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I am trying to put together and mark my 2007 calendar with all of next years events dealing with the Appalachian Trail. Here is what I have so far. If anyone knows any otehr please let me know.
SO Ruck
12 - 14 Jan 2007
PA Ruck
26 - 28 Jan 2007
Trail Days
18,19,20 May 2007
Flash Hand
11-22-2006, 01:28
HI ATTroll
I was preparing the thru hike next year, and would like to know which month the Whiteblaze Gathering would take place?
Flash Hand :jump
ALDHA Gathering... Columbus Day weekend.
ALDHA West the weekend before.
HI ATTroll
I was preparing the thru hike next year, and would like to know which month the Whiteblaze Gathering would take place?
Flash Hand :jump
We do not know at this time, but in the past three years it has been taken place either the second or third weekend of September.
Flash Hand
11-22-2006, 02:28
We do not know at this time, but in the past three years it has been taken place either the second or third weekend of September.
Sound perfect to me. I will keep checking this thread.
Flash Hand :jump
Kevin A. Boyce
11-22-2006, 10:45
Bascom Grill Master's RPH Shelter Work Weekend and Hiker Feed.... This year is the third weekend in July due to the ATC event at Ramapo... The Dates are July 20-22, 2007. Bring your bridge building/waterbar installing/puncheaon placing butts on down... Or up depending on your geographical location! :)
Thanks!
KevBoy
well Im planning to start my thourgh hike in march. I can't wait, its going to be so much fun.
I am trying to put together and mark my 2007 calendar with all of next years events dealing with the Appalachian Trail.All the events? Here are a couple of next years events dealing with the Appalachian Trail:
ATC Biennial 2007 - @ Ramapo College in NJ
July 13-20 in Northern New Jersey.
http://www.ramapo2007.org/
Appalachian Trail Institute
February 2nd - 5th
May 14th - 17th
www.warrendoyle.com
Jack Tarlin
11-22-2006, 17:51
Frosty:
Thank you for reminding folks about the ATC Bi-ennial!
It's important that they know about significant, vital, and worthwhile events.
Tha Wookie
11-22-2006, 18:40
what about the Great Southeastern Hiking Festival?
what about the Great Southeastern Hiking Festival?
What abiyut it Wookie. Please fill us in on it and where it is. I have never heard of it.
Frosty:
Thank you for reminding folks about the ATC Bi-ennial!
It's important that they know about significant, vital, and worthwhile events.Heh heh. Just wanted to see if you were online :D
Troll, how about Ron Haven's April Fools Hiker Bash?
Sapphire Inn
Franklin NC
Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1, 2007
What abiyut it Wookie. Please fill us in on it and where it is. I have never heard of it.Great Southeastern Hiking Festival
May 3 - 6, 2007
Montreat Conference Center
Montreat, North Carolina
http://www.americanhiking.org/alliance/sai/festival.html
Heh heh. Just wanted to see if you were online :D
Troll, how about Ron Haven's April Fools Hiker Bash?
Sapphire Inn
Franklin NC
Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1, 2007
Yes I jsut got that in a PM from Ron. Thank you.
Hiker Fool Bash
30 March - 1 April.
Jack Tarlin
11-23-2006, 21:26
The annual Billville Winter Warmer is usually held in late February or early March, at the Doyle Hotel in Duncannon. We're usually there all weekend, with one of the afternoons usually given over to a work/maintenance project, perhaps at the Ironmaster's Hostel in nearby Pine Grove Furnace Park. It's a fun event and all are welcome. Will post more information/dates, etc., when I know them.
Tha Wookie
11-23-2006, 22:33
What abiyut it Wookie. Please fill us in on it and where it is. I have never heard of it.
Look on your homepage.
Here's where the link took me: http://www.americanhiking.org/alliance/sai/festival.html
The annual Billville Winter Warmer is usually held in late February or early March, at the Doyle Hotel in Duncannon. We're usually there all weekend, with one of the afternoons usually given over to a work/maintenance project, perhaps at the Ironmaster's Hostel in nearby Pine Grove Furnace Park. It's a fun event and all are welcome. Will post more information/dates, etc., when I know them.
