AOC 10th Anniversary Backpacking, Elk Rutting, Photography, Fall Foliage Weekend

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AOC 10th Anniversary Backpacking, Elk Rutting, Photography, Fall Foliage Weekend

The Basics:

Event Type:

Backpacking

Event Location:

Cataloochee Valley

Date(s) & Time:

Fri, Oct 8 2010 7:00 pm >> N/A (Carpool Departure: 3:00 pm *log in for location*)

Registration Opens:

Thu, Sep 23 2010 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Thu, Oct 7 2010 9:00 pm

Event Duration:

2 Nights

Difficulty Rating:

D3: Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lisa Maldonado
Jaime

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Member Cost:

None

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

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Number Registered So Far:

18 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

The AOC is celebrating the 10th Anniversary. We will celebrate over the weekend in the beautiful Cataloochee Valley while camping and hunting Elk with our Cameras. There are a few weeks of the year that the Elk in this area attempt to mate. Be prepared to hear the elk bugling.
We will backpack to our primitive campsite #39 Pretty Hollow which is about 2 1/2 easy miles from the parking lot. There will be plenty of photo opportunities including elk, wild turkey, rolling mountains, meandering streams, native plants and flowers, Fall Foliage and much more. The best time to see the elk will be in the early morning and late at night. There will be a photo scavenger hunt on this adventure. I would like for members to share their photo link on the AOC website in celebration of our anniversary. A list of themes to photograph will be provided. You do not have to be a pro photographer. Any skill level photos will be posted. There will be plenty of opportunity for day hikes on the Rough Fork Trail, Boogerman Trail, Pretty Hollow Gap trail to Mount Sterling Ridge and the Cataloochee Divide Trail.

We will need to keep a safe distance from the wildlife and be very quiet as to not disturb their routine.
Video I took from last weekend:

Required Items to Bring:
Tent
Sleeping bag and mat
Headlamp
2 breakfasts
1 lunch
2 dinners
Snacks
Water
Bear Bag
Hiking Poles
Rain Gear
Hiking Boots
Jacket in the event that the weather is cool.

Recommended Items to Bring:
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Camera
Binaculars

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

TBA

Carpool to Event Distance (round trip):

195Mile(s)

Carpool Departure Time:

3:00 pm

Carpool Location:

Carpool Directions:

Carpool Cost:

Estimated cost per vehicle for this event is $78.00 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.