fj40alex
SILVER Star
August - best time to find some elevation and escape some heat. Quick repost from prior trips for those new to HC, Max Patch, and surrounding area.
This is an Expo style trip in which self-reliance is the subject: Limited/no bathrooms, no gas stops, no showers, no guaranteed camping sites as we will be miles from paved roads at times. We will be seeing a mixture of mostly gravel roads, some paved, and even some 4x4 only roads. Along the way you can expect short mountain hikes, scenic views, refreshing mountain streams, cool nights spent around a campfire and maybe a bear or two.
Expectations are that any Toyota with 4WD will do fine on the terrain we'll be covering. (Read here: You don't need lockers, a lift, mud tires, etc.).
As far as equipment, gear, etc., those attending will coordinate so we don't have more than 2 of most things (campstoves, etc) and yet ensure we have firewood, tarps, rope, saws, shovels, potable water, etc. At a minimum, an attendee would need a lightweight sleeping bag, tent, and cooler/fridge.
This trip will be open and limited to 8 paid members of ONSC and/or Upstate Cruisers. We require that attendees have an active membership before signing up to give our contributing club members a fair shot, given the fact that these trips are extremely popular and that they are official events. PM me with any questions or clarifications needed.
We'll meet at 11:30 on Friday the 11th in Fletcher for lunch at:
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 28732
sierranevada.com
After lunch, we'll head down the road to HC and make our way up to camp.
The trip is a family friendly trip and we encourage bringing the kids as well as WELL-behaved dogs. Out of respect for the entire group, if your dog cannot behave unleashed around other dogs and people (especially children) please do not bring them.
Here is the tentative plan (subject to change based on weather, attendance, and availability). We will make our way to camp at Wolf Creek Falls on Friday night. Here you can expect to relax and enjoy a small private campsite and waterfall. Saturday we will depart camp by 11am after we decide where we want to spend the afternoon, there are a couple options of things to do. Some if not all of us can plan to arrive at Martha Sundquist to a popular site on Saturday camp spot by mid to late afternoon to save our camp spot. Sunday morning we will pack up and work our way toward the interstate or head towards Hot Springs for a different route back.
Waitlist members will be moved to fill in remaining spots 2 weeks before.
Roster:
1. Alex & Luke @fj40alex
2. Dave & Nathan @roadstr6
3.Eric - out @forrest5000
4. Scott @Scott11cruiser
5. @Blilrat
6. @84Landie
7. @Cirbo
8. @Tuite
9. @Yotahead52
Waitlist:
1. @cgilles9
This is an Expo style trip in which self-reliance is the subject: Limited/no bathrooms, no gas stops, no showers, no guaranteed camping sites as we will be miles from paved roads at times. We will be seeing a mixture of mostly gravel roads, some paved, and even some 4x4 only roads. Along the way you can expect short mountain hikes, scenic views, refreshing mountain streams, cool nights spent around a campfire and maybe a bear or two.
Expectations are that any Toyota with 4WD will do fine on the terrain we'll be covering. (Read here: You don't need lockers, a lift, mud tires, etc.).
As far as equipment, gear, etc., those attending will coordinate so we don't have more than 2 of most things (campstoves, etc) and yet ensure we have firewood, tarps, rope, saws, shovels, potable water, etc. At a minimum, an attendee would need a lightweight sleeping bag, tent, and cooler/fridge.
This trip will be open and limited to 8 paid members of ONSC and/or Upstate Cruisers. We require that attendees have an active membership before signing up to give our contributing club members a fair shot, given the fact that these trips are extremely popular and that they are official events. PM me with any questions or clarifications needed.
We'll meet at 11:30 on Friday the 11th in Fletcher for lunch at:
Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant
100 Sierra Nevada Way, Fletcher, NC 28732
Sierra Nevada Asheville Brewery - Asheville, NC Taproom
Our Asheville, NC Taproom is the perfect location for craft beer & brewery food. Find Sierra Nevada Asheville Taproom menu, hours, online ordering & more!
sierranevada.com
After lunch, we'll head down the road to HC and make our way up to camp.
The trip is a family friendly trip and we encourage bringing the kids as well as WELL-behaved dogs. Out of respect for the entire group, if your dog cannot behave unleashed around other dogs and people (especially children) please do not bring them.
Here is the tentative plan (subject to change based on weather, attendance, and availability). We will make our way to camp at Wolf Creek Falls on Friday night. Here you can expect to relax and enjoy a small private campsite and waterfall. Saturday we will depart camp by 11am after we decide where we want to spend the afternoon, there are a couple options of things to do. Some if not all of us can plan to arrive at Martha Sundquist to a popular site on Saturday camp spot by mid to late afternoon to save our camp spot. Sunday morning we will pack up and work our way toward the interstate or head towards Hot Springs for a different route back.
Waitlist members will be moved to fill in remaining spots 2 weeks before.
Roster:
1. Alex & Luke @fj40alex
2. Dave & Nathan @roadstr6
3.
4. Scott @Scott11cruiser
5. @Blilrat
6. @84Landie
7. @Cirbo
8. @Tuite
9. @Yotahead52
Waitlist:
1. @cgilles9
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