I knew about the Winter Warmer and the Hiker feed in Duncannon next year and I wrote to Trail Angel Mary asking for dates. I assumed that was who I was suppose to ask. I have not heard back from her yet.
Was I suppose to ask for her or should I get a hold of Jester?
Look on your homepage.
Here's where the link took me: http://www.americanhiking.org/alliance/sai/festival.html
Dah, I feel foolish now. I knew that.
Jack Tarlin
11-23-2006, 22:48
Troll:
I don't know if the dates for the Warmer have been set yet, but Jester's probably the best person to ask, but he might not know yet either!
I'm assuming Mary has something planned for Duncannon next July, but I don't know if anything is set yet for sure. I expect to be on the Trail somewhere at the time and while I assume Jester will be around next summer, Mary's probably the best person to ask about that event. I can only assume that she didn't get back to you with dates or more information because things haven't been decided yet.
minnesotasmith
11-24-2006, 09:40
Bascom Grill Master's RPH Shelter Work Weekend and Hiker Feed.... This year is the third weekend in July due to the ATC event at Ramapo... The Dates are July 20-22, 2007. Bring your bridge building/waterbar installing/puncheaon placing butts on down... Or up depending on your geographical location! :)
Thanks!
KevBoy
Will it involve the water source issue there? IMO that was the biggest drawback to what was otherwise a very good shelter. (I was worried about it being near a road, but that was no problem.)
National Trail Days June 2, 2007.
http://www.americanhiking.org/events/ntd/
What about Trailfest in Hot Springs? Isn't that in April sometime?
Kevin A. Boyce
11-26-2006, 16:23
MS... Not to hijack the thread, but to answer your question... No, there are no plans to address the water at the shelter... They installed the new pump a few years back, and surprisingly, it helped clear the water some what. The water there is just very heavy on the iron, hence the rusty colored water. It will not hurt you... For those that do want clearer water, there is always the stream out back of the shelter, you can pump / treat from there, that water source is fine as well.
The extra rust is mainly a cosmetic problem, and yes, I agree, it does take away from the overall quality of staying there...
I can say that over the years I have used the pump as a water source, and after adding some gatorade, it has been OK to me... I have never gotten sick from it, and have yet to hear anyone having a problem with it either.
I will talk to the official maintainer though and pass along your comments... Who knows what can be done.
Will it involve the water source issue there? IMO that was the biggest drawback to what was otherwise a very good shelter. (I was worried about it being near a road, but that was no problem.)
Catch you on the Trail!
KevBoy
What about Trailfest in Hot Springs? Isn't that in April sometime?
Yes, Trailfest it 14 April this coming year.
tiamalle
11-27-2006, 09:46
Heh heh. Just wanted to see if you were online :D
Troll, how about Ron Haven's April Fools Hiker Bash?
Sapphire Inn
Franklin NC
Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1, 2007Thanks Frosty,and welcome back 2007 as for welcome to all whiteblazers.At a close count we had over 770 greatest people on earth and hope we can beat that in 2007.
All have a good day,Ron
I am trying to put together and mark my 2007 calendar with all of next years events dealing with the Appalachian Trail. Here is what I have so far. If anyone knows any otehr please let me know.
SO Ruck12 - 14 Jan 2007PA Ruck26 - 28 Jan 2007Trail Days18,19,20 May 2007
GroundHog Day
Hike Naked Day
My Birthday:D
yugrekih
12-01-2006, 13:16
ADD in the ShenRUCK, May 18-28, 2007
http://www.hike-usa.com/shenruck
Pittsburgh
I have to confess now. I have been working on a WhiteBlaze calendar that I was hoping to put on the web site for sale. I was trying to get all the Appalachian trail events going on in 2007 to put on the calendar.
Here is what everyone has posted and what I have gather from the posts so far.
