The Carolina Berg Wanderers Meetup Group

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This is an out and back hike to the highest point in South Carolina. This is generally considered a challenging hike of 8.4 miles with 2185 feet of elevation gain. The trail gives you the feel of the deep woods due to the incredible terrain. It's a great stroll through beautifully ravined country to the top of Sassafrass Mountain. The payoff are the great views which overlooks the Piedmont. Dinner will follow the hike before returning to the meetup point.

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Berg Guidelines for Event Organizers (https://files.meetup.com/520812/Guidelines.for.Event.Organizers.htm)

https://www.pisgahconservancy.org/events-1/upcoming-events.html. This is the annual project day, this our chance to give back to the Pisgah National Forest where we do most of our hiking. This will be hard work, trail maintenance, removing invasive plants, and other tasks, but the Conservancy will try and fit you to your age and ability. You must sign up at the Pisgah Conservancy beginning on March 15th. Please sign up here also, if we get enough people, 3 or more, I will see if we can all work together. Please follow the above link and read about this event.

Hello Bergs,
Our annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 6 at Latta Park in Charlotte. This is the same location as the past 4 years.

First, we'll eat barbecue with buns, coleslaw and potato salad provided by the club.

Please bring other potluck dishes or desserts; and your own drinks, plates, cups, and utensils.

Due to our limited budget this year, we are asking for a donation (suggested $5 to$10) to pay for the shelter and food.

Our annual meeting will follow dinner, including election of officers. Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP so we can have enough food for everyone.

This is a meeting of the Board of Directors. Any voting member is invited, but officers are expected to attend. Past minutes are posted under Board Info on the Message Board https://www.meetup.com/CarolinaBergs/messages/boards/forum/975363

An agenda will be sent to attendees prior to the meeting.

New members are encouraged to skip this until you meet us at an outdoor or social event first.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to flatwater kayak.

RSVP if this would be you, and please note your skill level beside your RSVP.

Below are skill levels for flatwater kayaking:

1. Beginnner (all levels) - Individuals who have either never kayaked before, or who feel they will benefit from gaining experience in a milder paddle should look for our events aimed to all levels (beginner) paddles. Those who would feel most comfortable are those with minimal time in small boats, who have never tried to roll a boat, and may be trying different boats and boat types, either as a pre-purchase decision, or who simply kayak only minimally. Parameters for events of this type will generally mean distances < 5 miles, speeds < 2 to 3 MPH, and minimal wind and/or wave action.

2. Intermediate - this level describes those who have ventured a little further in the kayaking experience, and who can handle a little speed, distance, and a few environmental factors. Events in this category will likely venture into deeper water, away from shorelines, with a quicker pace (3 or 4 MPH) and may go 10 to 15 miles in distance (perhaps a little further!). There is an expectation that winds and waves may be encountered, and while these are unpredictable, being comfortable with 10-15 MPH winds, and 1 to 2 foot waves should be expected. Participants in this category also have generally good paddling skills for maneuvering long boats in smaller tributaries and marsh areas as well, and feel comfortable navigating their way through such areas. An intermediate level kayaker should know how to dress for the conditions of both air and water temperatures, and has usable knowledge of energy, and hydration requirements for such activities.

3. Experienced/Expert – A kayaker at this level is pretty much open to any kayaking event, has confidence and capability in winds and surf, to include ocean kayaking. A kayaker at this level can maintain speeds upwards of 4 to 5 MPH, and may reach 7 or 8 MPH + for certain periods. Winds of 20+, and waves of 2-3 feet are navigable in this group. Distances greater than 20 miles daily, and often over multiple days may be required on such adventures. Previous instruction and current skills likely includes the development of roll techniques, as do paddling skills in adverse conditions. Has experience in dressing for the conditions of both air and water temperatures, and has usable knowledge of energy, and hydration requirements for such activities. Also will posses the necessary navigation skills for trip routings and course selection.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to XC ski.

RSVP if this would be you, and please note your skill level beside your RSVP.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to mountain bike or bike rail trails (e.g., VA Creeper Trail, New River Trail).

RSVP if this would be you, and please note your skill level and type of biking you enjoy (mtn bike and/or rail trail) beside your RSVP.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to road bike.

RSVP if this would be you, and please note your skill level beside your RSVP.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to downhill ski.

RSVP if this would be you, and please note your skill level beside your RSVP.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to go on backpacking trips.

RSVP if this would be you, and please note your preferences--trip length and difficulty--beside your RSVP. Also please make a note of your experience and skill level.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to go on strenuous hikes . Strenuous hikes are 10-20 miles long, usually with 2,500-4,500 ft elevation gain and are hiked at a faster pace than the moderate Berg hikes.

RSVP if this would be you and please note your past hiking experience and typical exercise routine. It is club policy to make sure that any attendee on a strenuous hike has the appropriate experience, for we want to make sure each strenuous hike is not only enjoyable for you, but is enjoyable for the others on the hike as well.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to go on moderate hikes . Moderate hikes are 6-10 miles long, usually with 1,000-2,500 ft elevation gain and are hiked at a moderate pace.

RSVP if you would like to be on this list and please note your past hiking experience and/or typical exercise routine.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to go on easy hikes . Easy hikes are 3-6 miles long, usually with less than 1,500 ft elevation gain and are hiked at a moderate pace.

RSVP if you would like to be included on this list.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.

This is not an actual event. We created this posting to create a mailing list of members that like to or want to go on mid-week hikes. RSVP if you would like to be included on this list.

Trip Organizers: This calendar entry may be used as an email list to promote your event. An example of an appropriate number of times for such use would be no more than twice per event. Such communication should state that it is being sent to the members who have their names on this list. Thanks.