Currahee Mt. Outdoor Climb - Sat, Apr 21 2012

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Currahee Mt. Outdoor Climb

The Basics:

Event Type:

Outdoor Climb

Event Location:

Currahee Mt.

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Apr 21 2012 9:30 am >> Sat, Apr 21 2012 5:30 pm (Carpool Departure: 8:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Mon, Apr 2 2012 6:12 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Apr 19 2012 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

8 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Dave

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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:

10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

We will head out bright and early and to get up some stone walls in the wilderness. This climb is planned for Currahee Mountain in North Georgia, but is weather dependent. Currahee is a sunny wall in Mid afternoon so bring lots of water. There are some easier climbs so begginners can get good practice here, but climb at least a Stone Summit 7, please. There is a lot of slab area where brute force will not avail you, technical/balance climbers will find they climb a higher rating here.

This is primarily a top-rope style climbing trip.

Everyone will need to have their own shoes, harness and belay device. You will need to know how to belay. If the trip leader has never climbed with you before, you may be asked to do a short safety check.

A note on ropes (and anchor sets for them), if you have one and will let your AOC friends climb on it, please bring it! it will help the trip go more smoothly and help everyone climb more.

A note on leading, Currahee was bolted by complete idiots, there are several sections with 20ft run outs that could create 40-50ft falls. Bring yoru trad rack or set from the top. (Thankfully, Setting from the top is super easy here with adaquate trails and anchors to reach the top of most climbs)

Required Items to Bring:
Harness, Climbing Shoes, Belay Device, Water

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Lunch, Bug Spray, Sunscreen

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Start at: Indian Trail Park and Ride 1825 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd Norcross

Take I-85 North to I-985 North. This will eventually become US Highway 441.
Take the first Toccoa exit (17/365) and turn right. Follow this down the mountain to a traffic light/intersection (there is a Shell station to the left).
Turn right and proceed about three miles.
Turn left onto a gravel road (with a small brown national park sign), just before a manufacturing plant, and follow it to the top of Currahee Mountain.
The trail skirts the edge of the fenced tower and goes sharply downhill to the top of the Slab Area.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

150Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

8:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $60.00 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:

Weather Dependent

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

Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: Weather Dependent, if you sign up and can't make it please remove yoruself before Registration closes