Hostel/ Shuttle Warning

[righto]

Hello, I just looked this up after remembering a "creepy" Shuttle driver I met a while back. I heard complaints about the hostel, which I hear is now closed, as well, but no one could ever justify anything other than saying he was creepy.

PA has a right-to-know law, which reports all citations an individual receives. I just felt it was a good idea to pass this along to fellow hikers.

Keith Champagne, aka birchy aka chicken wing has been providing shuttle service and a hostel for a few years or so. I looked him up on PA's right to know website and found charges of: bad checks, theft by deception, harassment (kicking, shoving, etc), stalking, DUI, driving with a suspended license, terroristic threats, drug possession and usage, and bad checks. These charges are from 1998 to most recent of just this month.

A recent driving without a license charge was from 5/23/12, which he still had shuttle service up and running to my knowledge.

If you would like to check the website is: http://ujsportal.pacourts.us/Default.aspx
Click on docket sheets then scroll to participant name.

While he may seem "just a little off" but friendly, and provide beer, just please use your judgement before getting a shuttle ride or trusting someone that appears to have over 20 charges. Stay safe out there.

[Wise Old Owl]

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[vamelungeon]

We have a forum member that goes by the name Birchy and runs a hostel I believe, though I don't know his real name. I notice the OP is making his first post.

[WIAPilot]

In a case like this, I understand if someone wants to do this anonymously! As long as the hiker community is warned - that is the important thing. I wouldn't hesitate to inform others of this at all.

[kayak karl]

the site says as of 6/23 he was still in jail waiting trial this month.
so we know Keith Champagne has had a run of bad luck, but is he aka birchy or chicken wing.
this is not the first time somebody has been publicly slandered with no real proof. the OP doesn't seem to of had a crime committed against him.
hopefully someone can complete the pieces before everyone with these trail names are under scrutiny.

[righto]

I completely understand if you see it's my first post. I can 100% guarantee that Keith is Birchy and chicken wing... not really sure how you prove that. Anyone has any ideas and I'd be more than willing to confirm however possible.

Only motive here is to prevent hikers from being in a dangerous shuttle or potentially staying with someone (for pay) that has a history of terroristic threats, bad checks and theft by deception.

Sorry if I can't go into more details about my situation... just wanted to inform others.

[righto]

As always, people will do what they want to do, regardless of warnings. Just PLEASE use your best judgement.

[kayak karl]

did he own the hostel?
did or does the ex-hostel owner know of this? maybe they could confirm.
what does the Keith call his service?
am i right, is he still incarcerated?

KK

[atmilkman]

did he own the hostel?
did or does the ex-hostel owner know of this? maybe they could confirm.
what does the Keith call his service?
am i right, is he still incarcerated?

KK

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...x-state-forest

[kayak karl]

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...x-state-forest

thank you, that will narrow it down for people

[atmilkman]

http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/show...x-state-forest

I can't tell if this isn't one of those IrishBastard/roadside deals or not. If you read the OP it sounds as if birchy is talking about chickenwing almost as if he is singing his praises. But you click on birchy's profile and his name is Keith owner of the hostel. Your guess is as good as mine.

[Wise Old Owl]

We have a forum member that goes by the name Birchy and runs a hostel I believe, though I don't know his real name. I notice the OP is making his first post.

High Mountain Haven at Biglerville - same Birchy...


Looks like you have to register and pay a $ to find that information, I won't be up in that part of the woods anytime soon so I am going to give this whole thing a pass. Shame really....

Folks this could pan out in different directions, we as a group have seen this before.

[rocketsocks]

I have a confession.....hehehe

[atmilkman]

I have a confession.....hehehe

Let me guess - you are Irish/Bastard, Roadside, Birchy, chickenwing and them other 12 new members from the Dahlonega area all rolled up in one.

[rocketsocks]

Let me guess - you are Irish/Bastard, Roadside, Birchy, chickenwing and them other 12 new members from the Dahlonega area all rolled up in one.

No,I'm not that clever,but man would that be a thang!..too funny. I've always said to be a good troll you gotta get in there,tell a few stories,stick around a bit and then Zingo!...But No no no,it ain't me bade,it ain't me your lookin for babe.

[atmilkman]

No,I'm not that clever,but man would that be a thang!..too funny. I've always said to be a good troll you gotta get in there,tell a few stories,stick around a bit and then Zingo!...But No no no,it ain't me bade,it ain't me your lookin for babe.

Well then are you gonna confess or not. (LOL) Or are you just gonna keep us guessing (LOL) See post #13 above.

[rocketsocks]

Well then are you gonna confess or not. (LOL) Or are you just gonna keep us guessing (LOL) See post #13 above.

Never.....ah hahahahahaha,always keep em guessin'

[Rasty]

I have a confession.....hehehe

Let me guess - you are Irish/Bastard, Roadside, Birchy, chickenwing and them other 12 new members from the Dahlonega area all rolled up in one.

If rocket could pull that off he would be my hero.

[rocketsocks]

If rocket could pull that off he would be my hero.

If I could pull that off,I darn sure wouldn't be dick doggin around here at WB,I be out making money.

[IrishBASTARD]

I can't tell if this isn't one of those IrishBastard/roadside deals or not. If you read the OP it sounds as if birchy is talking about chickenwing almost as if he is singing his praises. But you click on birchy's profile and his name is Keith owner of the hostel. Your guess is as good as mine.

*** are you talking about MORON?! One of those "irishbastard/Roadside deals" what does that even mean. Dumb ass I am not Keith but was a guest of his. Would not stay again as it has closed. Had no issue with Keith myself in staying at his Hostel. But other Hostels was not a fan of by any means. To each his own on the hostels they choose...I chose Keiths as it was free for me to stay at.