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Permalink Reply by Nicole on March 16, 2010 at 6:00pm

In the past I have gone to Jim Thorpe, PA ( www.jimthorpecamping.com)
Its a beautiful mountainous area. You can check out ihttp://www.jtraft.com/default.htm for information about the area.

For anyone interested in rafting we could do that too (well depending on the weather!) I know there are a bunch of places in Jersey as well. I am totally open on location and don't mind driving.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole on March 17, 2010 at 12:59pm

So if everyone is okay with the date, lets plan on May 15th? (I need to plan in advance because of my work schedule!) I work every other Saturday but one of the perks is I get a weekday off so I could even prob take of Friday the 14th if there is anyone else that would want to head out on Friday.

I would absolutely love to plan a weekend at Jim Thrope when its warm out and go rafting Kristen!

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Permalink Reply by Sarah Middleton on March 17, 2010 at 5:10pm

Rafting sounds like fun! I could do the 15th!

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca on March 18, 2010 at 12:29am

Hey,

If we are rafting, we will probably want to book early for the 15th. Jim Thorpe lists it as the first whitewater release of the season. Also, it's roughly $60 per person for rafting, and camping depends on how many people we get ($28 for the first 2 then $5 each additional person).

Alternatively, we can camp / hike / canoe (or some other outdoorsy activity) in NJ. I'm up for either option.

Thoughts?

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Permalink Reply by Nicole on March 18, 2010 at 1:33pm

Bike wine and dine sounds great! I am up for anything :-)

Kristen Buckley said:

Keep in mind, it's usually not that warm in May and the river will be cold. The Lehigh River is classified as type 3/4 rapids during dam release. Type 5/6 are dangerous, think rafting in Colorado. It seemed a little scary to kayak. Depending on the place, the wet suits and water shoes are mandatory in the spring. Hope that you get a dry suit in the beginning of the day. Unfortunately, mine was damp and smelly. I bought my own water shoes. I was freezing, but it was Memorial Day weekend and at night.

Would anyone be interested in downhill biking or the bike, wine & dine? It's $40 or $18 without the bike rental and just the shuttle. $60 for bike, wine & dine.
http://www.poconowhitewater.com/biking.html
http://www.poconowhitewater.com/specialtytrips.html#broadway

I used this company for Moonlight Rafting: great staff and deal. It was beautiful rafting at night, I recommend it!

They also do Skirmish paintball or combo deals (bike & skirmish, raft & skirmish, etc) too!

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Permalink Reply by Jenny Simmons on March 18, 2010 at 4:09pm

This sounds awesome! I love to camp and have some gear. Keep me posted on dates! :)


Nicole said:

Bike wine and dine sounds great! I am up for anything :-)

Kristen Buckley said:

Keep in mind, it's usually not that warm in May and the river will be cold. The Lehigh River is classified as type 3/4 rapids during dam release. Type 5/6 are dangerous, think rafting in Colorado. It seemed a little scary to kayak. Depending on the place, the wet suits and water shoes are mandatory in the spring. Hope that you get a dry suit in the beginning of the day. Unfortunately, mine was damp and smelly. I bought my own water shoes. I was freezing, but it was Memorial Day weekend and at night.

Would anyone be interested in downhill biking or the bike, wine & dine? It's $40 or $18 without the bike rental and just the shuttle. $60 for bike, wine & dine.
http://www.poconowhitewater.com/biking.html
http://www.poconowhitewater.com/specialtytrips.html#broadway

I used this company for Moonlight Rafting: great staff and deal. It was beautiful rafting at night, I recommend it!

They also do Skirmish paintball or combo deals (bike & skirmish, raft & skirmish, etc) too!

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Permalink Reply by rachel irene on March 18, 2010 at 10:09pm

LOVING the bike, wine, & dine. maybe we can fit in a hike, too! rafting sounds great, but i dislike overly cold water. maybe it'd be a better option later in the season. may 15th should work, i'll block my calendar! :) ahh can't wait!

Nicole said:

Bike wine and dine sounds great! I am up for anything :-)

Kristen Buckley said:

Keep in mind, it's usually not that warm in May and the river will be cold. The Lehigh River is classified as type 3/4 rapids during dam release. Type 5/6 are dangerous, think rafting in Colorado. It seemed a little scary to kayak. Depending on the place, the wet suits and water shoes are mandatory in the spring. Hope that you get a dry suit in the beginning of the day. Unfortunately, mine was damp and smelly. I bought my own water shoes. I was freezing, but it was Memorial Day weekend and at night.

Would anyone be interested in downhill biking or the bike, wine & dine? It's $40 or $18 without the bike rental and just the shuttle. $60 for bike, wine & dine.
http://www.poconowhitewater.com/biking.html
http://www.poconowhitewater.com/specialtytrips.html#broadway

I used this company for Moonlight Rafting: great staff and deal. It was beautiful rafting at night, I recommend it!

They also do Skirmish paintball or combo deals (bike & skirmish, raft & skirmish, etc) too!

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Permalink Reply by Michael Keating on March 18, 2010 at 10:14pm

I would totally be interested. Have been wanting to go for years.

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca on March 19, 2010 at 12:07am

I've been mountain biking for the last 10 years-ish, so I'd love the downhill option if anyone is up for it. Paintball would be fun too! I'm not as interested in the wine tasting option, but I'll do whatever the group decides.

My vote:
biking + paintball saturday, camping overnight nearby (with campfire and s'mores of course!). Then maybe brunch Sunday morning? Perhaps a morning hike?

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Permalink Reply by Michael E on March 19, 2010 at 12:07pm

I'm already going camping in early June in upstate NY with some friends but may be interested in going to this as well. Keep me in the loop and let me know what the final plan ends up being

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Permalink Reply by Nanette on March 19, 2010 at 12:28pm

I'm still interested in a camping weekend, not so much biking (I'm the girl that stops in front of a curb to get over it). White water rafting in warmer weather too.

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Permalink Reply by Nicole on March 19, 2010 at 12:33pm

Ok so I am up for anything and majority rules but my vote would be to do the wine and dine Saturday afternoon, bbq/ smores/ campfire Saturday night. Sunday morning hike... In addition I could take off on Friday if anyone is interested in heading out on Friday.

We could also break off into smaller groups if there are enough of us. I am thinking about taking my bike.

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