JAKE’S FREEZE YOUR ICE OFF ADVENTURE

Jan. 24 – 25, 2009

THE TRAY MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS

Destination: The TrayMountain Wilderness and the Appalachian Trail of the ChattahoocheeNational Forest in North Georgia.

Emergency Contact Numbers: 706-745-6928, 706-632-3031

Leader: Kurt Emmanuele 267-8506 Ext. 513 (school), 756-1459 (home)

Itinerary: On Saturday, we will backpack north on the Appalachian Trail (AT) about 5.5 miles from Unicoi Gap on GA 75/17 to a camping area near the Tray Mountain shelter. On Sunday, we will return south on the AT back to Unicoi Gap. We will have the option of taking an alternate trail that starts in Indian Grave Gap and returns to the AT just north of Unicoi Gap. This alternate route would make the return trip 6.2 miles. Note: If students desire, we could also park at and backpack from Indian Grave Gap (FS 283). From here, it is 3 miles to our campsite. Once we are on Tray Mountain, we can do some optional dayhiking to better view the sunset and sunrise.

Trip Participants: This moderately difficult trip is open to all upper school students and stronger lower school students who can tolerate very cold conditions

Travel Directions: From Hiawassee, Georgia take 76 east toward Clayton. Turn south on GA 75/17 toward Helen and find the AT parking lot on the left at Unicoi Gap. Unicoi Gap is about

9 miles north of Helen, Georgia.

Departure Time: Saturday at 9:00 a.m. at the vehicle in front of Probasco Hall. Eat a hearty breakfast before we depart.

Return Time: Sunday before 5:30 p.m. We will end the trip at the ParryCenter (Walkabout Storage Area), where we will return, clean, and hang various borrowed and group gear.

Equipment Needed: Refer to your equipment list on the back for specific details. You can borrow items marked with an asterisk (*) from Baylor.

Trip Cost: At the most$49 (this will cover food, transportation, and gear use and will depend on the number of trip participants)

Trip Cancellation Policy: If you sign up for the trip and then decide not to go within 48 hours of the trip departure date, you will probably be assigned a minimal charge for food and other costs incurred as a result of your initial decision to participate.

Other Information: You probably will want to bring some minimal spending money to purchase some snacks on the road.