Classic Pioneer Camping - Black Rock Mountain - Fri, Oct 12 2012

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Classic Pioneer Camping - Black Rock Mountain


The Basics:
Event Type:Camping
Event Location: Black Rock Mountain State Park, Mountain City, GA   Camping: Classic Pioneer Camping - Black Rock Mountain  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Oct 12 2012  8:00 pm >> Sun, Oct 14 2012 11:00 am  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Sep 12 2012 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Thu, Sep 27 2012 5:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 15 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Jenn H
Pam
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Member Cost:$36.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 26 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

This month we are heading to Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia's highest state park at 3,640 feet, to enjoy some lovely Fall colors.

Black Rock Mountain pioneer camping is not your traditional pioneer camping per se.  You have the option of sleeping in one of four bunk houses (each with 8 bunk bed frames) or pitching your tent for the traditional experience. The campsite has a large cabin which we will setup the kitchen and eat in as well as a fireplace, a few couches, electricity and of course, a microwave. The site also has a large fire ring, some infamous pit toilets, and cold water showers.

It's the usual schedule, with people arriving and setting up camp on Friday and dinner around 8ish.  We'll have tunes and dancing in the cabin and a fire outside.  Saturday, after breakfast, we will do an area hike (probably a D4 or better) and then the rest of the day is on your own. I remember an awesome game of horseshoes one year and a great card game another year. Later, its one of my famous dinners and then we can relax around the fire. Sunday, after a light breakfast, we will pack for home.

Join us for another fun (ie, wild dance party) and relaxing (yes but uh...not really) edition of pioneer camping with Jenn!


*PLEASE NOTE: expect late nights, loud people, a little dog slobber, and an awesome weekend!


Required Items to Bring:

Tent (only if you don't want to sleep in a bunk house)
Sleeping bag/pad
Warm change of cloths
Jacket
Rain Jacket
Bug spray
Headlamp
Cup/Mug
Camp chair
(2) bags of firewood (important!)

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Hiking shoes
Camelback
Trekking poles
Sunblock
Camera
Snacks to share with group (optional)
Cooler with your favorite beverages (optional)


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Mountain City, GA, 8:00 p.m. at the pioneer campsite in Black Rock Mountain State Park. I-85N to I-985N to 441N through Tallulah Falls and Clayton; 3 miles North of Clayton, in Mountain City, turn left onto Black Rock Mountain Parkway (look for brown signs) and continue up steep mountain road into the park; at the Y in the road, stay right and follow signs to pioneer camping; turn right on gravel road (next to the cabins) and continue down hill to pioneer campsite.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):220Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 pm
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $88.00 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:

Are Dogs Permitted? Yes, a limited number. NO other pets (ie, cats, birds, lizards, snakes, etc) are permitted. Kennels are not available. Owner is reponsible for feeding and watering. Owner should always clean up after their dog. Owner is also responsible for dogs behavior. If the dog can not be controlled, trip leader may ask the dog to be removed from the trip. The trip leader must approve all dogs prior to the event!!


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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$36.00/Person
Cost Includes:

$36.00 includes camp site rental and all meals.

Additional fees: $5.00 state park parking fee unless you have an annual park pass

Payment can be made via PayPal, PC Banking or check. It is your responsibility to get payment in to met due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.

No partial payment for partial attendance.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Thu, Sep 27 2012.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
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If you cancel on or before Sep 27, you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. No refund if you cancel after Sep 27 unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee.

Event is rain or shine however the trip leader may cancel if extreme weather conditions are forecast.