Hey everybody! The Allegheny
Outdoor Adventure Group will be joining members of the Allegheny Defense Project
for a winter camp out!
Some of you might want to come out for
the day on Saturday or Sunday to enjoy our campfire with us or take a short hike
and not camp out. That would be easy since we will be only 1/2 mile into
the woods! A short, easy, flat hike from the parking lot where the cars
will be.
Tell all you friends who might be interested!
Spread the word!
The temp this weekend will be in the mid to high
30's and lows Saturday night might be about 23 or so! WARM for early
February.
Come on out!
Starting February 04 2012, 03:00 PM
Ending February 05 2012, 01:00 PM
Winter Outing 2012
Join Us for a Backpack Hike and Camp at Tracy Ridge
February 4!
The purpose of the 2012 Winter Outing is to gain winter
camping experience and to enjoy our beautiful winter weather. We will meet at
3PM on February 4, 2012 at a small parking lot just north of the entrance to
Tracy Ridge on the west side of Route 321. We plan to break camp by 1PM on
February 5, 2012. Please bring all of your own gear and food. See these links
for suggestions for gear, food, and behavior in winter conditions: REI, or
Backpacker
Magazine, or do your own on-line research. A 4-season tent, 0 degree bag,
and a "closed cell" sleeping pad are highly recommended. Please feel free to
contact Cathy Pedler if you need more information: 814-454-7523,
cpedler@alleghenydefense.org
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We will be camping in an area
adjacent to the old Moses Johnson farm. We can still identify this 1800s farm
and explore it today! We will be camped in a large rock area that is
somewhat sheltered from the wind and elements. The
large rock area, behind the Johnson Farm is less than a half mile
hike from the parking lot. If you would like to join us during the day
Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning for a fun exploratory hike (or hikes!) in
the area, or to enjoy our campfire with us later on Saturday evening, without
camping out Saturday night, you would be more than welcome! If we have enough
snow, the Johnson farm is a perfect place to snowshoe or
cross country ski. The near-by Tracy Ridge campground (and
adjoining Johnson Farm) has an extensive hiking trail system to explore.
So come on out for the day on Saturday, or spend the day and night with
us! We may even do a short after-dark hike on Saturday Night! Get
out of the house and enjoy the outdoors!
Event Location
Tracy Ridge
Small Parking Area on the west side of Route 321,
north of Tracy Ridge entrance.
Bradford, PA
Directions
See the map link below for directions.
http://www.communitywalk.com/the_allegheny_national_forest/map/480190#0004SB`b