An Appalachian Trail Get-Together
January 18, 19, & 20
Nantahala Outdoor Center
On the Appalachian Trail @ Milepost 133.9
Wesser, NC
800 232-7238
Fast Links
| Facilities- |
| Lodging- |
| Schedule- |
| Directions- |
| Other Happenings- |
| Important Stuff- |
| How to Help- |
| More Info- |
| Local Weather- (7-Day Forecast) |
In Memory of
Meredith Emerson
May her light shine
through the darkness.
Facilities
Click Here- for a map of the NOC campus
- The Dining Hall (2nd level) and bathhouse (ground level) are in the community building.
- The bunkhouses are in BASE CAMP
- Kleinrath Hall is located in the CABINS area.
- The campfire will be held in the Platform Tents area. This area is closed for tenting during our stay!
- The NOC Store and River's End Restaurant will be open.
Lodging
Bunk Houses-
Shared rustic lodging with baseboard heat (no linens). Community bathhouse.
Please contact the NOC at 800-232-7238 for reservations.
Nantahala Inn-
Just up the road from the NOC. Contact the NOC for rates and reservations.
- Click Here- for motels in Brsyon City (call for seasonal availability).
- Click Here- for Haven's Budget Inn, Franklin, NC Always open and hiker friendly!
- If anyone wishes to rough it, there is a shelter 0.8 miles South of NOC on the Appalachian Trail and several “stealth” spots in the area
Weekend Schedule
| Friday | |
| 3:00 PM | Arrivals begin... Register in the dining hall |
| 7:00 - 8:15 PM | Potluck Dinner- Rucksters are encouraged to bring a sampling of their favorite creation! -In the dining hall |
| 8:30
- 10:00 PM | Walking West with Freedom- Lion King's hike on the Pacific Crest Trail on DVD. -In Kleinrath Hall |
10:15 - 11:30 PM | AT Slide Show- Gail Lowe aka Wheeew dusts off her slides from her ’91 thru-hike. With Q&A -In Kleinrath Hall |
Saturday | |
| 7:00 - 8:30 AM | Breakfast- Blueberry pancakes -In the dining hall |
| 7:30 AM - 1:00 PM | AT Hike- 7.9 mile hike on the AT starting from Tellico Gap. Considered moderate to strenuous. Hike Leader- Lone Wolf. Shuttle provided by Ron Haven -Meet at the dining hall |
| 8:30 - 10:30 AM | AT Hike- Hike to Rufus Morgan Shelter and back. 2 miles, considered easy Hike Leader- Jan LiteShoe. -Meet at the dining hall |
| 9:00
AM - 2:15 PM 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Open Screen! Several trail videos will be available for viewing. -In Kleinrath Hall Silent auction/raffle and Used Gear Sale! See Wendi aka Cuffs for tickets! Drawing to be held after dinner. -In Kleinrath Hall |
| 12:30 - 1:45 PM | Lunch- Chili, Soup, & Sandwiches -In the dining hall |
| 2:30 - 3:30 PM | Leanna Joyner- from the ATC's Asheville office discusses recent developments along the trail. Followed by Q&A. -In Kleinrath Hall |
| 3:45 - 4:00 PM | The Ordinary Adventurer- Jan "LiteShoe" reads several passages from her new book on hiking Vermont's Long Trail. -In Kleinrath Hall |
FREE Time! | |
| 6:30 - 7:45 PM | Dinner- Pasta Dinner with All the Fixin's -In the dining hall |
| 8:00 - 8:45 PM | Fire Creek Rim Trail- Jeffrey Hunter of the AHS discusses this little known 26 mile gem in North Carolina with Powerpoint -In Kleinrath Hall |
| 9:00 - 10:15 PM | Canada's Great Divide Trail- Jim and Ginny Owen discuss their 2007 hike of the GDT with slides -In Kleinrath Hall |
| 10:30
- 12:00 | Campfire- (weather permitting) -At the tent platforms |
Sunday | |
| 7:45 - 8:30 AM | Sunrise Service and Devotional- In Memory of Meredith Emerson. -In Kleinrath Hall |
| 9:00 - 10:30 AM | Breakfast- Southern Style Breakfast- Biscuits and Gravy -In the dining hall |
| 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Tuckertime! Aspiring thru-hikers bring your packs and get Tucked at the Ruck! Read the Tale of Friar Tuck. Includes Q&A on thru-hiking the trail. -In Kleinrath Hall |
| 12:30 - 2:00 PM | Lunch- Leftovers -In the dining hall |
| 2:15 - 3:30 PM | Edward Abbey: A Voice in the Wilderness- On DVD presented by Wheeew followed by a short discussion. -In Kleinrath Hall |
Monday | |
7:30 - 9:00 AM 9:00 - 10:00 AM | Breakfast- -At River's End Restaurant Final clean-up Checkout. |
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Directions
Click here- for MapQuest map and directions
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Other Happenings
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- Used Gear Sale- Bring your more prized gear, that you no longer need or use, and put a price tag on it.
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Important Stuff
- Bring a flashlight or headlamp for navigating around after dark..
- Put your name on everything that you want to have at the end of the weekend.
- Alcohol is permitted, but, of course, everyone is expected to drink responsibly.
- Weather can run the gambit from snow and rain to sunny and seventy. Please come prepared and dress accordingly.
- In order to remain in good
standing with the NOC,
it’s asked, if you pack it in,
pack it out or dispose of it properly.
- See ALDHA’s Endangered Services Campaign.
How to Help
| The Southern
Ruck is a
all
volunteer effort and, as such, much is needed to
ensure its success. Although
a couple of the main meals will be taken care of, you’re encouraged to bring your own soups, salads, side dishes, dessets, snacks, chips and dip, etc. to share with the group. |
We’ll also need pots, pans, cooking utensils, mitts, tongs, mixers, etc., paper and plastic (plates, utensils, napkins, paper towels, trash bags, etc), serving utensils, bowls and the like for serving foods and snacks, foil and plastic wrap, cutting boards, etc. |
I've created an interactive Google Spreadsheet with specific items we'll be needing over the weekend. If you'd like to help out, volunteer, and bring some food, click on the link: User name/email: trasheville@aol.com password: foodlist. It's broken down to Weekend supplies- utensils, Weekend supplies- food, Friday night potluck, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, Saturday dinner, Sunday breakfast, and Sunday lunch. Click on one of the tabs along the bottom of the spreadsheet, click in one of the blank boxes, type your name and what you're bringing. Once you're finished, click publish, re-publish, and save and close (towards the top right). Thank you! |
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More Info
Need more info? Email Sly with any questions, concerns, or suggestions.
Sly's Email
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