Key swap Unicoi Gap - Dick’s Creek Gap 16.7 - Sat, Jun 18 2016

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Key swap Unicoi Gap - Dick’s Creek Gap 16.7


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Unicoi Gap to Dick's Creek Gap on the Ga AT   Hike: Key swap Unicoi Gap - Dick’s Creek Gap 16.7  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Jun 18 2016  7:00 am >> Sat, Jun 18 2016 9:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Jun 1 2016 9:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Jun 17 2016 6:00 pm
Event Duration:14 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D6: Advanced
Distance:16.7 Miles
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Wynn
Lisa
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Member Cost:None

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:16
Minimum Group Size:4
Number Registered So Far: 14 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE SIGNING UP:

Come join us as we cover 16.7 miles on the Georgia AT.  We'll have 2 carpool groups (8 each), one starting at Unicoi Gap and one starting at Dick's Creek Gap (at PRECISELY the same time).  When each group meets in the middle we'll stop for LUNCH  (plus HIGH FIVES, CHEST BUMPS, WET WILLIES...) then we'll swap keys and continue on.  Each group will then meet back up for food in Helen.  We'll enjoy some great food here before trading cars again for our drive home. 

We will need at least 4 drivers that can handle 3 others in their car to accomplish this.  And you must be willing for someone else to drive your car to Helen (15 miles or so).

This is NOT a beginner hike and if you don't have any recent D5 or D6 experience we will have lots of questions for you.  This is the most strenuous section on the annual slackpacking trip on the Georgia AT.  Again, this hike is a D6 in the mountains - it will be strenuous.

We will be going over 3 mountains: Rocky Mountain, Tray Mountain (2nd tallest on GA AT) and Kelly Knob.  The elevation gain will be over 4000 ft - no matter which direction you go.

Your trip leaders will assign the groups.  If you only want to do this hike if you can hike with XXXX, then we don't want to hurt your feelings so maybe you shouldn't sign up.  We'll be reasonable with a request, but we don't need more drama in our lives.

IF you aren't ok with someone else driving your car and can't fit a total of 4 (including you), please don't sign up to drive the carpool.  If we have a hard time finding drivers, we may have to recruit and remove the last 1 or 2 people that sign up.


Required Items to Bring:

Hiking shoes/boots

Plenty of water

Lunch

A great attitude and smile on your face

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

possible rain gear

money for food in Helen


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Everyone meets at the Mansell Park-n-ride unless you make prior arrangements with trip leaders

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):180Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 7:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $72.00 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:
* We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines while participating in AOC events.


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