👋 Hey there! I’m Jeremy Smith, a Ruby developer who loves backpacking. I’m putting together a backpacking trip in the southern Appalachians for 6-8 Rubyists in September 2025.
If you’re interested, check out the details below.
Some of the details are subject to change, but most of this is set.
A 19-mile section of the Appalachian Trail, starting at Max Patch and ending in Hot Springs, NC. The closest airport is Asheville Regional Airport.
September 24-28 Hitting the trail on Wednesday afternoon, arriving in Hot Springs on Saturday evening. (If you are flying, plan to arrive by Wednesday morning at the latest, and depart Sunday afternoon at the earliest.)
Free! I mean, I’m not personally charging anything. This is an informal trip among Ruby friends, new and old. You will, of course, need to pay for your own travel, accommodations, food, backpacking gear, etc. And we will split any shared costs, like a shuttle service and gas (if we share rides).
I’ll do my best to be a good host on the trail. I’ll set the itinerary, communicate the details with everyone, provide trail maps, organize transportation from our vehicles to the trailhead, and help everyone be as informed and comfortable as possible.
You’ll be responsible for your own travel to the region, your own personal safety, and your own gear and provisions.
We still have room for 2-4 more participants. If you are interested, feel free to DM me on Twitter, or email me. I will be finalizing our participant list on August 31.