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    Default New years Springer Camp out.

    Well,

    Those who have camped out on New Years on Springer, what can you tell me
    about it?

    -Would there be room in the shelter?
    -Is there a big turnout?
    -Average temperature?
    -In general what can I expect?

    Thanks much.

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    was 9 degrees in '08. no room in the inn, 30-40, expect nothing, just enjoy. Happy New Years KK
    I'm so confused, I'm not sure if I lost my horse or found a rope.

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    flatfeet, can you send me information on the campout, been looking for something to do that evening

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    Sounds like fun.

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    It's not normally an organized event. Just pilgrims gathering at a place important to their faith. They usually make a campfire and drink adult beverages. Some SOBOs are usually finishing their hikes while some NOBOs are starting theirs. It's usually either very cold or very wet.

    One superstition I like is the idea that the way you spend New Years Eve forecasts the way you'll spend the rest of the year. Spending NYE in a tent on the AT is an auspicious omen of hikes to come.
    If not NOW, then WHEN?

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    nothing too crazy - tends to be an older crowd, most folks hike in the area for at least a day or 2 - for early starters this is the best chance to run into anyone in the thin ranks

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    I enjoyed it. Good folks- good fun. Nothin too crazy. Wait, thats not right. Still a night I was happy to be a part of.

    if there was ever a time to bring a tent and forget the shelter, this would be it. Plan on cold, but there are other things to to keep ya warm...Beats another night in a bar.

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    Quote Originally Posted by George View Post
    nothing too crazy -
    Sorry to steal you qoute George, but yeah

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    we seem to miss it every year and opt for somewhere else....but alas this year we'll be about 400 miles north of you guys at the humps...

    have fun!
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    One superstition I like is the idea that the way you spend New Years Eve forecasts the way you'll spend the rest of the year. Spending NYE in a tent on the AT is an auspicious omen of hikes to come.[/QUOTE]

    That was a wonderful post, Marta. I hope that you and your family have a great time over the holidays. You are missed
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    in 05 it was a low of 40deg. that night, in the 60s new years day. nobody stayed up til midnite

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    Awesome. Wish I could be there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
    in 05 it was a low of 40deg. that night, in the 60s new years day. nobody stayed up til midnite
    last year it was in the low to mid 40's on NYE, light rain on NYD morning

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