Hike Georgia on AT - Sat, Apr 2 2011, Sun, Apr 3 2011, Mon, Apr 4 2011, Tue, Apr 5 2011, Wed, Apr 6 2011, Thu, Apr 7 2011, Fri, Apr 8 2011, Sat, Apr 9 2011, Sun, Apr 10 2011

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Hike Georgia on AT

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Chattahooche National Forest

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 2 2011, Sun, Apr 3 2011, Mon, Apr 4 2011, Tue, Apr 5 2011, Wed, Apr 6 2011, Thu, Apr 7 2011, Fri, Apr 8 2011, Sat, Apr 9 2011, Sun, Apr 10 2011 9:15 am >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Wed, Jan 26 2011 8:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Tue, Mar 15 2011 10:00 pm

Event Duration:

9 days

Difficulty Rating:

D6: Advanced

Trip Leader(s):

Don Norton (Chicken Feathers)
Regina Reiter

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

3 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

April 2 set up shuttle
April 2 hike to Hawk Mtn Shelter, camp 8 Miles
April 3 Gooch Gap, camp 8.5 miles
April 4 Blood Mountain, camp 10 miles
April 5 Low Gap Shelter, camp 13 miles
April 6 Blue Mountain Shelter 7 miles
April 7Tray Mountain Shelter 8 miles
April 8 Deep Gap Shelter 7.5 miles
April 9 Plumorchard Shelter 8 miles
April 10 Bly Gap 4.5 miles and return to Blue Ridge Gap and car 3 miles total for day 7.5 miles
Total distance- 79 miles
check out this link for a profile map of the Appalachian Trail in Georgia. http://www.georgia-atclub.org and paste in your browser. After page opens under "the taril" click on map and profile on profile map click to enlarge

We will work with everyone and take in consideration their ability

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at the link above or call me at 770-987-1689.

Required Items to Bring:

Tent, Sleeping bag, stove, pot and spoon or spork, food list below of what you will need for the trip, hiking poles and boots rain gear. hat, sunscreen,if you need it)

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner you will need 8-B, 9-L, 8-D
As time gets closer I will email everyone and tell you how to distribute up food

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
snacks, after hike shoes (example croks) you will want to change out of your boots.
If weather is cool at night you might need down jacket or fleece. Hopefully at that time weather will be getting warm. Hat and sunscreen if you need, Sun will be hot and without leaves on trees your head might get sunburned

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

will be published if there is interest. A trip of this length takes a lot of time and preparing that I am not willing to do unless I get some interest. Hope I get some interest though.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

0Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Notes:

I will need couple of volunteers to help with food drops so if you can help please call me 770 987-1689.
There will be 2 food drops you will mail and address as posted. Mail "Priority Mail"
All food drops must be mailed by March 31st
your name
C/O name of business
address as listed below
please hold for AT hiker
ETA date April 5, 2011

1- Mountain Crossing
   12471 Gainesville Hwy
   Blairsville Ga. 30512
   please hold for AT hiker
   ETA April 5 2011

Mountain Crossings will hold package for 2 weeks with $1 at pickup

2- Dusty Call address will be posted later she will deliver food to Unicoi Gap

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

Cost Includes:

The only cost is if you carpool share cost. and if you have to leave trail before end and need shuttle back to your car.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Please contact leader