Spring Hot Springs Hang 2013- Planning

I'd like to get the ball rolling on this group hang. I'm not sure who normally puts this one together, but my family would like to come and most of us need to put in notice a month or two in advance.

Does anyone have recommendations for a weekend? April 5-7 would be great for me, but I want to know. I'd even be cool with Easter weekend, but not everyone is. I'd even give the sermon. ;)

I've heard that traditionally the Spring Hot Springs Hang is around Mother's Day, but earlier would be better I think.

Past organizers (Hangin Burrito / Running Feather / Ed...), did I miss something? Thoughts?

I'm looking forward to seeing my hanging buddies again and even my wife and mother may make an appearance (but stay in a cabin).

I wouldnt mind another visit to Hot Springs!

Where is this location? Depending on the location and timing, I might be up for it. I know there are a number of hangs scheduled for late March and early April, so I'll have to see which ones fit into my schedule.

There is a group campground in Hot Springs that we get a few sites at. The proximity to the AT is nice too.

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Originally Posted by Str1der

Where is this location? Depending on the location and timing, I might be up for it. I know there are a number of hangs scheduled for late March and early April, so I'll have to see which ones fit into my schedule.

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Hot Springs, North Carolina.

Ed Speer originally organized this hang as the SEHHA Campout , Spring & Fall. But as of now no one does officially to my knowledge. Different folks have stepped in to keep the tradition going like Shreck, Hanging Burrito and Running Feather and others.

Take note that Trail Days is the weekend after Mothers Day and a LOT of us will be there then head to the RatGat in Linville Gorge or to Goat Island in Ga.
In 2009 Hot Springs was in June but 2010 it was done in April.

I'd love to do this again. April is pretty full--Burrell's Ford in SC and Smoked Butt in NC.

Enjoyed the last hang there, look forward to another.

I spoke with my family. The weekend of the 5-7 isn't as free as I thought. Maybe the next weekend or the like.

I'd lock in the dates soon so people can plan. The only other hang scheduled right now for April 12-14 is the Northern Cal Hang, so i don't think you'll be competing over attendees. :D

Hmm...it appears that there is not much interest in the Spring Hot Springs Hang, or at least not the dates I recommended. Late May is bad for me, but what about the beginning of May?

What do others think?

I missed last Sept, so I definitely want to go to HS. Have hang already scheduled for April 5-7, then you have a lot of folks already set on going to the Smoked Butt hang 2 weeks later. My guess is that you'll need to make it at least 3 weeks out from that, which would be the 10th. I'd prefer the weekend of 5/17.

The weekend of 5/17-19 is Trail days in Damascus. Oh well. There is always this fall.

Could instead shoot for a summer time hang, June perhaps?

Maybe, but the John Rock hang is around there somewhere.

So many hangs so little time. Perhaps if some of the organizers of past hangs would chime in.

June sounds good.

Specifically, weekend of June 8 sounds perfect.

I know that Lump and I would be happy to attend a Hot Springs hang. I don't know if there are any dates that are better or worse for us at the moment. I will check with him when he returns from work.

Sluggie

Sluggie, I still have your tripod! We need to get together girl. PM me.

June? I'm liking the sounds of that. Maybe slightly cooler than the blistering heat of a Florida summer.

Okay, maybe we should look at a group hang in June?

June should be good, if you can catch a cooler weekend. It can get miserably hot, mid summer. Make sure to book the site, early. Haven't been to Hot Springs in a long time, but would love to come see everyone, again.

Early June sounds good to me. Heck - with sequestration and furloughs, I might even get there on a Thursday. Planning to be there for now. Cakes is in charge of COBBLERS!!!!!:lol:

Good morning,

Lump and I were at Hot Springs yesterday to visit my favorite masseur. While we were there, Lump rode around on his bicycle through the campgrounds. The bathrooms in the middle of the park are boarded up. Those are the ones with the showers. When we inquired, we were told that they are being remodeled and will not be available until July.

The really interesting factoid to go with this is that the campground is sold out next weekend. So, it is sold out with most of the bathrooms closed and inoperable. I hope that they are renting extra port-a-pots that weekend.

Long and short of it, we may want to reconsider our plans.

Sluggie

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Good morning,

Lump and I were at Hot Springs yesterday to visit my favorite masseur. While we were there, Lump rode around on his bicycle through the campgrounds. The bathrooms in the middle of the park are boarded up. Those are the ones with the showers. When we inquired, we were told that they are being remodeled and will not be available until July.

The really interesting factoid to go with this is that the campground is sold out next weekend. So, it is sold out with most of the bathrooms closed and inoperable. I hope that they are renting extra port-a-pots that weekend.

Long and short of it, we may want to reconsider our plans.

Sluggie

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That is some stinky news. Perhaps waiting until the fall hang is best.

Thanks for the Re-con Sluggie and Lump! Whenever this is held I'll look forward to seeing you both again.

I'm in if I have to quit my job or get myself fired:lol:

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Originally Posted by carolinasbackpacker

I'm in if I have to quit my job or get myself fired:lol:

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Again?:lol::scared::lol::thumbup:

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Originally Posted by Darby

Again?:lol::scared::lol::thumbup:

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Ditto on that! :lol: