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Also, all of those paddling will need to sign and ACA waiver, or have one signed for minors. Also, if you are not an ACA member, you will need to pay the $5 insurance fee. This is required even if you have you are not staying at the NOC as this is a MWA trip.
This year, thanks to Jim and Casara, we have the option of signing the waivers online before the trip, leaving you more time to paddle the rivers instead of signing forms at the river – so thanks for making that easier for everyone!!
To find the links, scroll to the top of this thread!
So far I have received waivers from: Kathy, Casara, Joe T, Jason J, Nate, Sally, Bob H, Joe M, Marissa E, Tim Olson, Ryan Luke & Grant, and Mo.
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Here is the current list for the bunkhouses at the NOC. For room keys and bunk name, you will need to go to the General Store (across the street from the restaurant and large outfitters store). If you get there after the store closes, your packets will be next to the brochures outside the store.
I don’t know the names of the bunkhouses we will be assigned to, but here is the rooming list as of now:
David Balicki and Casara Heaton
Becca Wolter and Sally Haywood
Karen Kyle, Kathy Pszonka, Stephanie Jones, Maureen Wilson
Jon Henderson, Bob Henderson, Nate Eades, Joe Tyrey
Ryan, Grant, Luke Oelzem, Joe Marincel
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Okay, for Friday, let’s meet at the NOC in Bryson City in the take out parking lot at 10am. Plan is to run/play the Nantahala at this point. Other days will be determined once we are down there.
If you need to get in touch with me, my number is 3one4 95four 2five17
Look forward to seeing everyone this weekend, and there is still time to come if you have your own sleeping arrangements!
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At this point, looks like we have a two person bunk left. So if you need a bunk, get it before they are gone!
And we have a lot more coming that have their own accommodations, so it is shaping up to be a really nice trip!!
Also, if you are coming, make sure to sign your online ACA waiver – that way you can spend more time on the river your first day down there!
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For the bunks they have been added to the MWA store soup you can take care of that there. Cassata did a really nice job with that.
If you were my need all three nights make sure to let us know which nights so we can keep track.
Regarding the rivers and time on Friday, we will let everyone know closer to the date. Too soon to know river levels now.
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The Southeast Trip is a go, as long as we have paddlers signed up to go. Nate Eades and I will be splitting the trip duties Nate will have the rivers portion, so it will be a good trip! This is a fun trip not just for beginners but all levels!
We do have bunkhouses reserved for Friday – Sunday the 26-27-28th, and will be paddling Friday – Monday. Rivers TBD depending on river levels. Bunkhouses are $21 per night per person, and they will be added to the MWA store for purchase very shortly.
If you are interested in coming, bunkhouse or not, post your intent as soon as possible. Also, let us know if you will need a bunkhouse as well. We have until this Friday the 12th to release bunkhouses for a full refund/credit, so please let us know as soon as possible or book them when they are up on the MWA store!
Any questions, let Maureen/Mo know!
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Regarding food and cooking at the bunkhouses. If memory serves me right, there is some stuff to use there. But the only two things that popped into my head about it from last year: No dish washing detergent, and that the place wouldn’t pass heath dept inspections in most places. So bring your own detergent or do disposable, and if you really need something, bring it. There is a little c store there, and grocery stores on the way – can’t remember exactly how close. If you need to keep food cold, and are concerned with a communal fridge, a cooler will keep it cold (not frozen) enough, as they do sell ice there.
Meals: like the clinic – lunch is on the river so bring your food. There are a couple of restaurants at the NOC for breakfast or supper, or you can go elsewhere, such as Bryson City. There wasn’t an organized pot luck on this trip last year. If folks want to do a potluck, let me know sooner rather than later so I can bring “beverages” as I am not bringing the kitchen sink on this trip.
Wildwater was the outfitter used for rafting the Ocoee last year, reasonably priced, and don’t need a lot of lead time to book.
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We won’t know for sure till Friday night/Saturday morning. Feel free to text me at three14 9five4 2five1seven to find out when you get there or closer to the time. There is usually MWAers hanging out at the NOC near the restaurant and outfitters store, so you can always check there as well. Mo.
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Yes, you do have to sign a waiver for each event. Already signed a few this year. The good news is one waiver for this trip no matter how many days. Also, if you are not an ACA member, $5 covers the whole weekend. And I did get waivers from the two of you! Thanks! In addition to what Bob says, there is the option of doing the easier stuff on the nanty, possibly catching up to us at that point. When we meet, when we leave are usually two different things.
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Here is the address to the NOC in Bryson City:
13077 Hwy 19W
Bryson City, NC 28713There is directions as well on the NOC website at http://www.noc.com. Look for the Nantahala River and Lodging link for directions.
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