.. Shenandoah in all of her glory!
All hikes are led by our founder and noted outdoor/wilderness educator, Andy Nichols. Andy is a native son, who has worked around the world. An EMT (wilderness), a passionate teacher and park steward, he is both insured and permitted to guide and teach in Shenandoah.

Discover the magic!

Rappelling
2026-11-14 09:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Experience the thrill of accessing places in the vertical realm!

Learn the techniques to harness gravity to explore cliffs, canyons and structures. Rappelling is a skill used for recreation, work and rescue
Equipment, self rescue, safety, knots, anchors and so much more are covered in this comprehensive introduction.
All necessary equipment his provided for this class.

*Private Adventure
2026-11-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-17 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-20 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-21 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-11-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) and 18 more dates
Sometimes, you just want to experience the exhilaration of adventure with just you, your special friends and a guide. This is for you! You can choose from any of our adventures and classes, or combine any of them into a custom trip. ( we can help you design the experience)
All trips are guided by Andy…
All Private Adventures are led by Andy Nichols, one of the top outdoor adventure educators in the country. Andy has been recognized as an “Outdoor Legend” by “Blue Ridge Outdoors” magazine, and has been featured in magazines including National Geographic Adventure and Southern Living. His students range from Tier 1 operators to Scouts, from corporate executives to family vacationers, from NPS Search and Rescue teams to foreign embassy staff. His more than 50 years of experience will guarantee that you will have an amazing time!

Map and Compass (Land Navigation)
2026-11-20 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Various
Learn about land navigation in the absence of technology. Magnetic Compass, topographic map.. even the Sun! Learn how to find out: Where you are; Where you are going; and, How you are going to get there. This is a full day course, taught outdoors, in the mountains! All needed equipment is provided. Never feel helplessly lost again!
Navigation in the absence of technology is a thousands of years old skill…. But it’s not rocket science. Too many navigation courses become needlessly complex and overly complicated… and leave students more frustrated than empowered… and that is definitely not fun!
See why our class draws students from all over the country.
It’s simple, it’s effective, it’s fun!

Taught in the mountains of Virginia’s Shenandoah National Park National Park, and Maryland’s Catoctin Mountains, the scenery just adds to the magic!
Maryland dates:
Sunday, June 7, Saturday, July 18, Saturday, Aug 1, Saturday, September 5, Friday, October 2, Saturday, November 7
*This class can be offered anytime during the year and in many locations. It is not restricted to just the dates shown. Contact us to schedule your custom class.

Intro to Outdoor Survival/Basic Skills
2026-11-27 09:00 - 15:30 UTC | Various
When everything goes wrong, learn to not just survive, but to thrive!
If you are interested in preparing for the worst, this is a great place to start!
Highly experiential.. learn the skills to survive! Build your own survival kit.. This is fieldcraft and outdoor knowledge and wisdom at the next level.. learn about water acquisition, shelter, signalling, fire building, navigation and so much more.The first half is class the second half is in the field.
No one who enjoys the outdoors should be without this class!
This was developed by Teamlink for the Discovery Channel in support of their Bear Grylls series…
(Classes are offered in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia and the Catoctin Mountains of Maryland)
Maryland dates:
Friday, June 26, Saturday,August 29, Saturday, September 26, Saturday, October 24
*This class can be scheduled upon demand. It is not restricted to the dates indicated
