East Coast Rally - Spring 2019

[marret]

Thanks Lee.

[tlg]

fw500a added to catering. Thx.

[Twoxentrix]

Extremely well planned out Lee - all your coordinating & the organization of activities has really fostered a festive climate...THANKS again!
Since Kat will not be joining Sunday mornings Caving activity, I'll leave the Van at NRocks - So I'll opt for the shuttle To & From Caving Sunday.

**Edit: really cool to see so many attending!

[86Scotty]

Lee, hope this is not a big deal but I'll probably skip the caving on Sunday. I'm just in for the Via on Saturday. Otherwise I'll tend the fire. I need a restful getaway.

Thanks

[tlg]

No worries. Will make the change.

[tlg]

Updated Activity Listing:


Caving Notes:
If anyone is looking to use a shuttle to get to the caving link up point please let me know.

Also, please review the caving tab on the NRocks website and pay particular attention to the what to wear category (outlayer to get dirty, etc). It stays a constant 52 degrees in the cave.

https://www.nrocks.com/activities/wild-caving/

Via Ferrata Notes:
Please review the via ferrata tab on the NRocks website for gearlist/recommended clothing. The via ferreta will go rain or shine and is only cancelled if lightning is present. Expect the tour to last 3.5-5.5 hours.

https://www.nrocks.com/activities/via-ferrata/

Price List:

Caving: $25.00/per person for both the Friday group and the Sunday group.

Camping: $7.50 per person/per night (similar to last year)

Catering (Sat Night): Cost will be minimum. Concession style with an approximate cost of $6.00-$7.00 per person.

Canopy Tour: $67.50/per person (before tax)

Via Ferrata: $93.75/per person (before tax)

MTB Shuttle: TBD

Overall Attendee List:
1. TLG
2. Marret
3. Pac-Man
4. Shyll
5. Twoxentrix
6. Wish41
7. fw500a
8. 86Scotty
9. Spr
10. UpZMtn
11. Gahamby
12. Michaelstead
13. DM
14. CarlParr
15. Handyman
16. TravelsWithRalph

By Activity:
Thur (02 May)- Early Arrivals
TBD

Fri (03 May)-
Afternoon Caving Trip (Meets at 1:00 at the BP Gas Station in Franklin, WV (literally at the only stop light in town). Finishes late afternoon. Shuttle option.):
1. Shyll (x2)
2. Wish41 (x1)
3. Michealstead (x1)
4. Handyman (x2)
5. MM (x2)

Afternoon Canopy Tour:
TBD

Afternoon Via Ferrata (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 3:30):
1. fw500a (x2)
2. TravelswithRalph (x1)

Sat (04 May)-
MTB Shuttle to North Fork Mountain Trail (Departing 9:00 from the NRocks Welcome Center/Recovery Time TBD):
1. Shyll (x1)
2. UpZMtn (x3)
3. fw500a (x2)

Morning Canopy Tour (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 9:30):
1. Handyman (x2)
2. TravelsWithRalph (x1)
3. MM (x2)

Morning Via Ferrata (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 9:00):
1. tlg (x1)
2. DM (x2)
3. 86Scotty (x1)
4. Twoxentrix (x1)
5. Michaelstead (x1)
6. CarlParr (x1)

Afternoon Canopy Tour:
TBD

"Day Old News" Bluegrass Concert (Start Time 5:30 at NRocks Welcome Center):
All

Catering (Start Time 5:30 at NRocks Welcome Center):
1. TLG (x1)
2. Marret (x1)
3. Shyll (x2)
4. Twoxentrix (x2)
5. Wish41 (x1)
6. Spr (x2)
7. Michaelstead (x1)
8. DM (x2)
9. CarlParr (x2)
10. Handyman (x2)
11. TravelsWithRalph (x2)
12. Fw500a (x2)
13. UpZMtn (x3)
14. MM (x2)

Campfire Raffle/Giveaway (Camping Area. Start Time TBD):

Sun (05 May)-
Morning Canopy Tour (Departs NRocks Welcome Center at 9:30):
1. Michaelstead (x1)

Morning Caving Trip (Meets at 8:30 AM at the BP Gas Station in Franklin, WV (literally at the only stop light in town). Finishes around lunchtime. Shuttle option.):
1. DM (x2)
2. Twoxentrix (x1)
3. fw500a (x2)
4. CarlParr (x1)
5. TravelsWithRalph (x1)

[tlg]

For those not planning to participate in any of the activities on Sat - we've been offered the opportunity to head over to Swilled Dog Hard Cider for a VIP tasting and tour. If anyone is interested please let me know and would be happy to coordinate further. Just over 30 mins from NRocks.

https://www.swilleddog.com

[Spr]

Sounds pretty great. Never done a cider tour before. If enough people express interest in this we would be down. We will probably be checking out the trout fest as well either before or after. Thanks for all the coordinating.

[gahamby]

Regret I will be unable to attend. My left knee has packed it in. Walking much of anywhere is out. Ya'll have fun!

[tlg]

Camping Update:
Unfortunately, heavy rain washed out access to the upper pasture at NRocks (see below). Its simply not safe for heavy vehicles (off camber with a steep drop into the creek).


Upper Pasture:


Washed Out Section (much steeper than appears/not possible to cut passenger right):



We're going to make use of the same camping area we used last year. We have the area totally reserved. I've thrown together a concept photo so that everyone can see what it will look like. Just a reminder that there are no hookups (water/toilets and free wifi available at the welcome center).


If folks want a little more space there are several alternatives on the property (including setting up in close proximity to the NRocks Welcome Center (which is where DM and I will be)).

Concept:


Welcome Center Option (space in front of the green roofed building):