Welcome to SOLE to SOUL
This is a 6-month committment. There are only 30 slots available. Here is what you need to know so that you may make the decision that is best for you.
March 29th / 10A - 1PM / Orientation and Sign-up
- Introduction to Sole Sisters AND Sole to Soul
- Sole Sisters - All female. Beginners to Moderate.
- Sole to Soul - Co-ed. Advanced hikers.
- Program outline
- Trail style lunch
- Gear review
- Sign-ups
April - August / The terrain, distance, and pack weight will increase for each monthly hike. We will hike at least once in a storm. We will hike at least once in the freezing cold. The goal is to prepare for all possibilities when on the AT.
September - Practice hike and camp
October - Appalachian Trail Trip
For NEW hikers we will have bi-monthly in-person classes. For example, fire starting, survivor skills, hammocking, and more. The dates are TBD.
Each Sole to Soul hiker is required to practice independently outside of our monthly Sole to Soul trainings.
***2024 Returning Participants: There will be a fee for the practice hike and camp. Fee will be based on location. There is a fee for the gym should you choose to use the gym again. However, based on Hurricane Helene, there is NO fee for the AT trip.
New participants.
Fees for the program are as follows. $150.00 for a single person with no B2L gym / $250.00 for a couple with no B2L gym / $300.00 for single person with basic gym / $450.00 for a couple with basic gym
I'm stoked to share that Matt St. Clair has happily accepted the volunteer role of Fascilitator for Sole to Soul 2025.
Each monthly practice hike, date and location is TBD. Each month you will receive a communication sharing details of each monthly hike via the Signal App.
Are you ready to step outside of your comfort zone? Are you ready to test your endurance? We are ready to guide you!
For additional details contact Virginia Barnes at 631.506.9669.
With gratitude and peace,
Virginia R. Barnes, 631.506.9669
