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5th Annual Surf & Turf Weekend Adventure




The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Eagle Ranch in Copperhill TN
Date(s) & Time:Fri, May 7 2010  5:00 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 5:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Mar 23 2010 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Apr 16 2010 5:00 pm
Event Duration:3 day / 2nights
Difficulty Rating:D2: Easy to Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Paula Schubert
Christopher Bolton
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Member Cost:$99.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:50
Minimum Group Size:40
Number Registered So Far: 47 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Are you ready to go white water rafting on the Ocoee and enjoy a relaxing weekend at Eagle Ranch?

Join us for our 5th Annual weekend adventure at Eagle Ranch, located in the beautiful mountains of Copperhill, Tennessee.  The good folks at Eagle Ranch will be our hosts as well as serving as our outfitter for our white water rafting adventure on Saturday.

The fun begins as soon as you arrive on Friday (anytime after 1pm), so be looking forward to sharing your evening with good company and good food while relaxing around Eagle Ranch.  We'll have use of the pavilion, a large outdoor fire circle,  and the surrounding areas.  We want everyone to feel welcome, so brief introductions will happen campfire style on Friday night.  Just say a little something about yourself, that's it.

Tradition has it that we take a night hike up to Ice Mountain, which is approx. 2 miles roundtrip and located on the property. It's optional, but always a popular activity. Don't forget those headlamps! There's some good star gazing up there as well if the night is clear.

On Saturday, we’ll of course begin with a hearty breakfast and then directly after we'll meet back at the Pavilion at 9:30 am for a short safety talk before we are shuttled off to “ride the rapids” and " SURF " the Ocoee River. The Ocoee is world-famous and it offers continuous Class III-IV action. Woohoo! Once we arrive back at Eagle Ranch, lunch will be ready and you’ll have some down time to take in some " TURF ". Lots of things to do: hiking trails, volleyball, horse shoes, and road/mountain biking trails in the immediate area. Bring your own bikes though if you want to ride. Other suggestions would be to bring frisbee, a football, cards, etc. Just remember Eagle Ranch has a total of 120 acres to be explored.

Sunday, we'll have a nice breakfast before packing up and heading back to the real world.

So, both Friday and Saturday nights we’ll have use of a large outdoor fire circle to relax and enjoy. We will also have use of the Pavilion area and this is where we will prepare all of our meals and eat together as a group . Your meals will include: Friday dinner; Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner and Sunday breakfast.

Please note: You will have a choice of either staying in the bunk houses or pitching a tent.

  • The bunk houses and bath house with hot showers are located approximately 300 feet from the tent camping and fire circle area.
  • The tent camping area is very spacious and open. Basically, it's a great big field with plenty of room to spread out.

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    Required Items to Bring:
  • Pleasant disposition
  • Sense of adventure
  • Old tennis shoes/water shoes/ sturdy sandals such as Tevas/Keens for rafting
  • Flashlight/headlamp
    		• Recommended Items to Bring:
    Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
  • Tent
  • Sleeping bag (tent camping or staying in the bunks)
  • Pillow, top sheet, blanket (needed for the bunks unless you bring a sleeping bag)
  • Bathing suit or shorts for rafting (jeans aren’t recommended)
  • Personal items/Toiletries
  • Towels (don’t forgot a towel for rafting too)
  • Hiking shoes for our night hike or other hikes around the property
  • Camera
  • Camp Chair
  • Beverage(s) of choice (Adult beverages are allowed)
  • Snacks (if you feel you need snack(s) in between meals), but guaranteed you won't go hungry.
  • Lightweight jacket/sweater (in case of a cool night)
  • Rain poncho or rain jacket

    • How to Get There:
    Event Directions:
    Eagle Ranch in Copperhill, TN
  • Take I-75 North to I-575 North.
  • Continue on I-575 even past the point it turns into a divided four lane, which is Hwy 515.
  • Continue on Hwy 515 into Blue Ridge, GA.
  • Turn Left on Hwy 5 North at the intersection of Hwy 515 and Hwy 5 in Blue Ridge.
  • Stay on Hwy 5, go through McCaysville, GA until it dead ends into Hwy 68.
  • Turn left onto Hwy 68.
  • Continue on Hwy 68 through Copperhill, TN until you reach Hwy 64.
  • Turn right(east) onto Hwy 64 going towards Murphy, NC.
  • Go exactly 3 miles until you see a blue highway sign that reads, “Eagle Ranch – Rafting Horses” on your right. The sign will direct you to the left across the highway. Follow Eagle Ranch signs (some may be low to the ground) 2.5 miles down the little country road into Eagle Ranch.

    Directions given by Eagle Ranch website
    • Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
    Carpool Departure Time: 5:00 pm
    Carpool Location:   Log in for location
    Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
    Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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? Sorry, no pets are allowed on the ranch!

    Will this event occur rain or shine? Yes.


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    Cost & Payment:
    Member Cost:$99.00/Person
    Non-Member Cost:$105.00/Person
    Cost Includes:
  • All meals are included (Friday night dinner, 3 meals on Saturday and Sunday morning breakfast.
  • White water rafting on the Ocoee
  • Your use of facilities at Eagle Ranch (bunkhouses, tent area, restrooms and hot showers)
    • Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Apr 16 2010.
    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:

    VERY IMPORTANT NOTE:

    A deposit of $50.00 is due within 10 days of sign-up to hold your place on this event otherwise you will be removed from the list.  Payment balance is due no later than April 16th.

    It is your responsibility to get the payment in on time.

    Please allow two days for processing a PayPal transaction and one week for a check.

  • If you cancel on or before April 16th, then you'll receive a refund of the event cost less $10.00 admin fee

  • If you cancel after April 16th, then NO refund will be given unless someone from the waitlist takes your spot and pays for the event. You will be refunded your paid money less a $10.00 admin fee once waitlist person pays in full.