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Saturday, April 5, 2014
Old Rag Day Hike
Trip Leaders: Philip Tateyama + Lauren Mitchell
Sign up and Cancellation Date: Wednesday, April 2

Destination:
Old Rag is a large, outlying mountain that stands alone in the Blue Ridge range just outside of Shenandoah National Park’s formal boundary.  It climbs to a healthy 3,291 feet and features prominent rock features that offer some great climbing or bouldering.  

Details:
The day will begin at 7:30am on Saturday. Please meet the guides in the Marvin Center Great Hall by the glass tables. We will drive to the hiking location, approximately 2 hours away, and begin hiking on the famous 8 mile loop.  We will break for lunch on the summit. Please pack and bring your own lunch as food will not be provided. Weather and time permitting, the group will summit Old Rag for some spectacular views and then return to their van in order to leave before dusk.  The van will arrive back to campus at approximately 7pm, or sooner.

Description of Activity:
Come join us for a day of hiking with GW TRAiLS. The Old Rag hike is a trademark favorite for DC hikers and features challenging rock scrambles and stunning views of the Shenandoah Valley.  Located in the heart of Shenandoah National Park the mountain trail has a fun 2 mile section of scrambling and sliding through and around granite boulders on the way to the summit. Please pack and bring your own lunch as food will not be provided. It is wise to carry at least a small daypack – like a bookbag – for personal supplies, food, and water.  Therefore, on this trip you can expect some strenuous activity included not only in the physical act of walking over steep and often uneven terrain, but also the additional strain of carrying a bookbag or similar pack.  Weather conditions may result in rain, fog, exposure to the sun, and changes in temperature as elevation is gained on the trail so please dress appropriately!  We suggest layering and bringing a rain jacket just in case.  Participants should also be aware that this particular hike may call for the use of hands to aid hiking and climbing over rocky and rough terrain.  The dangers involved include losing your balance and falling, musculoskeletal fatigue and injury from the strenuous nature of the trail and the pace of the hike, and illness resulting from forgetting to stay hydrated, being too exposed to the sun, and lack of nutritional sustenance.

While measures have been taken by TRAiLS and its Guides to minimize these risks, it is the responsibility of the participant to be advised of the risks, accept responsibility for them, and to comply with all recommendations made by the TRAiLGuide regarding the hiking situation and personal safety.  Failure to do so may result in the dismissal of the individual from that particular trip, as well as from future TRAiLS activities.

Packing List:
- bag lunch - Water bottles, 2 filled
- Comfortable non-cotton clothing (layers), - Personal Medications
- Coat -Small backpack
- Raingear - Sunglasses,  
- Hiking boots or sturdy tennis shoes -camera

Please record any medical information and medications you take (name, dose, route, and frequency) that your trip guide should know about either to improve your trip experience or to provide emergency medical care in case you are unconscious.
Examples might include:
I am allergic to penicillen.
I have diabetes and I take _____ at a dose of __ by mouth __ times a day.
I have a seizure disorder and I take _____ at a dose of __ by mouth __ times a day.
I have mild asthma (I carry an inhaler).
I have a severe peanut allergy and I carry an epi pen.
I have a severe bee sting allergy and I carry an epi pen.
I have decreased (hearing|vision).
I have a fear of heights.
I am (vegitarian|lactose intolerant).
I don't like eggs

Assumption of Risk:
The very nature of the activities for this program involves a certain amount of risk, some of which will be highlighted in the trip description portion of this website. Measures have been taken by The George Washington University and the organizations contracted by the University for this program to minimize the risks involved to the participants. Thus, it is the participant’s responsibility to abide by these measures and directions from program staff for the safety and enjoyment of everyone involved. Failure to abide by these measures or directions is at the participant’s own risk, and could result in physical injury and may result in immediate removal from the program. Participants are required to have health insurance that will pay for any required medical care. I understand that The George Washington University reserves the right to contact the designated emergency contact of this student in the event of an emergency.
 
Indemnification:
In exchange for the privilege of participating in these activities, which are strictly voluntary, I discharge, release and waive any liability, cause of action or claim against The George Washington University and those associated with these GW TRAILS activities in the event that I am injured or suffer any loss or other harm or expense while participating in these GW TRAILS activities, or travel to and from the same.
 
Informed Consent - Medical:
I hereby give my consent, in the case of injury or illness, to have a medical doctor, nurse, hospital, clinic, or other medical practitioner provide me with medical assistance and/ or treatment, and agree to be responsible financially for the reasonable cost of such assistance and/or treatment. I also consent, in the case of injury or illness, to first aid treatment.
 
Informed Consent - Release of Information:
By checking below, I grant permission for GW TRAILS to use my name; any photos, film, or videos of me or my likeness; and/or any other identifying information about me, in legitimate accounts of my work and experience as a GW TRAILS participant

Cancellation:
I also understand that by submitting this form I am committing to the trip signed up for and will abide by the rules for cancellation and refund. The rules for cancellation are as follows. You have to inform GW TRAiLS that you will not be going on the trip anymore ON or BEFORE the cancellation date, the date can be found at the top of this form. Trips will go out rain or shine, unless deemed unsafe. Cancellation of your trip registration must be done by alerting GW TRAiLS (via email at trailstrips@gmail.com) by 5pm on the specified cancellation deadline. Lack of prior notification of your intent to cancel from this trip will result in a forfeit of your payment.