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« on: July 08, 2008, 04:51:14 PM »
Come out and celebrate AlaTrails first year. Use this thread to help us plan the event.

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« Reply #1 on: July 08, 2008, 06:03:15 PM »
I was thinking a group campsite at a state park. Desoto? I don't want to alienate non backpackers.
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« Reply #2 on: July 08, 2008, 06:04:12 PM »
That sounds fun. I wouldn't be able to go though as I will be in Oklahoma.  Sad
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« Reply #3 on: July 08, 2008, 08:12:03 PM »
Don't count on me being there, although we'll see what happens.

Keep in mind that they are working on the campsites at DeSoto, I'm not sure what impact that might have, but I know the last time I was up in that part of the park it was a mess of bulldozers. The campsites at Brushy Lake might also be a good option. Close to Sipsey, and if the water levels are right, possible canoeing.
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« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2008, 07:35:27 AM »
Sipsey or Desoto work for me. Both are pretty close.
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« Reply #5 on: July 09, 2008, 08:55:04 AM »
The place for gathering doesn't matter much to me as I'll have to drive north anyway. I bet the old pros could bring extra gear to share with those who aren't sure about packing for an overnight hike. Not so sure about how to have extra water craft for those like me who have only done one paddle trip? 

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« Reply #6 on: July 09, 2008, 09:13:21 AM »
I like the idea of Cheaha too. Never been there.

Conversely, Desoto does (or did) have large group tent camping sites, would make planning alot easier. 

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« Reply #7 on: July 09, 2008, 09:35:10 AM »
I am kind of partial to the Desoto group campground. I will call them today to see if it will be available by then. We might want to make sure the renovations have not adversely affected tent camping up that way though. I hate the idea of pitching a tent on gravel.
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« Reply #8 on: July 09, 2008, 10:58:06 AM »
Well I just got off the phone with a rep from Desoto State Park and they say that the campground will not be open until at least early October so I think that we can strike them from the list.
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« Reply #9 on: July 09, 2008, 05:19:59 PM »
I'm going to be the simple one, but what's wrong w/ Oak Mtn state park, either the camping sites or one of the close backcountry sites? I think there's a backcountry site within 3 mi of a trailhead there at OMSP on the yellow.

Just a suggestion.

Otherwise, sipsey sounds pretty good really.
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« Reply #10 on: July 14, 2008, 07:14:14 PM »
I am penciling in Brushy Lake as a tentative location for this event.
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« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2008, 06:39:56 AM »
I'm going to try my hardest to be there, although sitting here in July I have absolutely no clue if I actually can.
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« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2008, 10:30:31 AM »
Where's Brushy Lake?

Matthew, saw you posted over on Backpacker Message Board....glad to see you over there. Hopefully you won't get too addicted and sucked in!
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« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2008, 11:09:58 AM »
Quote from: Lostsheep on July 15, 2008, 10:30:31 AM
Where's Brushy Lake?

Matthew, saw you posted over on Backpacker Message Board....glad to see you over there. Hopefully you won't get too addicted and sucked in!

It's in Bankhead near sipsey. I figured it would be a good place to set up the tents and what not but we can do some dayhiking round sipsey as well or canoe and kayak people can set up some activities as well. does anyone know of any mountain biking near bankhead?

I will cross post this in the other event forums as well.

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« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2008, 12:45:46 PM »
I think any of the multi-use trails in Bankhead are open for MTB.
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« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2008, 12:59:30 PM »
I didn't think any of the trails were open for mtn biking in Sipsey. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's what I thought at least.

Have any closer coords or description of the lake? Haven't seen it before.
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« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2008, 01:42:44 PM »
Quote from: Lostsheep on July 15, 2008, 12:59:30 PM
I didn't think any of the trails were open for mtn biking in Sipsey. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's what I thought at least.

Have any closer coords or description of the lake? Haven't seen it before.

Not Sipsey, but the rest of the trails in Bankhead NF.
http://www.lightinside.org/bike/bankhead.htm
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« Reply #17 on: July 25, 2008, 10:04:03 AM »
Sounds like a great idea - Sipsey is great by me. 

I'll have to "pencil in" the dates right now.  October 4 is the beginning of our Fall outage at the mill -- that weekend is tenuous for me.
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« Reply #18 on: July 25, 2008, 10:22:29 AM »
Yep... we have 2 outages per year, Spring and Fall (worst possible times if you want to enjoy the outdoors).  Being in Process Control our work load increases around these outage times...
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« Reply #19 on: July 26, 2008, 01:30:32 AM »
Quote from: PastorLarryT on July 25, 2008, 10:22:29 AM
Yep... we have 2 outages per year, Spring and Fall (worst possible times if you want to enjoy the outdoors).  Being in Process Control our work load increases around these outage times...


I feel your pain. I work in a plant making compressors for AC units. Every March through June/July  I am forced to work overtime just about every weekend when I would rather be outdoors. well at least until the summer heat. This year we are launching a new compressor in the fall so I will most likely be working yep you guessed it more overtime.
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