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White Water Rafting & Camping


The Basics:
Event Type:Whitewater
Event Location: Benton, TN
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 11 2011  11:00 am >> Sun, Jun 12 2011 11:00 am  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Tue, Apr 26 2011 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Jun 1 2011 10:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days
Difficulty Rating:D1: Easy
Trip Leader(s):
Joseph Martin
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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:18
Minimum Group Size:8
Number Registered So Far: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
Had one person on the paid list have to cancel last minute, due to work scheduling problem. Have one spot open if anyone is interested.



Want some excitement and adventure. Do you want to laugh and scream at the same time. Well then join me For an Awesome White Water Rafting ride down the Ocoee river in Ducktown TN. Part of our trip will be on the same white water rapids used for the olympic kayaking events some years back. Afterwards we will camp overnight at the vendors outpost. They will provide tents with sleeping pads. Each tent can sleep 4 people. The vendor we will be using is Big Frog Expeditions.

Saturday: Meet at carpool by 8:45am. Introduce ourselves and then match up the people who are willing to drive with those that prefer not to drive. Hopefully be on the road by 9am. It is a 1.5 to 2hr drive depending on traffic and road conditions. Those that prefer to meet at the event, please be there by 11am. At 11:15am we will meet our guides and they will give us our rafting gear, load us up on the bus and  transport us to the river where we will be get  instructions on proper rafting techniques. After which we head down the river 4.5hrs total which includes a vendor supplied lunch . There are stretches of river that are calm, and the guides will most likely allow those of us that want to do so to jump in the river and swim and or float down the river.  We will then return as we came, arriving back around 5:30pm at which time we will shower and change into dry clothes.

At this time we will select our tents and unload our gear and setup our sleeping bags.  Take a stroll around our campsite, check out the hiking trails or just kick back on one of the chairs on the porch of the outfitters building.

At 7pm we will have a barbecue at the pavillion near the camping area which has grills, electricity and water. Bring whatever food you want to grill. There is a grocery store 2 miles from the outpost you can shop at if you prefer not to bring food with you. After dinner the rest of the night is yours to do what you like. After 11pm the vendor requests no loud noises as other groups may also be camping and may be sleeping.

Sunday: Breakfest of eggs and bacon at 9am. Of course you can bring something else if you prefer. After breakfest pack up and head home. We need to be out of the grounds by 11am.

Required Items to Bring:
Bathing Suit or Shorts that can get wet
Shirt that can get wet
Water shoes, sandels or the like
Windbreaker if you chill easily
Change of clothes and towel
Money to tip your guide
Sleeping bag		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Pillow
Cooler for your sodas or adult beverages
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Headlamp or Flashlight
Hat or Baseball cap
Snacks

How to Get There:
Event Directions:Directions to Big Frog Expeditions
1278 Welcome Valley Road  Benton, TN 37307

Directions from Atlanta
Take I-75 north to the Chatsworth/Hwy 411 exit #293. Turn right onto Hwy
411 North. After crossing the GA/TN state line, travel another 10 miles to
Hwy 64 East-turn left before the bridge. At the top of the ramp turn
right-follow Hwy 64 East 3.5 miles. After crossing a bridge over the
Ocoee River, go 2/10 of a mile and turn left onto Welcome Valley Rd.
Our outpost is 3 miles on the right.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):200Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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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:
This is a rain or shine event.
Inform trip leader if you need to take any meds with you on the raft.
Everyone will be required to  sign a waiver before being allowed to raft.
Watsons grocery store is 2 miles from outpost, should we need to replenish or pick up any supplies or beverages.
Outpost camping policy on alcohol is they do permit it as long as discretion is used when consuming it.

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$99.00/Person
Cost Includes:Costs:
- Upper and lower Ocoee River White water rafting-6 hours, lunch provided.
Vendor supplied tents with sleeping pad.
Use of facilities, which include volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, hiking or relaxing on their big, shady porch. Two large pavillions near the camping areas with grills, electricity and water. Restrooms with hot showers and changing area.

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

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Wed, Jun 1 2011.
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 June 1, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund after June 1 unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full. In that case, you are eligible for a full refund less the $5 administrative fee.