Backpacking Pine Mountain - Sat, Feb 11 2012

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Backpacking Pine Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: FDR State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 11 2012  9:00 am >> Sun, Feb 12 2012 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Jan 17 2012 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Feb 8 2012 9:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Pace:Leisurely
Trip Leader(s):
Jason Hicks
Brandy Lipps
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Member Cost:$14.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:


Ok back to Pine Mountain


We will met at the carpool I suggest about 8:45am and leave at 9 am sharp.  Once there will get to the Pine Mountain State Park office around 10:30-11 ish.  There we will get out backcountry passes and then select the campsite and plan our route.  You can not reserve a specific campsite at Pine Mountain.  You can only reserve one of them and pick out what is left when you arrive at the office. 

The plan though is to get a site that is 5-6 miles in and about the same out.  The pace will be slow and relaxing hike in and out.  Once we arrive at the campsite we will make camp and then gather wood.  Then we can make dinner and relax around the campfire.  Then next morning wake up break camp and pack our way out back to the cars. 

There is a possibility this will be a loop hike or a point to point where we will leave some cars at either end of the hike and then relay back to the other cars.  It depends on the available  campsites. 

In general the the trails at Pine Mountain are rolling hills and in some areas rather flat.  One should not expect massive elevation change or monster climbs or decents.

Required Items to Bring:
Backpack
Tent
Lunch Dinner Breakfast snacks
Water
Warm clothing and raingear if needed
Sleeping bag and pad
Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Favorite Adult beverage be it a coke or whatever u like.  But remember you have to hike it in and out.  Weight matters!
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Trekking Poles
Anything else you might think you need

How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Driving directions will be provided if necessary 2970 Georgia Highway 190 Pine Mountain, GA 31822 (706) 663-4858 If you are driving yourself and not meeting that the carpool please met us at the Park office. We have to get our permits that cost $9.00 per person and I will just collect that money from each person when we get there. The normal $5.00 a car will be paid as well
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):100Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $40.00 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:

This is a D3 trip and not a hardcore trip.  If there is chance for exteme cold or heavy rain it will be postponed.  Also if this trip is your first backpacking trip do not be afraid to email or call me with questions.  This is also a learning experience for you to enjoy the woods!


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Member Cost:$14.00/Person
Cost Includes:

$5.00 for parking permit for each car.
$9.00 for each backcountry permit.

Also please try to bring exact change.  If everyone brings $20 change is hard to come by at the little office there.

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