HIKING & PADDLING NEWS

Contents

• Next Two Months
• Hiking
• Paddling
• For The Record

HIKING

DAYHIKE, SMOKIES
(Scheduled: Sat, 5 Nov 94
Leader: Kevin Edgar (615.239.5742)
Note this hike was moved forward to 22 October.

FODDERSTACK MOUNTAIN - CANCELED
(Scheduled for Sat, 12 Nov 94)
Leader: Ray Hunt
Rating: Moderate
This hike was canceled due to conflict with fall dinner meeting.

MOUNT ROGERS CABIN RIDGE
(Scheduled: Sat, 12 Nov 94
Leader: Ted Malone (615.477.2222)
Contact trip leader for details.

FALL DINNER MEETING
(Scheduled for Sat, 12 Nov 94)
Leader: Liz West (Phone 615.378.5560)
The 1994 Fall Dinner Meeting will be held at the Eastman Recreation Area cabin on Nov. 12, 1994.  Our Program this year will be presented by Ted Cross on "Wyoming's Best Kept Secret... Where Clouds Go to Rest."  This presentation will be based on the adventures of 6 backpackers as they explore and photograph the mountains and desolate basins of the Northern Wind River Range as well as the wildlife that make their home in this environment.  This is a new presentation of the northern loop as opposed to the southern loop which was presented several years ago.  Mt. Sports will be on hand to display a number of mountain bikes and other recreation items beginning at 5:00 PM.  Dinner will be served at 5:45 PM and the program will begin at 6:30 PM.  Dinner this year will be catered by Guiseppe's of Kingsport.  The menu consists of: stuffed shells (meatless) or meat lasagna, broccoli sauté, Italian garden salad, warm garlic bread, lemon Poppyseed cake, and tea all for $8.75/person.  A child's plate (under 12) consisting of pizza will be available for $3.75/person.

Please mail your reservation form and check so that it is received by Wednesday, November 9th to: Liz West, 2009 Hermitage Drive, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664.  Late reservations may be accommodated but please call Liz by Wednesday, November 9 at 615-378-5560.

THIRD SATURDAY MAINTENANCE
(Scheduled 3rd Saturday in month)
Ted Malone 615.477.2222/Ed Oliver 615.349.6668
Contact trip leaders for details.

PADDLING

No outings scheduled

FOR THE RECORD

MOUNT MITCHELL HIKE
3 Sept 94
(Joe DeLoach reporting)
When we gathered early on the morning of September 3 in Colonial Heights, it looked like it was going to be a nice day.  But by the time we got to Mt. Mitchell to meet Zane and drop off the cars, it was around 40 degrees and just plain miserable!   Undaunted, seven hikers proceeded to the trailhead of the Colbert Ridge Trail for the climb up to the crest of the Black Mountains and then on to completely as we climbed the 3.5 miles (with a 3000' elevation gain) to Deep Gap. Unfortunately, the clouds never lifted so we were not able to see from the many outstanding overlooks along the rugged ridgecrest.  This was a difficult trip as billed, with over 5000' of elevation gain in the course of the 7.5 mile hike.  However, even without views it was very rewarding to reach the summits of Potato Hill (6475'), Cattail Peak (6583'), Balsam Cone (6611'), Mt. Craig (6647'), and finally Mt. Mitchell (6684').  Wouldn't you know it, on the way home the clouds began to lift and you could see the peaks with the last bit of sunshine of the day!  The intrepid hikers who conquered these peaks were L. Toof, Z. Perry (from West Virginia), R. Monderer, M. Fanslow, M. Ekart, E. Dougherty, and J. DeLoach.

EASTMAN ROAD RACE
16-17 Sept 94
(Steve Perri reporting)
I attended the Eastman Road Race Expo on Friday and Saturday and set up the Hiking and Canoeing Club display.  Our club was one of about 18-20 exhibitors.  A number of people stopped by and asked questions about locations for hikes and picked up some of our brochures plus new brochures from ATC on Leave-no-Trace Tips.  I sent Becky 3 forms for individuals interested in membership.  I think the Club's presence was a good form of exposure.  Other exhibitors however sell a number of items and we do not have commodities to offer.  Our brochure count is still OK for the time being, but we will need to make some more up soon.

PUBLIC LANDS DAY PROJECT
24 Sept 94
(Steve Perri reporting)
The volunteers from TEHCC worked with several other organizations from the Northeast Tennessee Region on a project for Public Lands Day.  The rehabilitation of Old Forge Campground was chosen among about 14 others based on need, supplies and donations, and the size of the volunteer group.  In conjunction with Old Forge, Sierra Club and a high school class removed some metal material from the Big Laurel Branch Wilderness.

