Survival knowledge sharing weekend

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Survival knowledge sharing weekend

The Basics:

Event Type:

Learn

Event Location:

Nimblewill Gap Rd, Chattahoochie National Forest

Learn: Survival knowledge sharing weekend

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Sep 29 2012 9:00 am >> Sun, Sep 30 2012 4:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sun, Sep 16 2012 8:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Fri, Sep 28 2012 7:00 pm

Event Duration:

1 Days 7 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Todd M

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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:

4 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

We will be car camping at established (primitive) camp sites on National Forest land. The purpose of the event will be to practice and share knowledge of survival skills.
Upon arrival at the event location we will hold a meeting to discuss the details of the event.
There will be several organized discussions throughout the event covering various survival topics.
Potential topics:
- Shelter building
- Fire building
- Survival gear/emergency kits
- Wild edibles
- Trapping/hunting (this would be for practice only.. as we could not leave traps on NF forest land, and hunting would not be practical per the club weapons restrictions)
- Navigation/orienteering
- Signalling for rescue

Keep in mind that we must follow the rules of the National Forest. As such we will limit our activities to comply with these rules, such as not cutting live trees. See 'additional notes' for link to National Forest rules.

It is recommended to do some reading on survival topics which interest you prior to the event (see 'additional notes' for links). Please email the event leader indicating which topics you are interested in so that we can better plan the itinerary.

Required Items to Bring:

Camping equipment, food, water, rain gear

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

Survival kit, including tools and materials to implement the survival techniques you would like to practice including, but not limited to:

- poles for building shelters
- cordage (many uses)
- tarp/plastic, etc for shelter building
- fire making implements
- water purification devices
- axe/saw
- first aid

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

From Mansell Park & Ride
Get on GA-400 N/US-19 N
6. Turn left onto GA-136 W/Harmony Church Rd/State Route 9 E
Continue to follow GA-136 W
11.9 mi
7. Turn right onto Bailey Waters Rd
3.6 mi
8. Turn right onto GA-52 E
2.9 mi
9. Slight left onto Nimblewill Church Rd
1.2 mi
10. Turn left onto Nimblewill Gap Rd
3.1 mi

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

110Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

9:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $44.00 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:

Other info:
http://www.wilderness-survival- skills.com
http://www.wilderness-survival.net
http://www.m4040.com/Survival/Survival.htm
(this site has a link to download the US Army Survival Field Manual from which much of the site's content was taken)

National Forest Rules:
http://www.fs.usda.gov/wps/portal/fsinternet/!ut/p/c4/04_S B8K8xLLM9MSSzPy8xBz9CP0os3gDfxMDT8MwRydLA1cj72DTUE8TAwjQL8h2 VAQAMtzFUw!!/? ss=110803&navtype=BROWSEBYSUBJECT&cid=fsm9_029232&navid=1100 00000000000&pnavid=null&position=Not%20Yet%20Determined.Html &ttype=detailfull&pname=Chattahoochee- Oconee%20National%20Forest-%20Recreation

There are no restroom facilities, so it will be necessary to bring equipment for proper waste disposal. There is a creek near the camping area for water.
The camp area is situated next to a creek, so fishing is allowed for licensed fishermen according to state fishing regulations.

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

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

We will not cancel this event due to weather unless severe weather is predicted.