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• VIRGINA CREEPER BIKE RIDE/HIKE -MAY 1-3,2025 UP DATE

  • Start
    1 May 2025
  • End
    3 May 2025
  • Location
    Abingdon, VA- White Top Mountain

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                                                VIRGINIA CREEPER BIKE RIDE/HIKE

  MAY 1-3, 2025

  This is long and full of information 

  This ride will be totally different from the past until the bridges that are out from White Top Mountain to Damascus are repaired.  We will start in Abington, you will have two choices A. Ride to the Abingdon Vineyards 9.3 miles one way fairly flat, we can have the bike shop pick us up at the Vineyard or ride the return which will be about 20 miles.   B. Ride to Damascus, 17 miles, we can have the bike shop pick us up at the Red Caboose or ride the return which will be about 34 miles.  This is also fairly flat.   We will go to the Barter Theatre on Thursday night May 1st to see the 7:30 production of "Million Dollar Quartet" This musical tells the tale of a jam session on December ofl 1956 of a fateful meeting between Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.

    I have already booked my room.   You MUST book your own room. 

  Creepers Inn Lodging- 276-525-2031, tell Jill Dalton or Dave Dalton you are with CSC.

  https://virginiacreepersendlodgingabingdonva.com
  

  Black Dog Inn-276-628-4153, tell Rick you are with CSC.

  Google Black Dog Inn Abingdon,VA

  It is very important that you book ASAP... there are other places in Abingdon to stay however (in my Humble Opinion), you can't beat the no deposit deal

   You do need to book your room ASAP.... EVEN WITH THE BRIDGES OUT VA. CREEPER IS A VERY POPULAR RIDE.  

  
  

  May -1-3, 2025

  Update on the VA Creeper trip.... Bike shop NOT open YET, please see infomation below on booking your ride up the mountain/shuttle ride and renting your bikes and helmets if you need one.

  Margarita Party at 4:00 Thursday May 1ST... at my place  119 Park St. SE,  if you wish bring something to share for food or you may have a Margarita  or two and pickup your theatre ticket, and go eat somewhere on your own.

  We will walk (two blocks) from my place to the Barter Theatre, *** play starts promptly at 7:30p.m. we need to be in our seats by 7:15. 

  Make sure you are at the bike shop by 9:00 a.m. on Friday May 2ND... This year we will all start out together at the Trailhead in Abingdon.  Then ride your own pace to either the Abingdon Vineyards or to the Red Caboose in Damascus.

  You will need to let me know if you want to attend the Barter Theatre,  if we have 10 attending I can get group rates.

   please note that I put all  tickets on my personal credtit card so we can have 2nd. row seats.  When I know how many are attending the theatre I will be able to give you the price of the ticket so you can reimburse me. 

  Call me if you have questions,

  Barb

  423-902-6095
  

  *** The date selected for the Virginia Creeper Bike Ride/Hike was chosen due to room availability.  The places that I have used in the past were all full in April.  These dates are the first available... If you are going on fantastic bike ride (this year I have added hiking).  You MUST BOOK YOUR ROOM NOW.   These two places do NOT REQUIRE A DEPOSIT.  However they do expect you to let them know ASAP BEFORE the trip that you are cancelling. 

  I booked my room today. 

  Creepers Inn Lodging- 276-525-2031, tell Jill Dalton or Dave Dalton you are with CSC.

  https://virginiacreepersendlodgingabingdonva.com
  

  Black Dog Inn-276-628-4153, tell Rick you are with CSC.

  Google Black Dog Inn Abingdon,VA

  It is very important that you book ASAP... there are other places in Abingdon to stay however (in my Humble Opinion), you can't beat the no deposit deal

  If you have booked your room you still must sign up on CSC Event Webpage to register for the ride and sign the waiver.  This is very important.

  I also picked these dates on the play that (if you choose to attend) we will see Thrusday night at the Barter Theatrehttps://bartertheatre.com  Barter Theatre, in Abingdon, Virginia, opened on June 10, 1933. It is the longest-running professional Equity theatre in the United States

  The play we will be seeing is "Million Dollar Quartet" the play tells the story of four Southern rock legends who unexpectedly came together in 1956 for a very spontaneous recording session at Sun Studios.  The four rock legends are:  Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash.  

  Other information below... the main purpose of this email is "Book your Room".  The entire town fills up during April and May. 
  

   When the Bike Shop OPENS ( I WILL LET YOU KNOW). please call and reserve your bike (if  you need one), however you MUST CALL and reserve your own bike & helmet.

   IF you are renting a bike, you must call VA Creeper Bike Shop 276-676-2552 to reserve your bike and if needed a helmet.   

  Make your way to Abingdon on Thursday May 1, 2025... I will make group reservations at the Barter Theater for the 7:30 performace on Thursday night.  I have 20 seats on the second (2nd.) row for the play "Million Dollar Quartet".  I will have the cost of the Group Rate as soon as I know how many of you want to attend. Please let me know ASAP if you plan on attending the play.

