SlackPack NC AT 4 days / 50 miles - Wed, Oct 26 2016

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SlackPack NC AT 4 days / 50 miles


The Basics:
Event Type:Adventure
Event Location: NC Appalachian Trail Mile 100-150   Adventure: SlackPack NC AT 4 days / 50 miles  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Wed, Oct 26 2016  7:00 pm >> Sun, Oct 30 2016 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Sat, Sep 24 2016 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Oct 7 2016 8:00 pm
Event Duration:4 Days
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult (Exploratory)
Distance:50 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Wynn
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Member Cost:$285.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:2
Minimum Group Size:18
Number Registered So Far: 7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

Come join us for a great North Carolina Appalachian Trail Slackpack event (mile 100-150 on the trail).  No backpacks required, only daypacks.  We'll stay at a lodge each night and be shuttled to/from our hiking locations each day.

Everyone will be put on the wait list initially - as we are vetting everyone to make sure we have a group that can complete this event and make it enjoyable for all.  If you don't have recent D5/D6 experience on your record - you can expect lots of questions and you should plan to prove yourself by hiking with the trip leaders ASAP.  There are some tough days on this hike and we want everyone to have a great experience with no drama.  Everyone's speed will NOT have to be fast.  We'll probably be in 2 different groups.

This is our daily hike plan:

Wednesday: Travel to the lodge in the evening

Thursday: Albert Mountain to Wayah Gap 15 miles

Friday: Wayah Gap to Telico Gap 14 miles

Saturday: Stecoah Gap to NOC 13 miles

Sunday: Telico Gap to NOC 8 miles

Once a majority of our group is in place we'll discuss meals.  We will have access to a kitchen to cook and there are restaurants in the area as well.  For the meals we plan to eat out - you can certainly elect to cook in if you prefer - so there are options if your diet has certain requirements.


Required Items to Bring:

A great attitude.

Daypack and lunch for each day's hike

Rain gear

Everything you need to be away from home for 4 days

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.

Hiking Poles

Headlamp / flashlight


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Directions to the exact lodge we'll be staying in will be provided to participants

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):260Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $104.00 using a reimbursement rate guideline of $0.400 per mile. The total amount should be divided by the number of people in the vehicle, including the driver. This is a guideline, not a rule, for drivers but the cost should not be higher unless there are extenuating circumstances.

Notes:

Lodge info: http://www.northcarolinalogcabin.rentals/mountain-lodge.html


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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$285.00/Person
Cost Includes:

4 nights lodging, 1 nights dinner, 1 morning breakfast, shuttles each day for hiking

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Oct 7 2016.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note:

Once the funds are due, a refund will only be given if someone else takes your place and pays your expenses.  This is a rain/shine/sleet/snow event - weather will not stop us.