Get Ready to Hike Wintergreen

6/5: RAIN: Rain that could be heavy at times will fall all day across Nelson County. Temperatures will be cool with highs in the upper 60’s in the valley and near 60 in the mountains. For the full, local weather report, visit www.NelsonCountyLife.com


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Real Estate Today: Gold Rated Rental Condos: I have two Gold Rated rental condos listed for sale in the Mountain Inn. Visit both 186 Mountain Inn and 155 Mountain Inn. The Mountain Inn is close to all resort amenities and is the main lodge of Wintergreen Resort. Both have income potential within the official WTG rental program. Ask any agent to see these beautiful condos today.

For a free hiking map of the Wintergreen Resort trails, stop by the Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties office in the Mountain Inn. Wintergreen Resort has 30+ miles of hiking trails that are marked and maintained.

Get Ready to Hike the Trails

My husband is planning a Nelson County hike on the Appalachian Trail this Fall. He will hike from the Shenandoah National Park to Rt. 56 in Tyro, VA. We enjoy hiking on the AT. This time it will be to take photos and write stories about the trail in Nelson County. We will be adding the log to both web sites. In the next few months, I will be including information about preparing for any hike, especially hiking on the AT.

Future stories will be about packing for overnight trips, the AT blazes and side trails and the AT in Nelson County and Virginia. If you have Nelson County Hiking reviews that you would like to share, please send them to kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com

One of the questions that I receive often is about the contents of the “hiking day pack” that I have mentioned a few times in my blog stories. It is important to take a day pack with you on any hike. One never knows what may happen, and you will be thankful that you have supplies. Carry this pack even if you think you will only be on the trails for a few hours.

I have a Ridge Runner pack, purchased as a day pack from LL Bean. It cost less than $70. Here is a list of supplies that I carry for a day hike. Even if you are only planning on being on the trail for a few hours, plan to be on the trail for an extra 12 hours. In later posts, I will be providing lists for overnight and longer hikes. Our Nelson County AT hike will cover a few days so we can enjoy the scenery.

Map and Compass (even if I am familiar with the trail)
Water, at least 1 quart
Extra Clothing: Even a sweatshirt in the Summer and a hat
Food: Enough for an extra meal of high-energy food
First-aid kit with blister treatments (I purchased mine at Blue Ridge Outdoors in Wintergreen)
Extra pair of socks
Whistle (Blue Ridge Outdoors)
Garbage bag to carry out trash
Flashlight with extra batteries (even if you think you will only be hiking in the daylight)
Emergency Tarp (Blue Ridge Outdoors)
Sharp knife
Fire Starter (like a candle with waterproof matches)
Toilet paper and small trowel to cover

*During the hot summer, carry 2 or 3 quarts of water

I use an Avon product that is a combination of sun screen and bug repellant.

I suggest that you carry the whistle, even if you are just hiking or walking on some of the easy Wintergreen or Stoney Creek trails. Three blasts of the whistle is the signal for “help needed”. Wildlife also will usually run from the sound of the whistle.


I hope to see you in beautiful Nelson County this Summer…

Kim Chappell is a graduate from the Realtor Institute and is an agent with Wintergreen Resort Premier Properties, the official real estate office of Wintergreen Resort. Kim also lists and sells property in beautiful Nelson County. Contact Kim Chappell at kim@ExperienceNelsonCounty.com or 434-238-2430. The Free Daily Blog is posted on both www.ExperienceNelsonCounty.com and www.ExperienceWintergreen.com