  I will arrange for a "Group Dinner" on Friday night after the ride. At this time I am thinking about "Delta Blues BBQ"  will let you know if I can make this happen.
  

  
  

  *****Hello to those of you that are registered for this trip! It is very important that you call and reserve your room, this is most important.  See names and phone numbers above for lodging that will be close to the bike shop. ***Please let me know when you have booked your room. ******

  
  
  

  Our "Group" dinner Friday night May 2nd, 2025 @ 5:30 -  6:00 p.m. at TBA".

  We need to be at the Barter at least by 7:15 p.m. on Thursday night May 1, 2025 to be seated (our seats are on 2nd. and 3rd. rows.  So plan your dinner accordingly.

   

  **** IMPORTANT**** When you arrive Thursday, you must go to the bike shop to pay for your shuttle ride/rentals(if needed).  Do this Thursday! Do not wait until Friday morning to do this!!! This will be the shuttle back to Abingdon if you ride your bike back yourself.  

  When you register for this event you must sign the Trip Release Waiver at the bottom of the Registration form.

  YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN ROOM!!!  For other room choices please contact me for information.  For now these two lodges have availability for the May 1-3, 2025:  **** when you have booked your room please let me know*** I will need to know where you are to get you your theater tickets and to plan meeting at "Command Central" for Margarita's!!!! 

  
  

  See you Thursday May 1, 2025 in Abingdon, VA

  Barb

  423-902-6095

  P.S. Bring dollars & quarters for a game we play
  

  The Virginia Creeper Trail is possibly the easiest, prettiest mountain bike ride you will ever encounter. The VA Creeper Trail, which is actually the "retired" railway corridor of the Virginia-Carolina Railroad, has become one of the most popular bicycling trail destinations in the eastern United States.

  The Va Creeper Trail stretches 34 miles from Abingdon, Virginia down thru the lovely town of Damascus, Va (known as the Heart of the Va Creeper) along the Whitetop Laurel River and up to its highest point Whitetop Station near the NC State Line at Whitetop, Virginia. The Va Creeper Trail is open year round to hiking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

  This former rail bed passes through the Mount Rogers National Recreation area and the highland country of Southwestern Virginia. The Virginia Creeper Trail is rich in beauty and regional history. This is an easy biking adventure that you and your friends and family will talk about for a long time.  

  Join us on this May 1-3, 2025   VA CREEPER TRAIL RIDE!!!

  Contact Barb Wise for information on lodging and booking your shuttle/bike rental (if necessary).

  Barb Wise

  barbwire@flash.net

  423-902-6095

   

   

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• LEN FOOTE HIKE-FRIDAY OCT.17-18,2025 INFO ABOUT THE INN

  • Start
    17 Oct 2025
  • End
    18 Oct 2025
  • Location
    Amicalola Falls State Park-Hike Inn

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   Hello Chattanooga Ski Club Happy Hikers,

  LEN FOOTE HIKE- FRIDAY OCTOBER 17-18,2025 

  INFO ABOUT THE INN:  So you hike up to the Inn.  The inn is primitive.  There are no tv's, the walls are plywood and there are no phones.  Thats one building.  They are basically bunk beds.  The next building is the Bath House with showers and commodes (side note they are not flushers  Just a long satisfying drop to the abyss below).  But you can shower too (there is plenty of nice hot water). 

  The next building is the meal place  THE MEALS ARE INCLUDED AND DELICIOUS.  You eat your meals together family style.  You know pass the food etc.  Unlike your family  you need to be nice and get along with these people.  

  The next building is like a big social gathering place.  Play games, talk and they will have a big wood burning stove going so your toasty warm.  The next morning, this is optional, you can get up and watch the sunrise... it is so beautiful and there is something warm and fussy about drinking coffee with dear friends and watching the sun come up together.  

  Go with us this time. Worst thing that can happen on this trip is your eater by a bear.  LOL!!!   Book your room now.... Waiting list for Len Foote Hike Inn is a year out if you try to call and book on your own.  CSC has 10 (stratch that) 7 rooms available... 3 are already taken.  Get your room... details below.  

  PLEASE READ BELOW:  Information on booking your room... YOU MUST BOOK YOUR OWN ROOM.  

  Len Foote Hike is never canceled due to rain.  The Hike Inn cancelation policy has changed.  I have 10 rooms held for Friday Oct. 17th, 2025.  The Hike Inn is under new management and things have changed so please read the following:

  Those of you going MUST call and book your room 706-344-1547 ask for Kim.  You MUST tell them you are with Chattanooga SKI Club to get one of the rooms Barb Wise has  on hold.  If you need to cancel your room you MUST call at least 7 days before your arrival date Oct. 17th, 2025, for a refund minus $10 cancellation fee.  There is NO REFUND if you cancel 6 days before the arrival date.

  This is also new for 2025... the 10 rooms that I have on hold are in my name.  I must cancel any rooms not taken by September 15th, 2025,or they will bill rooms that have not been booked to me.... YAP!!! I will not let that happen.

  
  

  
  

  This is a rather long email, however very important that you read before the Len Foote Hike-Inn trip.   Please reply to me which option you are choosing below!!! We don’t want anyone left behind. 

