"Shoot the Hooch" (Tubing through Helen, GA)

It's not exactly hiking, but hopefully, it will be a fun event. Today, we'll "Shoot the Hooch", tubing for 2-4 hours through Helen, GA on the Chattahoochee River. This being the third year for this event, it is becoming an annual Hiking League tradition.

We'll be using Cool River Tubing (Link Below) and doing their long ride 2-2.5 hours (dependent on river level). This means we'll need to meet at the Headwaters Outpost at:

Headwaters Outpost
112 Poplar Stump Rd
Helen, GA 30545

The price is $18, which includes:

1. Your Tube
2. Shuttle Ride
3. Life-Jacket
4. Tie Straps
5. Our Key-Saver Service

You can buy your ticket in advance, but if the event is cancelled due to weather, Cool River Tubing may not give you a refund. We'll meet at 11:00 at the Headwaters Outpost just outside of town and get on the water as soon as possible, but it will likely be very busy given Helen's popularity.
https://www.coolrivertubing.com/tubing-options-and-pricing

Note: You may also want to bring a sturdy stick of some kind. This can be helpful if the water level is low.

Disclaimers:
I've provided all the necessary instructions in this post. Many additional questions can be answered on the website listed above. If you have other questions prior to the event, please ask them as a comment or personal message to me through Meetup. If you wait until the day of the event, your question will likely go unanswered as I will not be checking messages that day.

Meeting time is 11:00 AM. If you are late, you are welcome to try to catch up with us on the river, but we will not be waiting for latecomers.

Poor weather may require me to cancel the event. I will make that determination by Friday night (8/16) at the latest. If the event is cancelled and you have purchased your ticket in advance, the cost may not be refundable.

I, nor this Meetup Group, are responsible for any injuries or legal penalties you may incur by participation in this event. Your participation is your acceptance of your personal responsibility for all activities described above.

Once you arrive at the Headwaters Outpost, get your ticket (long float) and look for the group on the upstairs deck. I'll be watching for people.

After our event, there are plenty of German-style restaurants and pubs for us to enjoy some post-float refreshment.