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Shining Rock Beginner Backpacking


The Basics:
Event Type:Backpacking
Event Location: Pisgah National Forest & Shining Rock Wilderness
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Oct 6 2007  7:15 am >> N/A  (Carpool Departure: 7:30 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Fri, Sep 21 2007 12:00 am
Registration Cut Off: Wed, Oct 3 2007 11:59 pm
Event Duration:2 days 1 night
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lee Harris
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:15
Minimum Group Size:0
Number Registered So Far: 10 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:
We will depart the carpool at 7:30 AM and drive approx 4 hrs to the parking area at Black Balsam Knob. Here we will use the bathrooms and gear up for our first climb.

We will head UP Black Balsam Knob .6 mile. The climb is approx 400'. We will eat lunch atop Black Balsam Knob while enjoying the 360 degree views.

After lunch we will descend and then head UP Tennent Mtn. where we will enjoy more 360 degree views. Approx climb 200'

From here we will head down and to the last of our ascents and 80' climb to our campsite. The distance from the parking lot to camp is approx. 3 miles. We will set up camp and survey the area quickly for firewood.

We will grab our mostly empty packs and head towards Shining Rock where we will check out the huge chunks of marble and some more great views. After that we will filter water for diner and breakfast and grab firewood if needed and then head back to camp. The distance is 2.5 miles each way.

Once back at camp we will sit back and relax and reflect upon the days journey over some fine adult beverages (BYOB), maybe some frisbee and some cards after diner. If everything goes as planned we will have a nice fire to sit next to as long as you like.

The next morning we will get up, eat and break camp. We have 2 choices for return. The harder way we came in or a flat old railroad bed, very easy. We will decide that morning and then head back. The drive back is approx. 4 hrs so we should get back late afternoon or early evening. If everyone wants we can stop on the way home for diner.

This is a beginner trip but you MUST be in good physical condition. I am teaching backpacking, not conditioning. If you can hike 8 to 10 miles normally with elevation gaines you will be ok here.

This is a Kick Ass Beginner Trip let me assure you. The views are so worth the effort you will put in.

THIS IS WHAT BACKPACKING IS ALL ABOUT !



Required Items to Bring:
Basic Backpacking Gear. If you don't have a water filter or stove I can arrange to bring extras but I need to know who needs what. I will send out an email once the group is set to determine gear.

I HIGHLY Recommend Trekking Poles.

Meals Needed: 2 Lunches / 1 Diner / 1 Breakfast plus whatever snack you would like.		Recommended Items to Bring:
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How to Get There:
Event Directions:I will pass these out at the carpool.
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):350Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:30 am
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Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $140.00 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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