  We have 4 options for getting to the Hike-Inn.  

  1. Option 1 is to meet us for breakfast at Oakwood Cafe,@ 8:45am (local mom & pop resturant that has been in Dalton, Ga for 500 years, well maybe 100 years, OK! for real over 50 years), 201 W. Cuyler St. Dalton, Ga 30720. After breakfast we will caravan (not carpool) to Hike Inn.  If you want to carpool make those arragements before you get to resturant. 
  2. Option 2 is for those of you who don't want to eat, but will join the breakfast group at Oakwook Cafe to caravan to Amicalola Falls, leaving Oakwood at 9:30 am.  
  3. Option 3 is to meet us at the Visitors Center @ Amicalola Falls State Park, 280 Amicalola Falls tate Park Road, Dawsonville, Ga 30534 @ 11:00 am  to sign-in, drive up the hill, park, and hike together.  
  4. Option 4 is to go on your own, and we'll see you at the Hike-Inn.  

  Remember, everyone MUST ALL REGISTER BEFORE GETTING ON THE TRAIL (at the Visitors Center @ Amicalola Falls just inside the main gate (before driving up the hill to where we park and the trail starts).  

  This is very important….****** NOTE**** When you arrive at the park gate, DO NOT PAY  to come into the park, be sure and tell the Park Ranger that you are spending the night at Len Foote Hike-Inn. You will pay your parking fee when you register at the Visitor Center. 

   *****Please let me know which of the above 4 options you are doing.  We don't want to leave anyone behind.   barbwire@flash.net  or  text me  423-902-6095

   Also, Hike-Inn has asked for a $10 cash tip from each person.  Please do this, the tip is divided between ALL STAFF, cooks, waiters, bathroom cleaners, property cleaners, laundry people, front desk, yard & lawn workers…. everyone…. There will be “tip jars” in the dining room and the front office***

  Len Foote Hike is never canceled due to rain.  The Hike Inn cancelation policy has changed.  I have 10 rooms held for Friday Oct. 17th, 2025.  The Hike Inn is under new management and things have changed so please read the following:

  Those of you going MUST call and book your room 706-344-1547 ask for Kim.  You MUST tell them you are with Chattanooga SKI Club to get one of the rooms I have on hold.  If you need to cancel your room you MUST call at least 7 days before your arrival date Oct. 17th, 2025, for a refund minus $10 cancellation fee.  There is NO REFUND if you cancel 6 days before the arrival date.

  This is also new for 2025... the 10 rooms that I have on hold are in my name.  I must cancel any rooms not taken by September 15th, 2025,or they will bill rooms that have not been booked to me.... YAP!!! I will not let that happen.   

  Also you must also register on the CSC Event Website and sign the waiver. 
  

    Barb

  423-902-6095

  Remember, everyone MUST ALL REGISTER BEFORE GETTING ON THE TRAIL (at the Visitors Center @ Amicalola Falls just inside the main gate (before driving up the hill to where we park and the trail starts).   This is very important….****** NOTE**** When you arrive at the park gate, DO NOT PAY  to come into the park, be sure and tell the Park Ranger that you are spending the night at Len Foote Hike-Inn. You will pay your parking fee when you register at the Visitor Center.   Also, Hike-Inn has asked for a $10 cash tip from each person.  Please do this, the tip is divided between ALL STAFF, cooks, waiters, bathroom cleaners, property cleaners, laundry people, front desk, yard & lawn workers…. everyone….. There will be “tip jars” in the dining room and the front office****  Other items: If you have never taken the tour on how the Hike-Inn is run organically and Green, you need to do this… very fascinating & interesting… This tour usually starts promptly at 5:00 p.m. *** might be different this time so ask when you check in**** You may pack in alcohol however you must carry out anything you carry in so use plastic containers for less weight in your pack.  We will be playing LRC AFTER DINNER and AFTER THE PROGRAM... SO if you want to join in bring some $1.00 bills. One more item: If you have a Chattanooga Ski Club T-Shirt or hat or both, please bring with you for a “Group Picture”! I think this will be a Great Picture for the CSC Newsletter. I guess that’s it….. Looking forward to a great hike with great friends and great fellowship. Glad you’re going with us this time, Barb barbwire@flash.net   423-902-6095 other information Hike-Inn Reservations If you like to hike and have never done this before, you will love this fantastic moderate hike.  The trail is well maintained without a lot of rocks or roots on the trail.  It is uphill most of the five miles.  You will need to carry your clothes and toiletries for the evening and the next morning.  When you reach the Inn, you will fall in love with this place and will want to go back again.  Awaiting you will be a delicious home-cooked dinner (family style) and a hearty breakfast.  Alcohol can be packed in.  For more info, see their website @ Hike-Inn.com.  Be aware that what you carry in you must also carry out. ****. There is also a $10 per room tip that must be paid while you are at the Inn.  Cancellation is up to 7 days out with a $10 per room cancellation fee. As always bring $1 bills for LRC.....  Barb Wise  Special Trip Coordinator

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