Beginner Backpacking Class with Hike

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Beginner Backpacking Class with Hike

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Newnan, GA

Learn: Beginner Backpacking Class with Hike

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Oct 16 2011 10:15 am >> Sun, Oct 16 2011 2:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 29 2011 5:45 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Oct 16 2011 1:00 am

Event Duration:

3 Hours 45 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D2: Easy to Moderate

Distance:

2 Miles

Pace:

Leisurely

Trip Leader(s):

Ryan Graham
Jimmy

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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:

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

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

This will be an open forum discussion on the gear needed to get started into single day and short multi-day backpacking events. At 10:15 am sharp information will be passed out, different gear will be shown, and ideas to keep cost down will be discussed. This class will be geared for the true beginner. Anyone is welcome to join in and bring their equipment.

After the discussion, anyone willing may hike with one of the backpacks a short distance to gain the experiance of the weight and feel of a pack.

This event isn't expected to run any longer than 4 hours. But, please come flexible with time, this is a first run event and the time may vary.

Required Items to Bring:
Please wear normal hiking clothes. Part of the discussion will cover attire, so this is a good time to wear what you have. Due to this being a short hike, this will also be a good time to start breaking in those new boots.

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking clothes
Hiking boots
A bottle of water
A snack
Something to write with

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Chattahoochee Bend State Park
425 Bobwhite Way
Newnan , GA 30263

From Atlanta Drive I-85 South
I-85 near Newnan, take Exit 47 Hwy. 34 (Bullsboro Blvd.). Go west .8 miles.
Turn right onto Hwy. 34 Bypass (M Farmer Industrial Blvd.) and go 6 miles.
Turn right onto Hwy. 34 (Franklin Road) at 4-way stop and go 8.2 miles.
Turn right onto Thomas Powers Road and go 2.7 miles to a 4-way stop.
The road name changes to Hewlett South Road. Continue straight .9 miles.
Bear left onto Bud Davis Road and go 1.9 miles.
Turn right onto Flat Rock Road.
The road name changes to Bobwhite Way.
Continue straight to gated entrance of the park.
Drive to the end of Bobwhite Way where you will find a parking area at the boat ramp
Look for the group at one of the pavilions

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

44Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $17.60 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:

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

Cost Includes:

Free event. Although parking fee or state park pass is required for every vehicle.

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.