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Ron Haven
12-28-2010, 16:54
In making your plans for your 2011 north bound attempt be sure to include attending the 7th annual April Hiker Fool Bash (http://hikerbash.ronhaven.com/) weekend in Franklin, NC, If you would like to be a vendor, click on the link and they're is a link to e-mail for info.
It is a wonderful gathering to meet many great Appalachian Trail enthusiast. This is a great event you will always remember and want to return to year after year. You can even make reservations (http://www.appalachiantrailservices.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=188) in advance.
:welcome :sun :sun :sun :sun :sun :sun :welcome
SawnieRobertson
12-28-2010, 19:24
Just made my reservation, Ron. I'm already hungry.--Kinnickinic
Ron Haven
12-28-2010, 21:41
Shawn, We are planning a big event for the class of 2011.....:banana
Who all is planning on being at the bash this year?
Ron Haven
01-01-2011, 23:04
Who all is planning on being at the bash this year?Big Oz, come on out and see us this year.
HeartFire
01-01-2011, 23:25
LightHeart Gear will be there again this year, we will have all our new tents to show off. - The Awning, The Wedge, The Solo and Duo.
http://www.lightheartgear.com (http://www.lightheartgear.com/)
Judy
Ron Haven
01-01-2011, 23:44
LightHeart Gear will be there again this year, we will have all our new tents to show off. - The Awning, The Wedge, The Solo and Duo.
http://www.lightheartgear.com (http://www.lightheartgear.com/)
Judyhope to see you at the Hiker Bash Judy
Sierra Echo
01-17-2011, 19:38
Will there be snow and ice? LOL
Cookerhiker
01-17-2011, 20:20
Will there be snow and ice? LOL
Yes!
(April Fool)
Ron Haven
01-18-2011, 22:17
In a town meeting today the nice folks are looking for several vendors. Here is a website they just built http://aprilfoolstraildays.com/
Sierra Echo
01-18-2011, 22:38
Yes!
(April Fool)
:eek: you tricked me!
LOL
walkin' wally
01-19-2011, 11:41
On average how long does it take to get from Springer Mtn to Franklin or the road crossing that goes there?
Pedaling Fool
01-19-2011, 11:47
On average how long does it take to get from Springer Mtn to Franklin or the road crossing that goes there?
this is a pretty good overview of many hikers' hiking rates.
http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?p=170578#post170578
shades of blue
01-19-2011, 16:24
My elementary school chorus (South Macon and Iotla Valley) will be singing a few songs at the trail days event on Saturday....make sure you guys come and listen.
Fog Horn
01-19-2011, 16:40
Are non 2011 hikers and non vendors welcome as well? My thru isn't until 2012 but I'd be interested in coming out to the festival?
Skidsteer
01-19-2011, 17:54
Are non 2011 hikers and non vendors welcome as well? My thru isn't until 2012 but I'd be interested in coming out to the festival?
Absolutely.
Cedar Tree
01-19-2011, 18:53
In a town meeting today the nice folks are looking for several vendors. Here is a website they just built http://aprilfoolstraildays.com/
I would like to attend as a vendor. Are there fees? I went to the info link and it was somebody's email.
Any information about being a vendor would be appreciated.
I will have the new eVent Packas!!
Cedar Tree
Jack Tarlin
01-19-2011, 19:06
Wally:
Don't know if anyone answered your question yet, but in late March/April, it takes most folks nine to eleven days to get from Springer to Franklin, depending on weather conditions, and how much time they elect to take off in Neels Gap or Hiawassee. But 10 days from Springer to Winding Stair Gap is about right, including down time.
Outdoor76
01-22-2011, 11:58
Cedar: You can contact the coordinator for this event at:
[email protected] or by phone at 828-524-2516. From what we know there are not any fees associated with vendors for this event.....once again the website for the event is http://www.aprilfoolstraildays.com. Hope to see everyone at the event!
Cookerhiker
01-22-2011, 21:21
I'm on the e-mail list because we had a table last year. No charge for vendors this year.
Ron Haven
01-22-2011, 21:52
Are non 2011 hikers and non vendors welcome as well? My thru isn't until 2012 but I'd be interested in coming out to the festival?Fog Horn, this is a wonderful event for everyone. Sure you will always be welcome.
:welcome
i wish i could go... being so far away i miss all this stuff ..next year !..:) Go Steelers goooo... had to throw that in haha
Ron Haven
03-01-2011, 21:14
i wish i could go... being so far away i miss all this stuff ..next year !..:) Go Steelers goooo... had to throw that in hahaYappy, I wish you could come to the bash too....!!!!! If anyone wants to come to the bash and stay at the Sapphire Inn we have about 12 rooms left unreserved at this time.
Speakeasy TN
03-02-2011, 09:43
My wife and I attended last year as non-hikers and had a blast! I even planned the start of this year's thru to make sure I got to do it again! Now that's the best recommendation/ testamonial I can do. COME ON OUT AND EAT!
Ron Haven
03-03-2011, 20:49
My wife and I attended last year as non-hikers and had a blast! I even planned the start of this year's thru to make sure I got to do it again! Now that's the best recommendation/ testamonial I can do. COME ON OUT AND EAT!Come back this year. The Rotary is having a big dinner Fri night and I am probably going to buy tickets for everyone to eat there Fri night and Saturday will be the big feast at Sapphire Inn (http://thesapphireinn.com/). :sun
Speakeasy TN
03-04-2011, 09:12
Come back this year. The Rotary is having a big dinner Fri night and I am probably going to buy tickets for everyone to eat there Fri night and Saturday will be the big feast at Sapphire Inn (http://thesapphireinn.com/). :sun
My reservation is already in! See you this year as a thru hiker in progress! See ya soon.
Speakeasy
Ron Haven
03-04-2011, 19:38
My reservation is already in! See you this year as a thru hiker in progress! See ya soon.
SpeakeasyYes you are, I didn't know your trail name this year..
Gray Blazer
03-04-2011, 20:25
Yappy, I wish you could come to the bash too....!!!!! If anyone wants to come to the bash and stay at the Sapphire Inn we have about 12 rooms left unreserved at this time.
Dang, wish I could come. If we change our mind at the last minute we'll stay in a tent.
Sierra Echo
03-10-2011, 21:41
I made my reservation tonight!
Ron Haven
03-11-2011, 22:31
I made my reservation tonight!
Seirra Echo I added you to this link so everyone can see who has reserved. Reservation Link (http://www.appalachiantrailservices.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=188) We have many rooms available at Budget Inn and Franklin Motel but just a few left at Sapphire Inn. I will be busing from the Franklin and Budget to Sapphire Inn all day.
Ron Haven
03-21-2011, 22:42
the bash is getting nearer, Bash Last Year (http://www.ronhaven.com/hikerbash3/) bash info this year (http://www.hikerbash.ronhaven.com/) 2011 schedule (http://www.ronhaven.com/hikerbash5) Franklin town festival (http://www.aprilfoolstraildays.com/)
Ratman and Tumbler
03-25-2011, 10:44
Ratman and I hiked the trail last year and we stayed in Franklin. We stayed at the Sapphire Inn.The people were very friendly. We recently revisited the Mexican resturant across from the Sapphire. We didn't make it to the bash last year but we are planning to this year. We look forward to meeting other hikers from past and present. See you all next weekend!!!!!
Ron Haven
03-28-2011, 08:37
Ratman and I hiked the trail last year and we stayed in Franklin. We stayed at the Sapphire Inn.The people were very friendly. We recently revisited the Mexican resturant across from the Sapphire. We didn't make it to the bash last year but we are planning to this year. We look forward to meeting other hikers from past and present. See you all next weekend!!!!!Hope to see you there. Remember the bash this weekend. They're a fine celebration planned.
Hiker Bash 2011 in Franklin,NC (http://hikerbash.ronhaven.com/)
Ron Haven
03-29-2011, 23:41
LightHeart Gear will be there again this year, we will have all our new tents to show off. - The Awning, The Wedge, The Solo and Duo.
http://www.lightheartgear.com (http://www.lightheartgear.com/)
JudyJudy are you going to set up at Sapphire Inn also. You know you are welcome.
i'm going and hope to score a nice 56L pack,then maybe hike up springer,then on to ocoee tn for some shake out hiking,but all this depends on my back getting better,don't know if it was the 10 mile hike this week or picking up my pack,lol.
Ron Haven
03-31-2011, 21:02
i'm going and hope to score a nice 56L pack,then maybe hike up springer,then on to ocoee tn for some shake out hiking,but all this depends on my back getting better,don't know if it was the 10 mile hike this week or picking up my pack,lol.Friends are you ready? Here we go with the April Hiker Fool Bash Weekend in Franklin, NC