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[at-l] Billville WInter Warmer - March 4-6
- Subject: [at-l] Billville WInter Warmer - March 4-6
- From: cedric_maxwell at yahoo.com (Timothy Scott)
- Date: Tue Jan 4 10:17:04 2005
Happy New Year!
I would like to announce the 2nd Annual Billville Winter Warmer! Due to a
scheduling conflict, the NEW DATE for the Warmer will be March 4, 5 and 6.
Q: What is a 'Winter Warmer"?
A: The Winter Warmer is just an excuse to get together and hang out with
friends who love the AT and hiking. It is rather loosely sponsored by Billville
(a sub-group of AT hikers and trail angels) but all are welcome. There are no
planned events at the warmer other than socializing in the bar on Friday and
Saturday night. Other than that, everything is done on the fly. Options for the
weekend are numerous, however, with numerous hiking options in the area. Also,
last year, taking the tour of Gettysburg was a highlight of the weekend for me.
If you have never been there, I highly suggest making the trip. Do so with
Jester and/or Baltimore Jack if you can.
Also, if the conditions are not too bad, we try to organize a shelter-cleaning
hike. This is just a short hike into a shelter to look around and clean up
whatever might need cleaning.
Q: Where is the Winter Warmer?
A: The Warmer will once again be held at the Doyle Hotel and Bar in downtown
Duncannon, PA. There are several rooms available, and the quiet hours start at
2 am. If this is too much, there is a campground just down the street, or the
truck stop just outside of town. Last year, we had everyone stay in the Doyle,
and it should be that way this year as well, especially if you dont mind
curling up on a piece of floor.
The Doyle is kind enough to host this event and they have treated us very well
in the past. We are welcome to socialize in the main bar, which has live
entertainment, but we also have access to the upstairs bar if we want.
Q: What do I bring to the Warmer?
A: First, bring yourself! Bring your hiking gear and be prepared for snowy and
icy conditions. Bring a good size pack, just in case we find a lot of trash at
a shelter. Bring your mountain bike, just in case. I'll be bringing mine (and
yes, it has studs for ice riding). Bring any photo albums that you would like
to share. If you are a future AT hiker, bring your questions. If you are a past
AT hiker, bring your answers.
We would like to invite any hikers that are heading down to Springer to stop in
at the Doyle on your way south. What a better way to start your AT hike than to
hit one of the famous places on the trail and chew the fat with some
like-minded people?
Q: Anything else I should know about the Warmer?
A: Well, as always, Contra Dancing is strictly prohibited. Also, if you are
planning to attend, please let me know as soon as possible. I will be calling
soon to reserve rooms at the Doyle, so if you wait until the last minute (which
is OK) to decide, I can't guarentee a space at the inn, so to speak.
If you would like more information, or you would like to confirm your
attendance, you can post a reply here or send me an email directly. Since I an
on digest mode, the latter is the better route to go. I hope to see many of you
at the Second Annual Billville Winter Warmer!
chomp
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