Five-fer on the 5th! Zip, Hike, Putt, Paddle and Eat

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Five-fer on the 5th! Zip, Hike, Putt, Paddle and Eat

The Basics:

Event Type:

Adventure

Event Location:

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518

Adventure: Five-fer on the 5th! Zip, Hike, Putt, Paddle and Eat

Date(s) & Time:

Sun, Aug 5 2012 8:10 am >> Sun, Aug 5 2012 6:30 pm

Registration Opens:

Sun, Jul 22 2012 9:00 pm

Registration Cut Off:

Sat, Jul 28 2012 11:59 pm

Event Duration:

10 Hours 20 Minutes

Difficulty Rating:

D4: Moderate to Difficult

Distance:

10 Miles

Pace:

Moderate

Trip Leader(s):

Lauren
Joyce T.

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Member Cost:

$99.00/Person (See Detailed Cost Info Below)

Participant Info:

Who's Invited:

Members Only, 21 And Older Only

Maximum Group Size:

Minimum Group Size:

Number Registered So Far:

16 / 0 (To see who's signed up, log in to the Member Area)

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Itinerary:

How about doing five fun things on the 5th? We will Stand Up Paddle, Hike, eat lunch, play mini golf and end with a Zipline adventure all on the shores of Lake Lanier. If you don't want to do every activity, that's fine - - just hang out and wait on us until we are done. This will be a long, but really fun day. Notice: This is not an activity or "Adventure" for someone who is not used to continuous strenous activity or being outside all day. You will expend a lot of energy doing these activities. Sign up only if you are in proper shape to handle all of the activities. These are several D3 events lumped into one.

1. We will try Stand Up Paddling (SUP). We'll have an hour and a half to spend paddling on the water. There will be basic instruction and the board, paddle and life vest will be supplied. We'll be out on the water right off of the beach area of the Islands and we have two coves to paddle in and around. The Outfitter will provide a suggested route or each person can go his/her own thing. We're starting this one early, before boat traffic picks up. Don't let SUP intimidate you - - it's a quick sport to pick up. Since we're right by the beach, you can always swim, wade or just hang out if you don't like SUP (or if you've had enough). In order to do Stand Up Paddling, you should be comfortable swimming in the lake and potentially ending up far from shore and/or out of short reach of immediate help. You will have a life vest provided by the Outfitter so wear it if you feel it is best for you.

2. After SUP we'll change and go on an awesome hike on the Blue Ridge Extreme Trail. There are restrooms where you can change clothes after our SUP. We'll do approximately 4.5 miles of the 6.3 mile trail. In my opinion, we're doing the nicest and most remote section of trail. There is not too much elevation change on the trail, and most of it is shady; there is usually a nice breeze coming off the water. There's a description of the trail and a trail map from the website below:

Blue Ridge Extreme

Hike along the edge of Blue Ridge Island on a trail forged by deer migrations and natural wildlife. This six mile pathway of rugged terrain winds in and out of secluded coves and peninsulas of the Resort's largest island.

Trail map:

http://www.lakelanierislands.com/cms/pressroom/llir_trailmaps.pdf.

3. After our paddle and hike, we'll be hungry, so we'll grab lunch at Sunset Cove. A link to their menu is below. There is a fee to enter the park ($10 at the gate). Pay the $10 at the gate and bring your receipt with you to the restaurant (Sunset Cove) will they deduct the $10 off of your lunch bill. Be aware: It's impossible to know in advance how busy the restaurant might be, and there is a good chance we'll have to break up into a few different groups/tables.

http://www.lakelanierislands.com/cms/pressroom/sunsetcovemenucmp.pdf

4. How about a quick game of mini golf while our lunch settles? We'll go play an 18 hole round of mini golf at Lakeside Links. You'll get bragging rights for a hole in one and/or the lowest score.

5. We'll finish off the day with two to two and a half hours of zip lining! We'll do the "Pine Isle Remix" which consists of 7 zip lines, including 3 or 4 1000ft lines and one 1500ft dual racing line! This is the best of the best of their zip lines. Check out their website (below) for answers to specific questions and some tips on zip lining. There is a 250lb weight limit and they are strict about it - no refunds if you get there and weigh in over 250lbs. Also, no refunds if you arrive there late and after the group has started. You will need to climb steep steps to get to some towers. Also, you'll be wearing a harness, so please be sure to wear long shorts or pants. You can change after mini golf. Go easy on the adult beverages before zip lining.

http://www.lakelaniercanopytours.com

There are restrooms all over the park and within a short distance of all of our activities (with the exception of some of the hike and probably the zip line). And I'm not sure how accessible they'll be from the zip lines. But we'll have time for them in between each activity.

Payment is due within 48 hours of your signing up. If you don't pay within 48 hours of signing up, you will be automatically moved to the waiting list. Don't expect a reminder email about payment being due. See Cancellation Policy below for more details. If you are paying using a method other than PayPal, email your Trip Leaders as soon as you sign up.

There is a $10 per car fee to enter the Islands (but see #3 above on how that fee can be applied to your lunch).

You are welcome to arrange your own carpools. We will meet just outside of the park and you (or your carpool) will pay for the gate entry and then follow the trip leaders to the first activity in our adventure. We will meet in the small parking lot for "Something Blue" which is a wedding planner for the Islands. It is on your right as you are heading towards the Park. There is a tan building and signs pointing you to Something Blue. You cannot leave a car here. It just before the front gate and there are about 12 parking spots (we'll double park temporarily if we need to). It is on the map in the right hand corner: http://www.lakelanierislands.com/cms/pressroom/llir_map_2011.pdf

Arrive at Something Blue no later than 8:10. If you are late you will be left. If you are late you will be left. If you arrive after 8:10 you will forfeit your spot. We are on a schedule and we will not wait. We suggest you aim to arrive a few minutes before 8:00. If you are late you will be left.

** Please arrive dressed and ready to go for a water activity (i.e. have your swimsuit on). You may also pack/bring a small beach bag with your towel, sunscreen, etc. You can leave it on shore while we're paddling. **

Required Items to Bring:

water, gatorade or whatever you like to keep you hydrated
snacks to fuel yourself
hiking poles if you dig 'em
clothing appropriate for the weather
a sense of adventure!

$10 gate fee and some money for lunch and drinks/snacks if you are going to buy them within the park

Close toed shoes (that won't fly off in the air) and pants or long shorts for zip lining.

Water shoes, flip flops (or bare feet) for Stand Up Paddling.

Flip flops are fine for mini golf.

Hiking appropriate shoes for the hike (no flip flops, but you can wear water shoes like Keens if you like to hike in them. If you wear the same water shoes for SUP, they may be wet for the hike.)

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

You may want to bring a cooler to keep in your car with some drinks and snacks. We'll be back at our cars often and it may save you a few bucks by bringing your own stuff.

sunscreen

bug spray

epi pen or inhaler

towel

swim suit

snacks

beach bag

epi pen or inhaler

How to Get There:

Event Directions:

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford, GA 30518

Directions from their website: http://www.lakelanierislands.com/location

We will meet just outside of the park and you (or your carpool) will pay for the gate entry and then follow the trip leaders to the first activity in our adventure. We will meet in the small parking lot for "Something Blue" which is a wedding planner for the Islands. You cannot park/leave a car here. It just before the front gate and there are about 12 parking spots (we'll double park temporarily if we need to). It is on the map in the right hand corner: http://www.lakelanierislands.com/cms/pressroom/llir_map_2011.pdf

Arrive at Something Blue no later than 8:10. If you are late you will be left.nAgain, if you are late you will be left. If you arrive after 8:10 you will forfeit your spot. We are on a schedule and we will not wait. We suggest you aim to arrive a few minutes before 8:00. If you are late you will be left.

Notes:

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Cost & Payment:

Member Cost:

$99.00/Person

Payment Cut Off:

Payment must be received by the AOC on Sat, Jul 28 2012.

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*Note:

Payment is due within 48 hours of your signing up. If you don't pay within 48 hours of signing up, you will be automatically moved to the waiting list. Don't expect a reminder email about payment being due. If you cancel on or before July 28th, full payment is refundable less a $5 administrative fee. No refund beginning August 1st unless someone replaces you and pays in full; then you will receive a full refund less a $5 administrative fee. The Trip Leader will make a reasonable effort to replace your spot after August 1st but there is no guarantee that you will be able to get a refund.

** The only event that is pre-paid is the zip lining. The Zip Line Outfitter will zip in rain or shine but not in thunder. They have agreed to refund our money if there is thunder (as determined and called by them). I will reschedule for another weekend and just transfer the money to the next event. If you cannot make the next event, you do stand to lose the $5 AOC administrative fee if this event is cancelled and you can't make the rescheduled date. **

No partial payment for partial attendance. on this event! You are welcome to "skip" an event, but you will not receive a refund for the portion you skip.

If you are paying using a method other than PayPal, email your Trip Leaders as soon as you sign up.