Mile High Camping - Fri, Sep 9 2011

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Mile High Camping

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

Mile High Campground, 859 Balsam Mountain Rd, Cherokee NC

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Sep 9 2011 10:00 am >> Sun, Sep 11 2011 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 10:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Jul 28 2011 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Mon, Aug 29 2011 11:32 pm

Event Duration:

2 Days 6 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate (Exploratory)

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa Maldonado
Allston
Cristina
Phyllis Melton

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Member Cost:

$20.50/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:

8 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Note: This is an "EXPLORATORY" trip. This means that there are parts of this trip, or perhaps the whole trip, that is new to your Trip Leader(s). However, they are confident that this will not be an issue.
This note is here so that you can make an informed decision. When a Trip Leader isn't personally familiar with a trip, there is an increased chance of things not going as planned and you need to be prepared. The Trip Leader may have additional details in the itinerary.

Itinerary:

We will camp at Mile High Campground located on the Cherokee Indian Reservation.
The elevation at the campground is 5,280 feet and the views are spectacular.
Check out their website: http://campmilehigh.com/
The campground offers hot showers and bathrooms.

On Saturday we will hike in the area. I am researching a few trails.
A suggestion would be to do a Peak bagging Sampler such as Yellow Face,
Waterrock knob and Plott Balsam

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Air Matress or Pad
Warm Clothing for cool tempuratures at night
2 dinners, 2 Lunches and 2 breakfast Meals
Hiking Boots
Headlamp
Camp Chair
Trail snacks
Water
Firewood

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

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

DIRECTIONS:

At HWY. 19 Turn West on Blue Ridge Parkway.
Go 2.5 miles. towards Cherokee.
Turn Right at Wolf Laurel Gap.
Go 1 mile to Mollie Gap, Turn left.
0.25 miles to office.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

170Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

10:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $68.00 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:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$20.50/Person

Cost Includes:

Camping Fees

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Mon, Aug 29 2011.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: *Note: Cancel on or before August 29, receive a full refund less $5 administrative fee. No refund after August 29 unless someone from the waitlist replaces you, and pays in full and then you are eligible for refund less $5 administrative fee.