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5th Annual Surf & Turf Weekend Adventure - Fri, May 7 2010
PRE-REGISTRATION & ADVANCE PAYMENT REQUIRED:Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page.After you sign up at the bottom, you will be presented with information about how to pay. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.
You are STRONGLY encouraged to read this page in its entirety before signing up. If you'd like to attend, we ask that you abide by our rules and procedures as a time/cost saving process (with an end result of keeping membership free and lower cost events).
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| Event Type: |  | Overnight | |
| Event Location: | | Eagle Ranch in Copperhill TN | |
| Date(s) & Time: | | Fri, May 7 2010
5:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 5:00 pm *log in for location*)
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| Registration Cut Off:
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Fri, Apr 16 2010 5:00:00 PM
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| Event Duration: | | 3 day / 2nights | |
| Difficulty Rating: | | D2: Easy to Moderate | |
| Trip Leader(s): | |
Paula Schubert
Christopher Bolton
You must be logged in to get the Trip Leader contact information.
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| Member Cost: | ![](/image/spacer.gif") | $99.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below) |
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| Participant Info: |
| Who's Invited: | |
Members & Guests, 21 And Older Only
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| Maximum Group Size: | | 50 | | Maximum No. Guests: | | 10 | | Minimum Group Size: | | 40 | | Maximum No. Guests Per Member: | | 1 |
| Number Registered So Far: | |
47 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
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| Are Dogs Permitted: | |
No
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| Itinerary: |
Are you ready to go white water rafting on the Ocoee and enjoy a relaxing weekend at Eagle Ranch?
Join us for our 5th Annual weekend adventure at Eagle Ranch, located in the beautiful mountains of Copperhill, Tennessee. The good folks at Eagle Ranch will be our hosts as well as serving as our outfitter for our white water rafting adventure on Saturday.
The fun begins as soon as you arrive on Friday (anytime after 1pm), so be looking forward to sharing your evening with good company and good food while relaxing around Eagle Ranch. We'll have use of the pavilion, a large outdoor fire circle, and the surrounding areas. We want everyone to feel welcome, so brief introductions will happen campfire style on Friday night. Just say a little something about yourself, that's it.
Tradition has it that we take a night hike up to Ice Mountain, which is approx. 2 miles roundtrip and located on the property. It's optional, but always a popular activity. Don't forget those headlamps! There's some good star gazing up there as well if the night is clear.
On Saturday, we’ll of course begin with a hearty breakfast and then directly after we'll meet back at the Pavilion at 9:30 am for a short safety talk before we are shuttled off to “ride the rapids” and " SURF " the Ocoee River. The Ocoee is world-famous and it offers continuous Class III-IV action. Woohoo! Once we arrive back at Eagle Ranch, lunch will be ready and you’ll have some down time to take in some " TURF ". Lots of things to do: hiking trails, volleyball, horse shoes, and road/mountain biking trails in the immediate area. Bring your own bikes though if you want to ride. Other suggestions would be to bring frisbee, a football, cards, etc. Just remember Eagle Ranch has a total of 120 acres to be explored.
Sunday, we'll have a nice breakfast before packing up and heading back to the real world.
So, both Friday and Saturday nights we’ll have use of a large outdoor fire circle to relax and enjoy. We will also have use of the Pavilion area and this is where we will prepare all of our meals and eat together as a group . Your meals will include: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast.
Please note: You will have a choice of either staying in the bunk houses or pitching a tent.
The bunk houses and bath house with hot showers are located approximately 300 feet from the tent camping and fire circle area.
The tent camping area is very spacious and open. Basically, it's a great big field with plenty of room to spread out.