Jan 12 - 28, SO Ruck
Mar 30 - 1 Apr, Hiker Fool Bash
Apr 14, Trailfest
May 3 - 6, Great Southeastern Hiking Festival
May 18 - 20, Trail Days
May 18 - 28, ShenRUCK
Jun 2, National Trails Day
Jun 21, Summer Solstice
July 13 - 20, Appalachian Trail Conservancy 2007 36th Biennial Conference
Jul 20 - 22, Bascom Grill Master's RPH Shelter Work Weekend and Hiker Feed
Sep 15 - 16, WhiteBlaze event (proposed)
Oct 6 - 8, The Gathering (ALDHA)
Lone Wolf
12-11-2006, 05:36
SORUCK is Jan. 12-15
PARUCK is Jan. 26-28
Hardcore at Kincora May 20/21
Dec 31/Jan 1
Springer Mtn New Years
This is an AT trail-related event, but not really a get-together:
March 24
ALDHA Steering Committee, Ironmasters Hostel,
Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Pa.
Here is the latest update. I also need some ideas. I need 5 more good quality high resoluction pictures for the calendar.
Jan 12 - 28, SO Ruck
Jan 26 - 28, PA Ruck
Mar 30 - 1 Apr, Hiker Fool Bash
Apr 14, Trailfest
Apr 14, MATC annual meeting
May 3 - 6, Great Southeastern Hiking Festival
May 18 - 20, Trail Days
May 20 - 21, Hardcore
May 18 - 28, ShenRUCK
Jun 2, National Trails Day
Jun 21, Summer Solstice
July 13 - 20, Appalachian Trail Conservancy 2007 36th Biennial Conference
Jul 20 - 22, Bascom Grill Master's RPH Shelter Work Weekend and Hiker Feed
Sep 15 - 16, WhiteBlaze event (proposed)
Oct 6 - 8, The Gathering (ALDHA)
Dec 31, New Years on Springer Mtn
Lone Wolf
12-12-2006, 07:43
SORUCK is Jan.12-15 not 12-28
SORUCK is Jan.12-15 not 12-28I was thinking that would be a long time spent Rucking.:D
Lone Wolf
12-12-2006, 10:37
I was thinking that would be a long time spent Rucking.:D
No doubt. I'd have to go to AA afterwards especially if General is there. Last year he brought some demon alkyhol. Untaxed. What happens in cabin C stays in cabin C.:)
Kevin A. Boyce
12-12-2006, 12:37
Hey ATTroll... lately I have seen a few websites that you can download a wallpaper for your desktop that had a calendar on part of the screen. They usually have a seasonal scene, and in part of the screen shot is a calendar... Maybe something like that listing what is going on that month.
I know your plate is full already, and I am sure you would love to get out and hike more then just running a hiking website, but that might be a cool idea... Maybe something available only to donating members to get a few more folks... Any photo folks out there know what I am talking about and maybe could lend a hand?
All this talk of rucks has given me an idea....Appalachian Trail "RUCK U." t-shirts.
D'Artagnan
12-19-2006, 17:27
All this talk of rucks has given me an idea....Appalachian Trail "RUCK U." t-shirts.
Or "I hiked the AT and all I got to show for it was this Ruckin' T-Shirt".
galaleemc
12-20-2006, 18:59
Ok ATTROLL its time to go public with this.
Cloud9 will Host a St Paddy's Day Party Saturday March 17, 2007 Noon to 11 p.m. Please join us around our fire pit even if you are not staying with us. Call for a shuttle for a nominal fee. $5 per person Traditional and Non traditional Irish Feast. Crutch and possibly Solace and myself will be cooking. We hope to have entertainment.
706 896 8959
http://www.upperhightowertrout.com/hikers.html
Ok ATTROLL its time to go public with this.
Cloud9 will Host a St Paddy's Day Party Saturday March 17, 2007 Noon to 11 p.m. Please join us around our fire pit even if you are not staying with us. Call for a shuttle for a nominal fee. $5 per person Traditional and Non traditional Irish Feast. Crutch and possibly Solace and myself will be cooking. We hope to have entertainment.
706 896 8959
http://www.upperhightowertrout.com/hikers.html
Laura
I had that on the calendar I was working on already. I was just waiting for you to say the word.
I have the calendar done and it has gone to print. I am waiting for the first one to come to verify the photos are not grainy before I announce it. So if there are any more dates that have not been meantioned you now it the time to bring them up.
RiverWarriorPJ
12-21-2006, 14:53
A new member to WhiteBlaze here...Wondering if the peeps here meet @ TrailDays...:-? ...do we have a booth set up & so on...thnx in advance..
