Primitive Camping - Fri, Apr 25 2008

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Primitive Camping

The Basics:

Event Type:

Camping

Event Location:

National Forest near Amicalola Falls State Park

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Apr 25 2008 9:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: N/A *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Sat, Mar 1 2008 12:00 am

Registration Cut Off:

Sun, Apr 20 2008 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

per itinerary

Difficulty Rating:

D1: Easy

Trip Leader(s):

Michelle Spence
Katherine Martin

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Member Cost:

$35.00/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:

28 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Yes

Itinerary:

Easy

It’s easy to see why this is one of Georgia’s most popular state parks. Amicalola, a Cherokee Indian word meaning “tumbling waters,” is an appropriate name for these 729-foot falls — the tallest east of the Mississippi River. An eight-mile approach trail leads from the park to Springer Mountain, the southern end of the 2,150-mile Appalachian Trail. However, numerous other trails are available for shorter journeys. Be sure to stop by the park office to see nature displays, live exhibits and a gift shop.

This is a great opportunity to get to know some new people and experience the beautiful North Georgia Mountains in Spring. Our favorite site has a creek running through it, and plenty of space for everyone to put up a tent. You’ll go to sleep with the sound of the rushing water and wake up to the sound of bird calls in the morning…

We’ll arrive Friday night, gather firewood and set up our campsite, then enjoy a simple camp meal of hotdogs and hamburgers. As night falls, we can sit around the campfire making s’mores, singing bawdy songs, and telling stories ‘till late into the night. Musicians are welcome to bring their instruments…

This is primitive camping, meaning there are NO facilities…although showers and bathrooms are available in the nearby state park (a 5-10 minute drive) should you be totally averse to “roughing” it. You can also bathe in the stream, if you favor a REALLY cold bath…!

Saturday’s adventures are up to you…after a hearty breakfast, groups can split off to do whatever they please. There are trails in the neighboring state park to a beautiful waterfall, and bike trails and hiking trails in the local area. There are also a few fun roads for a little SUV action….and I’ve seen ORV’s in the area as well.

Saturday night we’ll cook a great campfire meal…best you’ve ever had!

Sunday, there will be people at the camp until mid-day, so plan to stay as long as you like…

NOTE: Please advise any special food needs. We will accommodate your food needs IF advised in ADVANCE.

NOTE: In an effort to be more environmentally friendly, the AOC will no longer use styrofoam plates or plastic cups on our primitive/pioneer camping events. We will recycle all plastics, bottles and cans during our event. We will provide everyone with reuseable plates, bowls, utensils and wash them during the event. We ask for everyone to bring their own drinking CUP and/or Coffee MUG to wash and reuse during the event.

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping Bag
Flashlight
Rain Poncho (it ALWAYS rains in the N. GA mountains!)
Toilet Paper

Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Hiking Gear and Snacks (must be kept in your car…there be bears in them thar’ woods!)
Mountain Bike
Personal Items
At least one change of dry clothes, to be kept in your car in case of a total soaking…
We will provide all of your necessary eating utensils. Additional grills, etc are always welcome.

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

Dawsonville, GA We will try to be at the site before dark (around 9:00 pm) in order to set up camp, and start cooking dinner… 15 miles northwest of Dawsonville on Ga. Hwy. 52. Take 400 North to Hwy. 53 (on your left) Take Hwy. 53 west to Hwy. 183 north to Hwy. 52 east. Park is on your left.

Directions to the campsite to be provided by email prior to the event.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

90Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

N/A

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $36.00 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:

Are Dogs Permitted? Pets are welcome if leashed (no longer than six feet) and accompanied by the owner at all times; however, they are not allowed in or around historic sites, cottages, lodges, group camps, swimming areas. Kennels are not available. Owners should clean up after pets.

Will This Event Occur Rain or Shine? Yes, It almost always rains in the North Georgia Mountains, so be prepared.

NOTE: Please be considerate of others. If you sign-up and cannot attend, please e-mail the event leader, so others that may be on a waiting list may attend. E-mail the leader to be put on a waiting list if the event is at the max number of attendees.

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$35.00/Person

Non-Member Cost:

$35.00/Person

Cost Includes:

$35.00 includes your dinner Friday, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner on Saturday and Breakfast Sunday…..could have lunch as well on Sunday if you are inclined to stay through lunch….

$22.00 deposit due upon signup. Balance due by April 14, 2008
Refunds minus $5 allowed prior to April 14, 2008
No refunds after April 14, 2008

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Sun, Apr 20 2008.

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Cancellation/Partial Attendance: Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: No cancellations for refund allowed after April 21st. Refunds minus fee of $5.00 if cancellation is before the 21st.