Backpacking tune-up week 3 - Wed, Sep 3 2008

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Backpacking tune-up week 3

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Island Ford - Chattahoochee NRA

Date(s) & Time:

Wed, Sep 3 2008 6:00 pm >> N/A

Registration Opens:

Thu, Aug 21 2008 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Aug 31 2008 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 to 1.5 hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Patrick Barry

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

7 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

FREE for AOC members but $3 to park or buy an annual pass!

I'll be leading a few after work hikes with a backpack, increasing the backpack weight each week. Think of this as a backpacking trip without the camping and eating.

As we progress, we'll also increase the mileage and pace. Suggested weight: 15-20% of your body weight, with 5% increase each week until you get to your normal pack weight.

http://www.nps.gov/chat/planyourvisit/islandford.htm

Meet at the Ranger Admin. Buildings. Be prompt, the sun sets earlier each week. Note 6pm start time.

This is not a seminar on how to pack or fit a backpack.

Required Items to Bring:
Backpack, Water, weight (pack what you'd take backpacking)

Rag to wipe sweat or wear a skull cap

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From GA 400, take exit 6, Northridge Road. Get to right hand lane go straight through light to Dunwoody Place

Go .5 miles to Roberts Drive turn right. Go .7miles on Roberts Drive, park entrance will be on your right (Island Ford Parkway).

Meet at the Ranger Admin. Buildings

Notes:

Possible group dinner afterwards If you are an experienced hiker but beginner or nOOB backpacker, this is the time to load a day pack and get a feel for backpacking. Some of us will likely let you try our packs too. Just ask...

NO PETS

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