A new member to WhiteBlaze here...Wondering if the peeps here meet @ TrailDays...:-? ...do we have a booth set up & so on...thnx in advance..
In the past we have never really had a booth in the park. I have hang out at Fishin Fred's booth on main street a little in the past. I am going to look into WhiteBlaze having a booth this year at Trail Days in the park all by ourselves. The only problem with this is that it leaves me or SGT Rock strapped to the booth all day long. We like to get out and visit just like everyone else does.
Max Power
01-06-2007, 13:31
I'm hosting and event here at Fontana Village, NC.
HI-YAK: Another Dam Festival
April 12 -17
This event if for hikers and kayakers, and really anyone else who wants to come. We will be doing trail work with the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, and BMT Association, as well as river clean up along the Cheoah River.
There will be bands, films, speakers, and much more.
Bummer, I won't be around. I like the Village!
Gray Blazer
01-06-2007, 19:18
The second annual Rocky Bald Hiker Feed is Mar 30 -Apr 1st or roundabouts. Ron, maybe a group of us will head over from Tellico Gap.
In the past we have never really had a booth in the park. I have hang out at Fishin Fred's booth on main street a little in the past. I am going to look into WhiteBlaze having a booth this year at Trail Days in the park all by ourselves. The only problem with this is that it leaves me or SGT Rock strapped to the booth all day long. We like to get out and visit just like everyone else does.
Ask for volunteers to man the booth. I will be glad to put in a few hours and I'm sure many others would do the same.
Ask for volunteers to man the booth. I will be glad to put in a few hours and I'm sure many others would do the same.
That is a good idea. When Trail Days starts getting closer I will bring this subject up again and see what we can come up with.
Maybe we can have a set schedule. Like a military watch schedule so all hours are cover.
StarLyte
01-07-2007, 05:31
I'm hosting and event here at Fontana Village, NC.
HI-YAK: Another Dam Festival
April 12 -17
This event if for hikers and kayakers, and really anyone else who wants to come. We will be doing trail work with the Smoky Mountains Hiking Club, and BMT Association, as well as river clean up along the Cheoah River.
There will be bands, films, speakers, and much more.
BIG THANKS TO TRAIL CREWS EVERYWHERE!!!
Thank you for your hard work and devotedness.
This is MY YEAR to give those people special recognition and rewards!
Fannypack
01-07-2007, 08:35
BIG THANKS TO TRAIL CREWS EVERYWHERE!!!
Thank you for your hard work and devotedness.
This is MY YEAR to give those people special recognition and rewards!
Starlyte, posting at 04:31... late nite or early start? have a good day...
StarLyte
01-07-2007, 08:51
Starlyte, posting at 04:31... late nite or early start? have a good day...
At 4:00 a.m. I dream of Starbucks.
At 4:30 - 5:00 a.m. I'm usually drinking it.
See you soon friend!
Lone Wolf
01-07-2007, 09:33
Starbucks!? More like Fourbucks. That stuff is overpriced.:)
Jim Adams
01-07-2007, 10:57
trail fest?
Lone Wolf
01-07-2007, 10:59
trail fest?
In Hot Springs usually in April. Not a well-attended affair.
Jim Adams
01-07-2007, 11:05
i've driven down there for the past 2 years and really enjoyed it. seems like you get to know a few hikers better due to the compactness compared to trail days. i'm hoping to make it that far on the AT for trail fest before i have to leave for the PCT, just don't know a date.
geek
Lone Wolf
01-07-2007, 11:07
i've driven down there for the past 2 years and really enjoyed it. seems like you get to know a few hikers better due to the compactness compared to trail days. i'm hoping to make it that far on the AT for trail fest before i have to leave for the PCT, just don't know a date.
geek
I agree. I'm over Trail Days. I'm glad I got to do Trails Days "back in the day". Looking forward to not being there this year.
Not there? :eek: I was hoping Rock and ATtroll would put you on display at the WB booth as an example of what can happen to those choosing to hike the AT! I can see it now: There you stand with a sign around your neck saying 'Don't let this happen to you!'
Sleepy the Arab
01-07-2007, 13:14
Starbucks!? More like Fourbucks. That stuff is overpriced.:)
Their coffee is lousy too!