The group at Old Forge worked on installing new benches, posts for a fence, and gravel along walkways.  The campground was once an old Forest Service Camp and w ill now be a campground that is totally accessible (Handicap Accessibility).  The work was conducted with the supervision of Forest Service members from the Cherokee National Forest.  Thus far, the efforts at the campground have been entirely volunteer with the exception of the Forest Service.  Frank, Bob, Ed and Steve are all Hiking Club Members.  Dwight Gergens is a friend of Steve's who had the misfortune of visiting and was put to work.

1995 TEHCC STEERING COMMITTEE BALLOT
(Steve Perri reporting)
November is when the voting for the 95 Steering Committee begins.  Three people will be elected to serve on the Steering Committee in 1995 and 1996; one of the three will be Steering Committee Chair in 1996.  Please vote for no more than three of the six nominees listed below and return the ballot to: BECKY BELLAMY, Eastman Chemical Company, P.O. Box 511, B-89, Kingsport, Tennessee 37662 by 15 December, 1994.

Also included is a proposed Constitution Amendment.  Currently, retirees are not empowered to vote on the committee.  To amend this article, the proposed amendment must be endorsed by 10% of the membership and presented to the Steering Committee Chair, who shall bring it to the Steering Committee meeting. If the committee approves the amendment by a two-thirds vote, the amendment is presented to the full membership.   To be accepted, the amendment must receive the affirmative vote of at least four-fifths of all those voting.  Article V, Section 2 currently states that "Holding an elected office and voting is restricted to employee members."   The Amendment would read "Holding an elected office and voting is restricted to members of the club."

Your participation in the election process and Constitution Amendment is an important membership responsibility, please give a moment of your time to participate in this process.

1995 MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR EASTMAN EMPLOYEES
(Steve Perri reporting)
The dues for the Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club Membership will be increased from $2.00 to $3.00 in 1995 for Eastman employee members.  This increase will help defray a number of increased costs over the last few years including club purchases of equipment and the postage increase beginning January 1, 1995.  The Dues for non-employee subscription to the Newsletter will remain at $4.00 and $3.00 for Eastman retirees.

TEHCC BENEFITS
(Steve Perri reporting)
I would like to encourage our club membership to take advantage of all the opportunities and benefits the club has to offer.  Numerous activities are available   including hiking, canoeing, and caving with experienced trip leaders.  We provide hiking and canoeing opportunities locally as well as on other parts of the Appalachian Trail and other trails.  We frequently share our trip experiences by informal slide shows in the evenings or at lunch hours which is an excellent opportunity to scope out a vacation option.  Our paddlers participate in canoe schools, local river cleanups and canoe camping trips.  For those who are interested in trail rehabilitation, we maintain 125 miles of the Appalachian Trail and offer many opportunities to be involved in trail maintenance.  We always are in need of hike leaders and I would encourage anyone who would be interested in leading a hike to contact Steve Wilson our Events Coordinator.  We will be putting together the 6 month schedule in a few weeks for 1995, so please volunteer.  For more information or to volunteer to lead a hike contact Steve Wilson at 615-239-0456.

As an A.T. maintaining club, we have the benefit of special considerations by several sporting goods/outdoor supply merchants that help provide cost savings to Club members.   The Club is grateful for these benefits and in return encourages its membership to do business with these merchants as well.  The following merchants provide discounts to Club members with Club identification (these discounts do not apply to items already on sale):

FOOTSLOGGER GREAT OUTDOORS: 221 E. King St., Boone, N.C. (704-262- 5111) Discount (15%) off camping, backpacking and hiking equipment and supplies.

MAHONEY'S SPORTMAN'S PARADISE INC: Peerless Center, Johnson City, Tennessee (615-282-8889) Discount (10%) off camping, hiking, backpacking, climbing gear and boots.

MAST GENERAL STORE: Hwy 194, Valle Crucis, North Carolina (704-963-6511) Also on King St. in Boone, North Carolina and North Maine Street in Waynesville, North Carolina.   Discount (5%) off all camping, hiking, backpacking items, hiking boots and all technical outerwear.

MOUNTAIN SPORTS LTD: 1021 Commonwealth Ave., Bristol, Virginia (703- 466-8988) Discount (10%) off tents, sleeping bags, boots, packs, backpacking stoves, canoes, kayaks, paddles, life jackets, bikes, bike trailers, and car rack systems.

NANTAHALA OUTDOOR CENTER: Hwy 19W, near Bryson City, North Carolina (704-488-2175) Discount (10%) off canoes, kayaks, boat related items, gear, all backpacking & hiking items, clothing and boots.

TRAIL SPORTS LTD: 3803 Ft. Henry Dr., Kingsport, Tennessee (615-239- 7787) (Mike's Shoe Repair) Discount (10% off) on boots, camping, hiking and backpacking items.

KAYAKER'S FAVORITE "ROLL RELATED" ITEMS
(Ed Montgomery reporting)

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