Winter Primitive Camping - Sat, Feb 28 2015

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Winter Primitive Camping


The Basics:
Event Type:Camping
Event Location: Fort Mountain State Park
Date(s) & Time:Sat, Feb 28 2015  9:00 am >> Sun, Mar 1 2015 4:00 pm  (Carpool Departure: 9:00 am   *log in for location*)
Registration Opens: Mon, Feb 9 2015 10:00 pm
Registration Cut Off: Sun, Feb 22 2015 5:00 pm
Event Duration:1 Days 7 Hours
Difficulty Rating:D3: Moderate
Pace:Moderate
Trip Leader(s):
Phil 'Foz' Parkerson
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Member Cost:$10.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:
Who's Invited: Members Only, 21 And Older Only
Maximum Group Size:12
Minimum Group Size:6
Number Registered So Far: 12 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)
Are Dogs Permitted: Yes

Itinerary:

Think you are tough enough to do some winter camping? Lets find out! Pack that long underwear and join me for some winter primitive camping at beautiful Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, GA.

We'll meet at the carpool early Saturday morning and ride up to the park and setup camp. After a quick lunch, we'll take off to explore the parks natural and made-made wonders and numerous hiking trails. Plan for 5-7 miles of moderate hiking.

Upon returning to camp mid-afternoon, we'll spend some time relaxing and chatting with a nice warm fire and drinks. I will cook up a batch of Foz's 'infamous' chili and fixins for the group.

Sunday morning, pack up and head for home at your leisure.

The campsite is primitive so no water or electricity. It does have an Adirondack shelter and outhouse and is a few hundred feet walk from the parking lot.

Hope you can join me for some winter fun!


Required Items to Bring:

Tent

Sleeping bag/pad

Warm layered clothing

Water

(2) bags of firewood (important!!)

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

Camp chair

Flashlight/headlamp

Beverages/snacks

Saturday lunch

Sunday breakfast

Hiking shoes/poles/backpack


How to Get There:
Event Directions:

Fort Mountain State Park driving directions can be found via Google Maps.

Additional directions to the campsite will be distributed at the carpool.

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):140Mile(s)
Carpool Departure Time: 9:00 am
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Carpool Directions:   Log in for directions
Carpool Cost: Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $56.00 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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Cost & Payment:
Member Cost:$10.00/Person
Cost Includes:

Includes campsite and Saturday dinner only.

Park entrance fee of $5 is additional.

Payment Cut Off:Payment must be received by the AOC on Sun, Feb 22 2015.
Make a Payment:Click here for the details. PLEASE PAY AFTER YOU HAVE SIGNED UP BELOW.

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

If you cancel on or before Feb 23, full payment is refundable less a $2 administrative fee. After Feb 23, there is no refund unless someone replaces you and pays in full, then you'll receive a refund less a $2 administrative fee.

This event is NOT rain or shine. Trip leader may cancel the event is extreme weather is forecast.