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A few Eastern Hills


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Amicalola State Park
Date(s) & Time:Thu, Apr 8 2010  8:00 am >> N/A
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 1 2010 8:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Mar 15 2010 11:00 pm
Event Duration:three months
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Trip Leader(s):
Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:3
Minimum Group Size:1
Number Registered So Far: 1 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

this is an advance hiker experience. We will meet at Amicalola do the Approach Trail spend the night at Springer Shelter and start toward Harpers Ferry the next morning.Will resupply every 5 days.Take our time and have a great time. When we finish at H F we will catch train to Wahsington D C and from there we will catch transportation to airport. Should be home by July 8


Required Items to Bring:

You have to have 5 days of food before we resupply and what ever you need for a 3 month hike.

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

You are an advance hiker so you should know what to bring


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

400 to Hwy 53 through Dawsonville and follow signs to Amicalola State Park


Notes:

If you are not advance hiker do not register for this trip, this is a long distance hike and we will cover about 14-15 miles per day. We will take a zero day when we want or need to rest. This party is for hiking so no alcohol on this trip. You will need to have spent at least three weeks at one time hikeing to register. You will need to contact me within three days of registering or you will be removed. This trip will cost you about $1800.00 total. you will need about $250.00 cash to start and a ATM or credit card to get cash when you need it. We will stop at every hostile alone the way prices very. You will need money to wash clothes when needed. We will eat in towns when possible.


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