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Wanderbirds Hiking Club

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Rules and regulations

Reservations and Cancellation Policy

If you make a reservation and then must cancel, please do so before noon on Friday, preceding the hike. If you cancel prior to that time, you will receive a refund for bus hikes, minus a $5 processing fee. Otherwise you will get no refund. No refunds for trailhead or carpool hikes.

The standard fare for coach trips (bus hikes) is $30. $5 is the fee for carpool or trailhead hikes.

Suggestions for New Hikers

All Wanderbirds hikes are for the entire day and go rain or shine. Generally, drinking water is not available during the hike. Hikers should bring lunch and water. Boots are recommended for all hikes. Depending on weather conditions, additional clothing may be necessary. Leaders have the discretion to refuse to allow inappropriately-dressed persons to hike.

Responsibility

Hikers are responsible for their own safety, and must assume all risk and liability when hiking with the Wanderbirds. Club leaders and officers shall not be liable for any injuries, loss, or damage to persons or property arising from any hikes, activities, or travel by car or bus. Making a reservation or boarding the bus means that you accept this responsibility.

Membership

Membership dues are $20 per calendar year, which allows you to vote at membership meetings and attend members-only events. Please notify Vice President of any change of your home address, phone number, or email address. Club membership is not required to hike with The Wanderbirds.

Park fees

For hikes beginning inside Shenandoah National Park, the Park Service collects an individual entrance fee of $15.00 per non-commercial bus passenger. This is separate from the Wanderbirds hike fee. Valid, signed, Interagency-Annual (IA-Annual), IA-Senior (formally Golden Eagle or Golden Age) and Shenandoah Annual passes are accepted for entry. Pass holders must have the pass and photo ID ready when entering the park. Pass-holders are allowed 3 guests. This rule typically allows the bus to enter the park without an additional fee.

Hike Restrictions

In the interest of hiker safety it is club policy that hikers new to the club will take the Moderate hike. Hike leaders may refuse permission to hike with the Wanderbirds to persons whom they judge to be improperly equipped or whom they feel may be unable to undertake the hike because of health reasons.