Over Labor Day weekend, the Umbrella Project, a nonprofit based in Thurmont that organizes outdoor excursions for young adults who have lost a close loved one, set out on its first-ever age 30 and older backpacking trip.

Hike participants spent their first day at ThorpeWood getting to know each other, building trust, and diving into the ins and outs of gear and backpacking. A quick hike around the beautiful property set the tone for the weekend.

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