  
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Required Items to Bring:
Pleasant disposition
Sense of adventure
Old tennis shoes/water shoes/ sturdy sandals such as Tevas/Keens for rafting
Flashlight/headlamp | | Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Tent
Sleeping bag (tent camping or staying in the bunks)
Pillow, top sheet, blanket (needed for the bunks unless you bring a sleeping bag)
Bathing suit or shorts for rafting (jeans aren’t recommended)
Personal items/Toiletries
Towels (don’t forgot a towel for rafting too)
Hiking shoes for our night hike or other hikes around the property
Camera
Camp Chair
Beverage(s) of choice (Adult beverages are allowed)
Snacks (if you feel you need snack(s) in between meals), but guaranteed you won't go hungry.
Lightweight jacket/sweater (in case of a cool night)
Rain poncho or rain jacket | |
| | How to Get There: | | Event Directions: | |
Eagle Ranch in Copperhill, TN
Take I-75 North to I-575 North.
Continue on I-575 even past the point it turns into a divided four lane, which is Hwy 515.
Continue on Hwy 515 into Blue Ridge, GA.
Turn Left on Hwy 5 North at the intersection of Hwy 515 and Hwy 5 in Blue Ridge.
Stay on Hwy 5, go through McCaysville, GA until it dead ends into Hwy 68.
Turn left onto Hwy 68.
Continue on Hwy 68 through Copperhill, TN until you reach Hwy 64.
Turn right(east) onto Hwy 64 going towards Murphy, NC.
Go exactly 3 miles until you see a blue highway sign that reads, “Eagle Ranch – Rafting Horses” on your right. The sign will direct you to the left across the highway. Follow Eagle Ranch signs (some may be low to the ground) 2.5 miles down the little country road into Eagle Ranch.
Directions given by Eagle Ranch website | |
| Carpool to Event Distance (round trip): | | 180Mile(s) |
| Carpool Departure Time: | |
5:00 pm
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| Carpool Location: | |
Log in for location
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| Carpool Directions: | |
Log in for directions
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| Carpool Cost: | |
Approximate vehicle expense for this event is $66.60 (calculated at total miles (180) * $0.370, effective Friday, September 10, 2010). This is based on the current gas, maintenance, and other costs of $0.370 per mile as stated by the IRS & Cars.com. This should be divided by the total number of people in the vehicle (incl driver).
For example: With 4 people in the vehicle, the expense per person on this trip would be $16.65 Alternately your carpool driver may choose to split the maintenance cost plus the actual gas cost among all in the vehicle. Your carpool driver will confirm exactly how much money they require to cover costs. Please split the actual cost among all people in the vehicle.
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| Notes: |
Are Dogs Permitted? Sorry, no pets are allowed on the ranch!
Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes.
- Registration is NOT COMPLETE until you've signed up and paid by the registration cut off date. The money must be in the AOC's possession by that date. No exceptions.
- When a minimum group size appears, this is to let you know that the event will be cancelled with refunds to those who have already paid, if the minimum number of registered participants is not met. For any events where AOC needs a minimum number of participants, there will be absolutely no refunds of money if you or your guest(s) cancel.
- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
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| Cost & Payment: |
| Member Cost: | | $99.00/Person |
| Non-Member Cost: | | $105.00/Person |
| Cost Includes: | |
All meals are included (Friday night dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast.
White water rafting on the Ocoee
Your use of facilities at Eagle Ranch (bunkhouses, tent area, restrooms and hot showers)
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| Payment Cut Off: | | Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Apr 16 2010. |
| Make a Payment: | | Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW. |
Cancellation/Partial Attendance:
Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note:
VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:
A deposit of $50.00 is due within 10 days of sign-up to hold your place on this event otherwise you will be removed from the list. Payment balance is due no later than April 16th.
It is your responsibility to get the payment in on time.
Please allow two days for processing a PayPal transaction and one week for a check.
If you cancel on or before April 16th, then you'll receive a refund of the event cost less $10.00 admin fee
If you cancel after April 16th, then NO refund will be given unless someone from the waitlist takes your spot and pays for the event. You will be refunded your paid money less a $10.00 admin fee once waitlist person pays in full. |
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