Key swap Hightower Gap - Woody Gap 11.8

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Key swap Hightower Gap - Woody Gap 11.8

The Basics:

Event Type:

Hike

Event Location:

Hightower Gap to Woody Gap on the Ga AT

Hike: Key swap Hightower Gap - Woody Gap 11.8

Date(s) & Time:

Sat, Oct 15 2016 7:00 am >> Sat, Oct 15 2016 7:00 pm (Carpool Departure: 7:00 am *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 15 2016 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Oct 8 2016 9:00 am

Event Duration:

12 Hours

Difficulty Rating:

D5: Difficult

Distance:

12 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa
Wynn

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

15 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

Are Dogs Permitted:

Itinerary:

PLEASE READ ALL BEFORE SIGNING UP:

Come join us as we cover 11.8 miles on the Georgia AT. We'll have 2 carpool groups (8 each), one starting at Hightower Gap and one starting at Woody Gap (at PRECISELY the same time). When each group meets in the middle we'll stop for snacks (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 Dahlonega. 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 Dahlonega (15 miles or so).

This is NOT a beginner hike and if you don't have any recent D5 experience we will have lots of questions for you. Approximate elevation gain is 3,000 feet, including ascents of Sassafrass, Justus, and Ramrock Mountains. Again, this hike is a D5 in the mountains - it will be strenuous.

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 - at least 3 liters

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 Dahlonega

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):

120Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

7:00 am

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $48.00 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.