EP East Coast Fall Trip (Location Thread) October 20-23, 2006

[cshontz]

I've received further correspondence from Paul and he has made it clear that the Olson Tower site (camp5) would best suit our group. It should adequately accommodate 5-10 vehicles with ground tents, and/or vehicle-based camping platforms. He also states that it is the most accessible from town, though still remote, and would provide a great stepping off point for day outings.

Paul also provides travel times to the Olson site from Davis, WV.

• Time from Davis on-pavement: 15 minutes
• Time from pavement to site: 5 minutes
• Total drive time from Davis: 20 minutes

Original Resolution Topo Map (1920x1124)

Original Resolution Aerial Photograph (1920x1124)

Based on the information that Paul has generously provided, I propose that we use the Olson site (camp5) as our basecamp for the weekend of 10/13-16. Most of the other sites were either unknown or ruled out with the exception of scenic camp4, which is otherwise viable, but at risk of being too small for our group.

What do you guys think - should we make it official? :friday:

 

[OverlandZJ]

I'll second... :wings:

Thanks Chris and Paul. :bowdown:

 

[ppro]

Thanks for the aerial image, Chris, and to everyone for the kind words.

This is a great place to have for a destination. There are a number of things to see and do, including just sit in the woods and listen to the crackle of the fire and the birds (with nothing else!).

For those who Geocache, there are a few interesting caches.

I've been here summer, fall and winter, and it's always been great.

Just in case there's any doubt, you will be at approximately 3280 feet at the campsite so plan on the temps at night being a bit cooler than you might expect for the lowlands in October. This is the highest county in WV. This is what we wore on those dates in 2004:

It got cooler at night but I was fine in my 30-degree F bag.

I went back through my pictures and everyone looked comfortable in typical fall wear for daytime.

 

[OverlandZJ]

I'm growing more and more bummed that I can't go as this gains steam. You guys who are making this trip are in for a real treat.

Regards,
Joel

Joel, you'll surely be missed. See ya at the next one!

:campfire: :friday:

 

[jim65wagon]

Looks like I have an agreement with the family cooperative for a go on this one! It was touch and go there for a while as my son was opting for Dinosaur Land, but with that being a day trip we can do that the weekend before...and so; camp 5 looks fine to me.
We won't be there until Saturday afternoon, probably 5ish, just in time to set camp and fix some dinner. Some GPS coords would be helpful to find the right place. I think someone mentioned CB channel 4? Fine there too. Now I need those Geocache coords that Paul mentioned...

 

[cshontz]

Camp
N39 06.952 W79 35.773

Entrance from 219 (pictured)
N39 07.620 W79 35.090

10/13-16/2006

All ExPo members welcome to attend. Please feel free to arrive and depart at any time during the event. Campsite accommodates vehicles, ground tents, and vehicle-based tents.

:1888fbbd:

Remember to have a good time, tread lightly, and leave no trace!

 

[ppro]

Looks like I have an agreement with the family cooperative for a go on this one! It was touch and go there for a while as my son was opting for Dinosaur Land, but with that being a day trip we can do that the weekend before...and so; camp 5 looks fine to me.
We won't be there until Saturday afternoon, probably 5ish, just in time to set camp and fix some dinner. Some GPS coords would be helpful to find the right place. I think someone mentioned CB channel 4? Fine there too. Now I need those Geocache coords that Paul mentioned...

Canyon Rim Cache

There are undoubtedly more that can be located by searching for other caches near this one, including

Dolly Sods

ppro

 

[91xlt]

There is no "I" in team...or ...group.

This has TRULY become a "Team/Group" Effort!!!:wings:

It really goes to show the caliber of members here!!!:bowdown:

It has been an exceptionally busy week for me, only having a minute here and a minute there to watch the progress of this outing. I must say...I am impressed!!!:clapsmile

 

[OverlandZJ]

List of attendees looks like this:

ppro
Cshontz
Cowboy
Cowboys BIL
91XLT
CLynn85
jim65wagon
John B


Looks like a great group. :camping:

 

[cshontz]

The trip is shaping up nicely! I really hope I can make it.

Well? :ylsmoke:

 

[CLynn85]

Is studying around the campfire an option? :camping: lol Freakin finite element class....

 

[jim65wagon]

Carl; I'm sure we could all help you study! Of course if you want the correct answers...

 

[cshontz]

There were entirely too few posts pertaining to this trip today ... one! :smilies27

While we're on the subject, I took off work on those days. Now I just have to find a place to ditch the boy, and I'm set!

 

[ppro]

Any reason not to bring him?

 

[cshontz]

Any reason not to bring him?

I'd love to, but we're not sure how well a long weekend in the woods would go with him. I'd really prefer if he was out of diapers before going on such a trip. Plus, to a feral badger, he is a tasty morsel.

Not to mention, someone has to keep mom company. She just got a new job last month and has no vacation time yet.