Key Swap: LeConte, snow, ice, adventure... - Sat, Nov 18 2017

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Key Swap: LeConte, snow, ice, adventure...


The Basics:
Event Type:Hike
Event Location: Smoky Mountains - Mount LeConte   Hike: Key Swap: LeConte, snow, ice, adventure...  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Nov 18 2017  6:00 am >> Sat, Nov 18 2017 8:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 6:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Wed, Nov 1 2017 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Fri, Nov 17 2017 12:00 pm
Event Duration:14 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D5: Difficult
Distance:13.5 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: 16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE SIGNING UP:

This event has special permission to go over the 16 person limit because it will be split into 2 groups going opposite directions on the trails.  This is not an automatic allowance for key swaps but something that gets approved on a case-by-case basis.

This is our first key swap outside the state of Georgia!  Come join us as we cover 13.5 miles in the Smoky Mountains to Mount LeConte.  We'll have 2 carpool groups (8 each), one starting at Newfound Gap and one starting at the Alum Cave Trailhead (at PRECISELY the same time).  We'll meet in the Dining Hall on Mt LeConte for LUNCH/SNACK  (plus HIGH FIVES, CHEST BUMPS, WET WILLIES...) then we'll swap keys and continue on.  Each group will then meet back up for food (and warmth) at Kostas in Dillsboro.  We'll enjoy a meal together 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 dinner after the hike.

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. The Trip Leaders reserve the right to remove any member from this trip, who may not have the physical ability to keep up with the group.

Again, this hike is a D5 in the mountains - it will be strenuous - and possibly dangerous as there's always a chance of snow/ice this time of year on LeConte. We will have more than 3000 ft of elevation gain no matter which team you are on.

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.  The AOC is not responsible for your car, so if you're not comfortable with someone else driving it - please don't offer to drive.

This will be a very long day, possibly very cold, lots of elevation, possibly snow and ice... you must be well prepared and have proven experience to make it on this event.

Here is the daily blog from Mt LeConte: http://www.highonleconte.com/daily-posts

 


Required Items to Bring:

Boots and crampons and/or snowshoes, food, water, appropriate clothing for snow/ice

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

Hand warmers


How to Get There:
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):322Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 6:00 am
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $128.80 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.