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Cabin Camping & Hiking




The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Enota Campground
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Feb 19 2010  7:30 pm >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 3:30 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jan 20 2010 7:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Feb 5 2010 9:00 am
Event Duration:2 Days, 2 Nights
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Pam
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Member Cost:$72.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:16
Number Registered So Far: 19 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

The AOC stayed at Enota for the first time back in August during the Perseids meteor shower.  I have to say, it was the nicest campsite I've ever stayed at in Georgia and have been wanting to return ever since.

However, I recently learned that if it's below 40 at night, I don't want to camp.  Great news!!!  Enota has a private home we can rent right on site!  All the benefits of camping but with the luxury and privacy of our own home in the woods.  We'll be close to some great hiking, right by the stream, and can have a campfire in our yard!

So why am I calling it "Cabin Camping?"  Well, one, because it's going to be pretty cheap to stay there.  Inside.  (With, you know.  Heat.  And bathrooms.  And a kitchen.)  Two, because some of you are going to have to bring blowup mattresses/sleeping pads and sleeping bags.  I know there are 4 bedrooms and a huge room downstairs that can sleep additional people.  On events like this, the trip leader gets their pick of a bed and will share the room with another attendee or two.  (Sorry, no snorers!)  After that, it's usually first come, first serve (pending practability; for example a couple would NOT get a large room that COULD sleep 6). 

Our private house includes a spacious yard (so we can get at least a little loud without anyone hearing us!), kitchen, 3 bathrooms and a firepit.  It's located between the primitive camping sites and Family/RV area.  We should be far enough away from everyone that we won't hear each other.  However, we'll be close enough that we can walk to the public bathouse, trout pond, and hiking trails.  Alcohol is permitted but bad behavior is NOT.  Please be responsible. 

My intention is to have a laid back weekend hiking and relaxing with friends.  I'm hoping we'll all have time to explore the beautiful and unique campground at Enota.  It's a really special place, and there are plenty of trails that lead from the campground to some of North GA's finest hiking.  For those up for a tougher challenge, Brasstown Bald is RIGHT THERE,  literally just minutes away.  It's my intent for us to hike up to the top for sunset on Saturday night.

As far as food goes, Friday night, you're on your own.  We anticipate people will arrive at different times, and it will be a laid back evening.  Bring a snack to share!

Saturday morning, we'll walk over to the restaurant on site where they will whip up a buffet just for our group.  ***Please bring a few dollars as a tip; this campground functions as a non-profit.*** After breakfast, we'll hit the trails! 

Saturday night, I'm sure we'll have worked up an appetite after a day of hiking!  Dinner will probably spaghetti with two types of sauces; one meat, one veggie.  Big salad, some bread. 

Sunday we'll have a lazy and light breakfast and then either wander around Enota or hit Brasstown bald.  We can have lunch on the trail, then head back to Atlanta.


Required Items to Bring:
Hiking Gear
Meals for Friday night dinner and lunch on Saturday/Sunday
Multiple warm layers including baselayer, jacket, sweater, etc- If you've never been on a mountaintop in February, you're in for a shock! 
Washable plate/utensils
Washable Cup/mug (No styrofoam!)
Trail snacks/meal
Hydration pack/water bottle
Lunch for Saturday and Sunday
Pillow
Towel
Headlamp

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking poles
Sleeping pad/air mattress
Sleeping bag
Games, frisbee, ball, hackeysack
Adult beverages
Camp chair
Electrolyte replacement
"Hot hands" hand warmers
Hat
Gloves
Money for Enota restaurant (I've heard the food is really good!)

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions will be handed out at the carpool.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 3:30 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $80.00 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:
A deposit of $36 is due 01/29/2010, with the balance of $36 due  02/05/2010.

Payment may be made via PayPal, PC Banking or Check. It is your responsibility to get the deposit payment and/or balance payment in meet the due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.

Please do NOT bring any firewood to Enota.  They do not want to risk any kind of infestation since the area is vulnerable to some really bad bugs.  Pine beetles, I think.  At any rate, part of your trip cost will cover the firewood we need to buy at Enota.
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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$72.00/Person
Non-Member Cost:$82.00/Person
Cost Includes:2 Nights at Enota with full use of free facilities/trails
Saturday night dinner
Saturday and Sunday breakfast
Wood for campfire

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Feb 5 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: * If you cancel on or before February 5, full payment is refundable less a $5 AOC administrative fee. NO refund unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full. At that time, you would receive full refund less the $5 administrative fee.