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Over the years many of our outings have become traditions for the MTG, such as the Hobbs Cabin December Backpack, the Memorial Day Backpack to Joyce-Kimer Slickrock Wilderness and the June Highlands of Road Backpack. Someone once said that "the people who participate in these types of activities are the earth's most ardent defenders".
Visitors are ALWAYS welcome! Most of our events are free, or very low cost, so there is every reason to attend one of our events. We'd love to see ya!
July 12, 2008 - Dunbar Cave Tour
Dunbar Cave tour and 1.9 mile hike on one of their nature trails afterwards. Dunbar Cave is located 60 minutes northwest of Nashville in Montgomery County. Dunbar Cave is the most prominent of several caves located in this designated natural area. Meeting place to be determined. Contact Joy Mayfield at 615-851-1192 or joy.mayfield@comcast.net.
July 25-27 - Chapter Meeting-Laurel Fork Lodge
Make plans now to attend the Tennessee Chapter summer meeting at Laurel Fork Lodge near Hampton, TN. Laurel Fork Lodge is situated in Dennis Cove on the Appalachian Trail. Outings during the chapter meeting will take place on the Appalachian Trail. The cost of the weekend long chapter meeting is $40/person that includes lodging and meals. Children attend at a reduced rate. First time attendees are at half price. Families are encouraged to attend. For additional information and to register, contact Gloria Griffith at gla4797@earthlink.net or 423-727-2532.
August 17 - Membership Ice Cream Social
Save the date for MTG’s Membership Ice Cream Social from 3-6 p.m. at Fannie Mae Dees Park in Nashville near Vanderbilt at the corner of 24th and Blakemore Avenues. This park features a colorful tile dragon. Varieties of homemade ice cream will be available. Feel free to bring your favorite homemade or store bought ice cream to share. We will have a contest for the best homemade ice cream! This is a family event. For additional information contact Katherine Pendleton at 615-360-3481 or Katibug1959@aol.com.
August 30 to September 1 - Labor Day Weekend Car Camping/Hiking
Plans are underway to host a car camping weekend over Labor Day at Parksville
Lake Campground in the Ocoee River Recreation Zone in the Southern Cherokee
National Forest. Pre-registration requested in order to secure enough campsites
for the group. For registration and additional information contact Katherine
Pendleton at 615-360-3481 or
Katibug1959@aol.com.
September 26 to 28 - Outings Leader 101/201 Training
The Tennessee Chapter Sierra Club will be sponsoring Outings Leader 101/201 training brought to us by the National Sierra Club Local Outings training staff during the weekend of Friday, September 26 through Sunday, September 28 at Laurel Fork Lodge near Hampton, Tennessee. OLT 101 is required for certification to become a level 1 outings leader (front country trips). OLT 201 is required for certification to become a level 2 (backcountry trips) or higher outings leader. Cost of the course is $45/person and includes lodging and meals for the weekend. To sign up for the course go to http://www.sierraclub.org/outings/training/brochures/2008_Tennessee. For additional information contact Webb Griffith, Tennessee Chapter Co-Outing Chair at 423-727-4797 or email gla4797@earthlink.net.
October 4 and 5 - Jack & Back Bike Ride
The Tennessee Chapter has a bike team to ride the Multiple Sclerosis “Jack & Back” from Franklin to Motlow College. There are two routes available. One is 75 miles each way and the other is 60 miles each way. This is a fully supported ride. If you can’t ride the entire route transportation is available to take you to the finish line! It is a fun event with refreshment stations and meals provided. Each participant is required to collect $300 donations. Last year, the TN Chapter bike team raised $3300 for this worthy cause. For additional information contact Katherine Pendleton at 615-360-3481 or Katibug1959@aol.com.
October 17 to 19 - Wilderness First Aid
The Tennessee Chapter will host a WFA course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine at Laurel Fork Lodge near Hampton, TN. The course will be taught on Saturday and Sunday from 8 AM-5 PM each day. Indoor lodging and meals (supper Friday thru lunch on Sunday) are included in the cost of $225/person. For additional information and to register contact Katherine Pendleton at 615-943-6877 or email katibug1959@aol.com.
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Wilderness First Aid Registration Form
February 28 to March 7, 2009 - 3rd Annual Clair
Tappaan Lodge Ski Trip
Make your reservation now to go with the Tennessee Chapter to Sierra Club’s Clair Tappaan Lodge for a week that you will never forget! This is the third year for the Tennessee Chapter to host a ski trip for its members. Clair Tappaan Lodge is located 7000 feet in California’s Sierra Nevada 45 minutes West of Reno, Nevada. Activities planned for our week at Clair Tappaan include cross country skiing and exploring the Lake Tahoe area. Skiing classes are available at the lodge. Accommodations are in bunk beds equipped with mattresses. Bring your own bedding and towel. Restroom and shower facilities are shared with two men’s and two women’s bathrooms. Meals are served family style. Price for the trip is $600 per person and includes lodging, all meals from supper on February 28 thru breakfast on March 7 and transportation from airport to lodge and back to airport. Trip price does not include airfare, ski rental, ski lessons, ski fees, incidentals, breakfast and lunch on February 28 and supper on March 7. Reservations are limited to 6 participants. Non-refundable $100 deposit due by January 1, 2009 made to TN Chapter Sierra Club Outings, P.O. Box 290306, Nashville, TN 37229. Remainder of fees due January 26, 2009. Complete information regarding equipment rental rates, cross country skiing activities planned, accommodations, and any other inquiries may be directed to Katherine Pendleton at 615-943-6877 or Katherine.pendleton@sierraclub.org. Payment by credit card is available. (Educational, Conservation)
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NOTE: Places and times are subject to change. Contact the outings leader for further information, and check this website updates.