I am trying to put together and mark my 2007 calendar with all of next years events dealing with the Appalachian Trail. Here is what I have so far. If anyone knows any otehr please let me know.
SO Ruck
12 - 14 Jan 2007
PA Ruck
26 - 28 Jan 2007
Trail Days
18,19,20 May 2007
The annual meeting of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club will be held on Saturday, April 14. The new venue for this year is the University of Maine's campus in Orono, Maine. The club will be honoring the Maine Outing Club for almost 60 years of maintaining trail.
Lone Wolf
01-07-2007, 13:19
Their coffee is lousy too!
We grind our own Eight O'Clock dark roast. $2.99 a bag as opposed to $7.99 for Starbucks.
Fannypack
01-07-2007, 13:33
We grind our own Eight O'Clock dark roast. $2.99 a bag as opposed to $7.99 for Starbucks.
LW, r u good at those around the house chores now?
Lone Wolf
01-07-2007, 13:35
LW, r u good at those around the house chores now?
I do MOST of the chores around the house. I am a house bitch.
I do MOST of the chores around the house. I am a house bitch.
What color is your apron? :eek: Do you watch Oprah? :D
Ain't THAT a visual! FD: Fire up the Photo Shop!!!
The annual meeting of the Maine Appalachian Trail Club will be held on Saturday, April 14. The new venue for this year is the University of Maine's campus in Orono, Maine. The club will be honoring the Maine Outing Club for almost 60 years of maintaining trail.
What sort of volunteers is the MATC looking for? Same question for MATLT.
Lone Wolf
01-07-2007, 13:39
What color is your apron? :eek: Do you watch Oprah? :D
Ain't THAT a visual! FD: Fire up the Photo Shop!!!
No apron and do occaisonally watch Oprah
What sort of volunteers is the MATC looking for? Same question for MATLT.
The Little Bigelow lean-to, campsite and side trail maintainer assignment is available. The site is 1.3 miles and 600' of elevation gain from the East Flagstaff road. This site is in good shape but needs a maintainer who will make at least three visits during the season to keep the area respectable and submit timely reports to the overseer. Anyone interested in this assignment may apply ASAP and I will contact all applicants by Spring. Bigelow District Overseer, Dick Fecteau, 284 Ramsdell Rd., Farmington, Me. 04938.
In addition, Maine seeks trail crew volunteers to work with the Maine Conservation Corps on large projects. Volunteers need no special skills. They will work under paid leaders that are skilled in major trail repair work. These volunteers typically come to Maine for a week or more between May and October. Trail Crews repair, restore, and stabilize eroding sections of the trail to help preserve this national treasure.
The chapter has lost it's lease on ita volunteer base camp and is presently planning a major fundraising campaign to raise the money needed to buy land and to build the needed housing.
The Maine Appalachian TRail Land Trust is presently planning and raising money to help protect the high peaks region that surrounds the trail in Western Maine between Old Speck and Bigelow. We mostly need money to pay our one-person staff and to do the basic research needed to attract major investors.
Weary
www.matc.org and www.matlt.org
stumpknocker
01-07-2007, 14:39
We grind our own Eight O'Clock dark roast. $2.99 a bag as opposed to $7.99 for Starbucks.
Still going to be Starbuck's for me. I ground up some Eight O'Clock last week and when I drank some of the first cup, I emptied it and the pot out and made a pot of my normal Starbuck's. It was sooooooo good. :)
I get it for less than $7.00 at Wal-Mart and a bag last me for a week. I'll spend 7 bucks a week for something I like anytime. :-?
I agree with you on the PBR though. :)
tiamalle
01-07-2007, 14:47
I am trying to put together and mark my 2007 calendar with all of next years events dealing with the Appalachian Trail. Here is what I have so far. If anyone knows any otehr please let me know.
SO Ruck
12 - 14 Jan 2007
PA Ruck
26 - 28 Jan 2007
Trail Days
18,19,20 May 2007Venders if any would like to set up for our April Hiker Fool Bash weekend in Franklin call me 828-524-4403 we don't charge anything for having a stand set up.
:welcome
We grind our own Eight O'Clock dark roast. $2.99 a bag as opposed to $7.99 for Starbucks.
