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Intermediate Backpack Trip (Location TBD)

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When

Friday, May 23, 2008 at 5:00 PM 20080523T210000Z

Where

(A location for this meeting hasn't been chosen yet)

Who should come

THOG members looking for an intermediate 3 day backpacking trip to the TN/NC Border Mountains

Expected Attendees

7 people — 7 Yes, 0 Maybe
There's still room for 3 more.

How to find the organizer(s)

"Confirmed participants will be contacted prior to the event"
--Triangle Hiking & Outdoors (Group Organizer Account)

Details

*** IMPORTANT ***

  • A MANDATORY pre-trip meeting and hike will be required for all participants
  • Participants should their own gear (either own or access): suitable backpack, sleeping bag, tent, hiking boots.
  • This is not an beginners trip nor is it a teaching clinic. Participants are expected to have basic skills.

    An intermediate backpacking trip over Memorial Day weekend. Hiking will be generally 4-8 miles a day to provide ample time for rest, and enjoyment of the scenery. The specific location is TBD based on group preference and skill. Preliminary location is planned for the Roan Highlands.

    Event leader: This hike is now being coordinated by Stuart and Sheri. If you have an interest in attending contact them directly.

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    • Sean
      RSVP: Yes
      I'm glad to hear we're back on track! Kudos to Sheri and Stuart.
      Sean (Verified)
      Posted May 15, 8:38 PM
    • Sheri
      RSVP: Yes
      We made the collective decision to section hike from Carver's Gap to 19E on the AT. Time permitting, we may also tackle the Chestnut Ridge trail in Roan Mountain State Park as a day hike. We'll leave from New Hope Commons in Durham at 7:30 AM Saturday, May 24th. I have a REI Half Dome that I'm willing to share if someone wants to split tent weight with me. Let me know.
      Sheri (Verified - Event Leader)
      Posted May 15, 10:49 AM
    • stuartfp
      RSVP: Yes
      IMPORTANT UPDATE 5/15: Sherri and I are leading the trip: Likely through-hiking the A.T. (13 mi) east from Carver Gap. This will be STRENUOUS but scenic, and two nights to break up the effort. We'll meet in Durham SATURDAY (24th) 7:30 AM. Sat will be relatively short: trailhead to first TENT site (not shelter). Sunday we'll tackle the tough stuff. Monday's hike out will be shorter and mostly downhill. This is not a first-timer trip. Cheers, Stu
      stuartfp (Trusted)
      Posted May 15, 10:46 AM
    • stuartfp
      RSVP: Yes
      OOPS, that trip I did was in NC. This coming trip apparently is a park in Tennessee
      stuartfp (Trusted)
      Posted May 9, 12:48 PM
    • stuartfp
      RSVP: Yes
      I've hiked east from Carver Gap on the AT. The bald is VERY nice, but after that there's a lot of strenuous up/down for the net loss of elevation. Returning is the same, but UPhill.
      stuartfp (Trusted)
      Posted Mar 21, 1:08 PM

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    Yes (7)

    • Kristine (+1 guest)

      We met Stuart and Sean last Memorial Day W/E at Hot Springs

    • kimazoid
      (Trusted Member)

      Tentatively - I have to get out of another committment first, but should know within a day or two it I can go. Will update for sure then. Thanks, stuartfp! 5/15

    • Sheri
      (Verified - Event Leader)

      Event co-coordinator.

    • stuartfp
      (Trusted)

      Event co-coordinator.

    • Sean
      (Verified)

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