Ed Speer's Spring 22st Annual SEHHA June 6-8, 08

**headchange4u** · 05-01-2008, 10:29

Youngblood stated in another thread that Ed's next SEHHA will be June 6-8.

Here's the usual info:
Join us for the 22st SEHHA (SouthEast Hammock Hangers Association) campout the weekend of June 6-8, 2008. It's FREE! (except for your $6/nite camping fee). This is an informal group event and everyone is welcome--veteran, novice or future hammockers. See, learn and share your knowledge with other hammock enthusiasts. This will be an easy overnight campout at a commercial campground in a beautiful mountain river setting near the Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina! Join me, Ed Speer, author of the Hammock Camping book and editor of the Hammock Camping Newsletters for this fun Spring campout. Previous trips were well attended and this is another chance for hammockers to show their stuff, share ideas, learn from others, and be a part of the 'new way'. Meet old friends and make new ones! Check out the newest hammock gear!

We will camp in the popular Hot Springs Campground approximately 45 minute drive northwest of Asheville, NC or 1.5 hours east of Knoxville, TN. The campground is located on the east side of the town of Hot Springs on Highway US 25/70 directly across from the Hot Springs Resort and Hot Tubs. The campground is situated on the French Broad River and our campsite (#413) is on the rivers' west bank. Road access to the campground is from Asheville, NC or Newport, TN on US 25/US 70. Trees are available for about 15 hammocks, so please bring hammock stands if you have them--we will also provide stands (contact us to reserve one). If you have folding camp chairs, bring them. Everyone will be responsible for his or her own transportation, gear, behavior, and camping fees ($15.00/dog, pay at gate; $6/person/nite, pay Ed at campsite). Camp central for the weekend will be the camp fire and large white canopy at site #413.

Show up anytime and leave anytime, but don't miss our free Saturday evening hot dog cookout! This is now a tradition at each hammock hangers campout--it's not to be missed! Otherwise, everyone will be responsible for his or her own meals.

Upon arrival, check in at the campground gate and ask for the 'hammock group'. Karen and I will be at the campsite Friday afternoon thru midday Sunday, so arrive anytime after 2 pm Friday. The Hot Springs area abounds with outdoor opportunities like hiking, canoeing, kayaking, river rafting, fishing, mountain biking, etc--you can easily combine the hammock campout with an outdoor trip. The Appalachian Trail passes thru town and only a few hundred feet from our campsite. The French Broad River adjacent to our campsite is a popular fishing and floating stream.

Find complete campground details at:

http://camp.nchotsprings.com/

Find driving directions at: http://nchotsprings.com/directions.html

Early Fall temperatures at this elevation can fluctuate wildly, so expect daytime temps of 50-80F and nighttime temps of 30-50F. Rain is possible so be prepared.

Signing up is not necessary, but letting us know will be appreciated-- [email protected]

Everyone Welcome! See ya at Hot Springs! …..Ed "Not To Worry" Speer

**peanuts** · 05-01-2008, 10:33

it all depends....

**Hooch** · 05-01-2008, 10:37

Didn't you forget the "I'm Not Sure Yet" option?

You know for those of us moving and all.

**headchange4u** · 05-01-2008, 10:42

Originally Posted by Hooch

Didn't you forget the "I'm Not Sure Yet" option?

You know for those of us moving and all.

You can just vote when you make up your mind.

**Hooch** · 05-01-2008, 10:50

Ok, you forced my hand. There. Happy now?

**RAW** · 05-01-2008, 11:24

It all depends on whether my out-of-town family will still be here that weekend.

If they're not, I'll be motorcycling my way back to Hot Springs.

**Hooch** · 05-01-2008, 11:59

I'm planning on being there. It's the weekend after my move, but I should be able to swing it. Anyone for a day hike of <10 miles?

**slowhike** · 05-01-2008, 14:35

i hope this one will work out for me<G>.
here's an additional note Karen posted on the yahoo group...

Hi all,
Ed will send out more details later, but here is the
basic info regarding the June SEHHA Campout in Hot
Springs. As always, it will be the second weekend in June
which is June 6-8. Unfortunately, this year it will
not coincide with the Bluff Mountain Music festival and
we were unable to change out dates to the following
weekend. ?Even without the music festival, there is
plenty to do in Hot Springs on a warm summer weekend. ?The
rafting is usually in full swing, wildflowers are in
bloom and wading in the river is always pleasant. You
can even celebrate National Trails day and go for a
hike! ?
More info is posted at:
http://www.speerhammocks.com/Assets/...ringsJun08.htm
Hope to see everyone in Hot Springs!

Karen

Speer Hammocks, Inc.

**NCPatrick** · 05-01-2008, 14:36

I probably will not be able to make it back to Hot Springs so soon.

I've planned some hiking/camping trips with the kids on different weekends throughout the summer, and I think we'll need to be within a smaller radius of the house for most of them in order to be able to take more trips...