Category Archives: Club Events

Bluestone River Trip Postponed

Reporting: Ed “Happy Hour Coordinator” Montgomery Our trip leader just called and informed me that our upcoming Bluestone River trip will be postponed due to the Mountain Creek Lodge being closed because the tram is down. The tram is Swiss … Continue reading

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Mount LeConte Lodge (Smoky Mountains), Sat-Sun, July 7-8, 2012

For the past 35+ years TEHCC has organized a summer weekend trip to Mount LeConte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. This lodge (elevation 6593 ft) can only be reached by hiking trails. Even supplies are brought in … Continue reading

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F/B: Bays Mountain Park – Leader’s Choice to Antennas – Sunday, May 27, 2012

Leader: Barry Griggs (423-239-5676) Rating:  Easy 4-5 mile hike with ~400 ft elevation change You’ve seen them from Kingsport – the antennas up on Bays Mountain.  Now imagine the view of looking back down into the city.  It’s leader’s choice … Continue reading

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Swiftwater Rescue Course

Date to be determined, sometime Friday-Sunday in late July, Tri-Cities, TN Area (Near or on Nolichucky River) The Swiftwater Rescue Course teaches recognition and avoidance of common river hazards, execution of self-rescue techniques, and rescue techniques for paddlers in distress. … Continue reading

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Learn to Kayak! Beginner/Novice Whitewater Kayak Clinic, July 14-15, 2012

You know you want to. You’ve been thinking about it, how fun it might be. You see the occasional car with boats on top or pass by one of the many great rivers in the area and think to yourself … Continue reading

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F/B: South Holston Spillway – Sunday, May 20, 2012

Leader: Vic Hasler Rating:  Easy three and half mile in/out hike with less than 300 ft elevation change Come for a nice walk in the forest along a firm gravel service road down to the lake.  The gradually sloping path … Continue reading

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3rd Saturday Maintenance – Hiking with Tools! May 19, 2012

Contact:  Joe DeLoach Come out on a day hike and help us tackle some typical late spring maintenance needs, such as cutting annual growth and painting blazes.  No experience required!  Contact Joe for details and meeting time and place.

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Recurring Event Reminder

Here’s a memory jogger for our routine events!

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33rd Anniversary Bluestone River Trip Notice

The 33rd annual Bluestone River Trip is scheduled for May 25-26, 2012. A block of six rooms have been reserved at the Mountain Creek Lodge and space is limited this year. Room reservations can be made by calling 1-800-CALLWVA and … Continue reading

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Spring Wildflower Hike April 7 – Margarette Falls

Joe DeLoach hike notice (Scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2012) The combination of wildflowers and waterfalls has led to some popular Club hikes, and we’re hoping for the same with this short hike to Margarette Falls.  One of our prettiest … Continue reading

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