Pre-hike get together

imported
#1

I’ve got an idea (actually I’m stealing it from all of you Boston-ites).

Since I can barely contain my excitement to get started on the trail and meet everyone, I was wondering just how many hikers (past present and future) would be up for a pre-hike(at least for the march crowd) get together for some dinner, conversation and maybe even some…alcohol.

I’m a Pennsylvania boy, but it appears there are quite a few of us in the PA, MD, NJ, NY, DE, OH, VA area, it might be a drive for some, but who would be interested in getting together for some festivities?

I’d like to organize something for the weekend of the 26th/27th, time is short so let me know if you’re interested by responding to this thread or with an email.

See you all soon,
Wyatt (as yet trailnameless)

(Sorry if you’re reading this a second time, but I’m trying to recruit here)

Wyatt (as yet trailnameless)

#2

There are two AT community activities coming up in PA - the Billville Winter Warmer in Duncannon and the ALDHA work trip at Pine Grove Furnace Hostel. Both are the first weekend in March. There will probably be some overlap of the two activities - i.e. some folks will attend both.

Ginny

#3

Nuts, we’ll be in York THIS weekend from Ohio.

Bushwhack & BRamble

#4

(you may already know this) York is my stompin’ grounds, shoot me an email if you’re interested in getting together.

Wyatt (as yet trailnameless)

#5

Im in MD and it would be great to have a prehike get together, but am leaving for Georgia February 26, so I will probably be gone already.

Ross

#6

yea Christy and myself are in Phila and would love it… we plan on starting our hike mid to late March…

FreightTrain

#7

I may be in. What location is everyone thinking? I am in North Jersey but would be willing to drive a ways if necessary. Duncannon and the Doyle and the Ironmasters Hostel may be good suggestions.

tribes

#8

Hey, I thru hiked in 03’ … now I live in Philly. FreightTrain, or anyone else around … we should get together! I love talking trail! :cheers

Flowcefus

#9

I would probably be able to attend something in and around Philly. Flocefus, you are just up the road from me, as I am in Delaware!

Yo-YO

#10

The Winter Warmer is a get-together of hikers, trail angels, and other friends. This is the second year in a row we’ve met at the Doyle as it’s a fun place and the owners are wonderful folks.

This year, in addition to just hanging out, most of us are probably going to participate in the ALDHA volunteer work-project at nearby Pine Grove Furnace Park.

Anyone is welcome to drop by the Doyle for any or all of the weekend; some of us will be arriving Thursday night, others are arriving on Friday, and we’ll be in Duncannon thru Sunday.

For details, see: http://www.whiteblaze.net/forum/showthread.php?t=6936

B. Jack