A great choice. Being a conservative type, I usually buy whatever Eight O'Clock bean coffee that is on sale. But given a choice, I choose the regular roast.
Weary
A great choice. Being a conservative type, I usually buy whatever Eight O'Clock bean coffee that is on sale. But given a choice, I choose the regular roast.
What would a liberal coffee drinker buy? :-?
We pay the "big bucks" for Fair Trade coffee (http://eeretail.stores.yahoo.net/5lbmedroas.html) (Equal Exchange).
What would a liberal coffee drinker buy? :-?,,,,,
The best guide to that question is probably LOne Wolf. He tells us he buys the dark roast version of Eight O'Clock coffee.
There is a local establishment that has a cool business going in Travellers Rest, SC. The coffee comes from a farm in Africa. http://www.leopardforestcoffee.com/default.htm 5lbs price is pretty cheap considering what premium coffee goes for.
StarLyte
01-08-2007, 06:05
I purchase Starbucks at Wally World or Target and I never pay over $7. I also drink Maxwell House Columbian Bold. I love my coffee.
I'm bringing the StarLyte stove with me to the Southern Ruck and I'm going to make Starbucks on it using my mini-percolator :D Wait until you see this stove.
StarLyte
01-08-2007, 07:27
What color is your apron? :eek: Do you watch Oprah? :D
Ain't THAT a visual! FD: Fire up the Photo Shop!!!
.....we're still waiting.....
Sleepy the Arab
01-08-2007, 13:13
We grind our own Eight O'Clock dark roast. $2.99 a bag as opposed to $7.99 for Starbucks.
I've been ordering whole bean from Peets Coffee. It's probably some of the best I've had. Right now I'm waiting on a Sulawesi-Kalosi that sounded real good.
tiamalle
01-08-2007, 23:15
The second annual Rocky Bald Hiker Feed is Mar 30 -Apr 1st or roundabouts. Ron, maybe a group of us will head over from Tellico Gap.come on we will have a good time :banana
I have the calendar done. I have included two photos for samples. I am displaying the month of February in the photo. The picture does not show the true size of the calendar, that is why I stuck a yard stick next to it. Each page of the calendar is 13 x 19 inches.
The price of the calendar is not bad, it is 19.95 with $1 of it going to WhiteBlaze. The shipping price is what is outrageous. The shipping is $9.74. I have no control over the shipping. The calendar is a print on demand calendar. So it has to be ordered through the book company. It may be cheaper for shipping if a couple people went in together to get the calendar. The total price for the calendar and shipping is $29.69.
I thought I would post the pictures if anyone is interested. I am just trying to try and find way to bring in more revenue for the web site. I understand if the calendar is to expensive. If you don't buy one then we are not out any money, that is the good thin about it.
trailangelmary
01-14-2007, 15:27
I knew about the Winter Warmer and the Hiker feed in Duncannon next year and I wrote to Trail Angel Mary asking for dates. I assumed that was who I was suppose to ask. I have not heard back from her yet.
Was I suppose to ask for her or should I get a hold of Jester?
I contacted Jester about the dates for the Billville Hiker Feed and have no response yet.
Chomp, the organizer of the Winter Warmer sent an email out to Billville members about their opinion on dates for the Winter Warmer in Duncannon. He said in the email that he would post date here.
Jester2000
01-14-2007, 23:02
I thought I would post the pictures if anyone is interested. I am just trying to try and find way to bring in more revenue for the web site. I understand if the calendar is to expensive. If you don't buy one then we are not out any money, that is the good thin about it.
Believe me, the price is worth it. December's photo is a picture of The Goat, nekkid but for a pair of boots and a strategically placed Santa hat.
Starbucks!? More like Fourbucks. That stuff is overpriced.:)
Overpriced and tastes like absolute crap!
afsargent
03-24-2007, 10:55
I hope to meet up with all my fellow hikers on Trial Days.:banana
Jack Tarlin
03-24-2007, 15:33
"Trial days"???
So what are the charges and how much time are we looking at? :D
Lion King
03-25-2007, 00:02
"Trial days"???
So what are the charges and how much time are we looking at? :D
Repeat offender status, one week in the Billville Jail and drinkpourium.