3rd Annual Hot Springs and Hiking - Fri, Aug 26 2011

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED: Once you've reviewed the event details, and decided you'd like to join us, you MUST sign up at the bottom of this page. This is a paid event with payment managed through the AOC. Please read the event description carefully for details; you will be given payment instructions after you sign up. Late payments are NOT accepted for this event, in any circumstance.



3rd Annual Hot Springs and Hiking


The Basics:
Event Type:Overnight
Event Location: Hot Srings Resort and Spa, Hot Springs, North Carolina   Overnight: 3rd Annual Hot Springs and Hiking  National Weather Service Forecast
Date(s) & Time:Fri, Aug 26 2011  7:00 pm >> Sun, Aug 28 2011 7:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 3:00 pm   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Jun 6 2011 8:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Mon, Aug 8 2011 10:00 pm
Event Duration:2 nights
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Lisa Maldonado
Jaime
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Member Cost:$40.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:20
Minimum Group Size:10
Number Registered So Far: 29 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: No

Itinerary:

Hot Springs and Hiking has become a popular well loved event. Be prepared to feel happiness and a calming relaxation the entire weekend. You will come home feeling rejuvenated. We will arrive on Friday and set up tents at group sites 463, 465, 467 and 469. Each site will accommodate up to six tents. Please bring your smaller tents to make room for the group. The camping sites are located directly on the French Broad River. We have the Hot Springs hot tubs reserved for Friday night at 9:00 PM for an hour.  On Saturday we will hike The Max Patch trails for approximately 6 miles. Max Patch is a favorite trail with hikers of all degrees of endurance. It is a gentle climb across the southernmost bald on the Appalachian Trail to its grassy summit at 4,629 feet. During the warmer seasons, the trail abounds with wildflowers, blueberries and Butterflies.
We will return to the campground for a swim in the river. You can bring a tube and float down the river in your free time or sit by the river and soak up the sun. The campground has a spa with many treatment options. Feel free to call the spa and book a massage, facial or mudbath. Their number is: 828-622-7676 and website: http://www.nchotsprings.com/. The hot tubs are reserved for our group on Saturday evening from 9:00-10:00 PM
On Sunday morning we will hike the Lovers Leap trail for about 1. 5 miles.
Everyone will be responsible for his or her own food.  There are a few small restaurants in the town of Hot Springs if you do not wish to bring food. The Smoky Mountain Diner serves an awesome breakfast. Hot Springs website: www.hotspringsnc.org


Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag, pad or air mattress
Camp chair
Change of clothes
Toiletry items
Flashlight/headlight
Bug spray
Hiking Boots
Swim Suit
Camelback or Water Bottle
**1 or 2 bags of firewood
Dinner for Friday and Saturday
Breakfast for Saturday and Sunday
Lunch for Saturday
Trail Snacks		Recommended Items to Bring:
Use our Event Checklists to make sure you have everything you need.
Snacks for around the campfire
Treking Poles
Camera
Adult Beverages

How to Get There:
Event Directions:TBA
315 Bridge Street, Hot Springs, NC, 28743
Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):420Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 3:00 pm
Carpool Location:   Log in for location
Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $168.00 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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     - Payment must be received by the payment due date and prior to participation in the event.

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     - No partial payments. All registrants must pay the posted Member Cost regardless of any agreement you may have with any party involved in the event.

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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$40.00/Person
Cost Includes:Camping fees for two nights and Hot Tub use for Friday and Saturday Evening.

Payment should be made via PayPal, PC Banking or check. It is your responsibility to get payment in to meet due dates. Allow two days processing for PayPal and PC Banking and one week to mail a check.
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Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Mon, Aug 8 2011.
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Cancellation/Partial Attendance:   Please review the AOC cancellation policy.
*Note: If you cancel on or before Aug 8, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee.  No refund after Aug 8 unless someone from the waitlist replaces you and pays in full.  In that case, you are eligible for a full refund less the $5 administrative fee