Cool River Tubing - Sun, May 31 2009

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Cool River Tubing

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Helen, Georgia

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, May 31 2009 11:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 9:15 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Tue, May 26 2009 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, May 30 2009 12:00 pm

Event Duration:

Day

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Steven K
Pam

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Member Cost:

$8.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

37 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

All this recent rain we have been having is good for at least one outdoor activity. The low water levels the past couple of years gave made the always popular tubing trips in Helen far less enjoyable than they could be. However these rains have brought the water levels on the Chattahoochee River (which runs through the middle of Helen) to above normal levels. So we should have more riding and less walking than we did in 07 and 08.

This one is easy. Once we meet at Cool River Tubing, they will provide us tubes and give us a short bus ride to the start. From there we float down the Chattahoochee River back down to downtown Helen. About midway through the tubing there is waterslide which we have the option of stopping at. The whole ride down should take 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

Although the event is rated easy, this is not a flat water float. There will some sections where the river will flow fast (the more the better) and you may have to get out if you get stuck. For those that have come from other regions, this is not the type of tubing you can tie a tube with a cooler next to you.
Once we get back to Cool River headquarters there is an area to change. After that you are are your own. You can get a quick lunch, explore the town of Helen or head back home.

Please use e-mail instead of the phone to communicate with the trip leader until trip day

Required Items to Bring:
Footwear such as water shoes, sandals or old athletic shoes. Flip flops are not recommended. Swimsuit.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Change of clothes, towel, sunscreen, snack to eat before event as 1:00 to 2:00 PM is the estimated finish time.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Exit GA 400 and go north. When GA 400 ends at Chevron station. continue on GA 115. Go 4.8 miles where GA 115 meets GA 52. Turn right. Continue on GA 115 until Cleveland GA. At traffic circle in Cleveland go north on US 129. Then look for GA 75 which will shortly follow. Go north towards Helen. At Helen take a right at Brucken Strasse. Look for the large Cool River Tubing parking lot. The address of Cool River Tubing is 590 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA 30545.

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Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

130Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:15 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $52.00 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:

Please bring cash to pay your carpool driver.

* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.

Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$8.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$8.00/Person

Cost Includes:

The charge for the standard tubing trip is five dollars per person and an additional five dollars if you choose to use the waterslide which is in the middle of the trip. You will probably also want to bring some money for lunch in Helen. Payment will be made by each person to Cool River directly the day of the event.

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Although there is a cost for this event, you do not pay through the AOC. Please review the event details carefully for information about how/where to make your payment.

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