Kayaking and Bluegrass! - Sat, Apr 17 2010

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Kayaking and Bluegrass!

The Basics:

Event Type:

Water

Event Location:

Dahlonega, GA

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 17 2010 9:00 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:45 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Mar 10 2010 10:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Apr 9 2010 3:00 pm

Event Duration:

Full Day

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Denise Van Huss
Scott Campbell

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Member Cost:

$35.00/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:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

Join us for a fun day of Kayaking and Bluegrass! Beginners Welcome!

Kayaking!
We will start by kayaking down a remote and beautiful section of Yahoola Creek, a tributary to the Chestatee River. This section of creek is about 2 miles and has some fun and gentle Class I+ rapids. The creek will put us into the Chestatee River where we will continue paddling for about 6 more miles stopping at Big Bend Beach for a snack, and continuing on through some more fun Class I rapids.

At the end of our journey down the river we will be shuttled back to the outfitter where we can change clothes and head to Dahlonega!

Bluegrass!
The 13th annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival is an incredible weekend of music and art held each spring in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Old time and blue grass music will fill the Historic Public Square in Dahlonega, GA. Jamming goes on day and night around the square while other local, regional, and national musicians take the main stage. We can have lunch, explore the town, check out some music, and relax before heading back to Atlanta.

:NOTES:
We have reserved 16 sit-inside kayaks for our group. Due to water levels in Yahoola Creek, no canoes are allowed. ALSO, because this is a 2-part event, in an effort to simplify carpooling, payments, shuttling, etc. please do not request to bring your own kayak. Let's all use the outfitter's equipment.

Be advised that it is possible some people may tip over in the river.

Required Items to Bring:
water shoes or sneakers that can get wet - NO FLIP FLOPS
appropriate clothing for the weather and that you don't mind getting wet and dirty
water/snacks
change of clothes and shoes for after the kayaking portion of the trip
towel
sack for wet shoes

DO NOT BRING GLASS CONTAINERS

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Appalachian Outfitters - Take GA Hwy 400 North until it ends (a one hour drive from I-285) Turn left onto GA Hwy 60 (towards Dahlonega) Our Canoe Outpost is 3.5 miles on the left, turn in at the sign that reads River Trips.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

60Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:45 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $24.00 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:

Our intention is to make this a fun, full-day outing combining kayaking with the bluegrass festival. We can coordinate the carpool drivers with those who wish to do both and those who prefer to return to Atlanta after kayaking.

PLEASE NOTE: If water levels are low, we will be unable to do the Yahoola Creek portion of the trip and will do only the Chestatee River. The outfitter will call me the morning of the trip to let me know. This will not change the cost of the event.

Will This Event Occur Rain or Shine? Yes however the outfitter will not run during obviously dangerous conditions. Heavy rainfall or lightning may cause the outfitter cancel the trip.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$35.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$40.00/Person

Cost Includes:

kayak, life jacket, paddle, and return shuttle

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Fri, Apr 9 2010.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: *Note: Before the cut-off date of April 9th refunds less a $5 handling fee are available. After the cutoff date refunds less the $5 handling fee if someone pays and fills your spot. The more notice you give, the better chance you will have in receiving a refund.