[pct-l] Rockies Ruck - last post, I promise. :)

[pmags at yahoo.com (Paul Magnanti)]

OK...I promise. This is my LAST post on this event
that you are all probably sick of hearing by now. :-)


The Rockies Ruck is on..if a bit modified.

Here is the plan: We are going to have the informal
gathering at my house in lovely Boulder, CO.  Most
people who showed an interest  are local (e.g. in
Denver/Boulder), I've had a Christmas party at
my house with 30+ people comfortably, for those who
want, you can bring sleeping bag/pad and stay at the
Boulder Hiker Hostel (well, at least
for this weekend! :) ) Based on the people who said
they were going, I don't think it will even be this
high. I also have a good sized back patio and
backyard, too.

Next Year: There has been enough interest and I've
learned a few things. The Leadville hostel has been
suggested several times and I think for next year
(2006) it will be a go. Part of our informal get
together will be to brainstorm any ideas
and put into place something for next year. I thank
everyone from the various hiking lists who contributed
ideas and good wishes. Thankyou!


OK..now on to the details:

WHAT: Rockies Ruck - an informal gathering of long
distance hikers, dreamers and  those interested in the
long hiking trails
WHEN: Saturday March 26th and Sunday March 27th
WHERE: Boulder, CO at my house (Casa Mags Hiker
Hostel. :D)
DETAILS: Start late morning/Early afternoon Saturday.
-As mentioned, I'll be showing my Colorado Trail and
PCT slideshow 
-But other than that, a wide open format. Really it is
just an excuse to meet and talk to other hikers in the
region. Have an idea? Let me know
-Sunday, after breakfast, a hike will be done if there
is interest POTLUCK DINNER AND BREAKFAST: We'll do a
potluck dinner and breakfast.
We'll work it out amongst those who RSVP. 
INTERESTED IN GOING: Please RVSP me for more details.
pmags AT yahoo DOT com
HOW YOU CAN HELP: I have a laptop and screen lined up
for presentations. Anyone who can let us use a
digitial projector?
WANT TO GET TOGETHER FRIDAY?: Decided to leave this
day open. If there is interest, we can get together
somewhere local and informally Friday night for that
favorite hiker beverage: beer! Saturday is about as
official of a day as we are going to get, at least for
this one.

Phew..even an informal get together was more work than
I thought. :D Again, thanks to EVERYONE who helped out
with ideas and good wishes. It is very much
appreciated.


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