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greggammon · 01-22-2007, 06:35 PM

Im putting the word out to locals in the Bryan-College Station and surrounding area -----

What I am exploring right now is the possibility of forming a local group dedicated to backpackers, or wanna-be backpackers. I feel like there are many in our community who have interest, and this would be a way for all of us to connect, share ideas, experiences, tips, and possibly form group trips. Im thinking of the possibilities of doing monthly 1-2 night outings (realizing that within the group, members might only be able to catch 3-4 trips during the year) and then organizing 1-2 "expedition" hikes during the year -- week long trips. Paticiapation in the Lone-Star trail maintenance program for day-hikers is also a possiblity.

To get this going, I would like to get several people together to talk about this, see how strong the interest, and then of course the commitment, is and then go from there with some local publicity. I can see this group ranging from experts to wannabies. Im fully willing to take the lead and get this organized if it looks like it will succeed, and at some point possibly incorporate the group with dues paying members to give it longevity.

Hope we can go somewhere with this!

If you have interest...leave me a message.....

01-22-2007, 06:35 PM	#1
greggammon Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bryan/College Station, Texas Posts: 12	BCS Backpackers Im putting the word out to locals in the Bryan-College Station and surrounding area ----- What I am exploring right now is the possibility of forming a local group dedicated to backpackers, or wanna-be backpackers. I feel like there are many in our community who have interest, and this would be a way for all of us to connect, share ideas, experiences, tips, and possibly form group trips. Im thinking of the possibilities of doing monthly 1-2 night outings (realizing that within the group, members might only be able to catch 3-4 trips during the year) and then organizing 1-2 "expedition" hikes during the year -- week long trips. Paticiapation in the Lone-Star trail maintenance program for day-hikers is also a possiblity. To get this going, I would like to get several people together to talk about this, see how strong the interest, and then of course the commitment, is and then go from there with some local publicity. I can see this group ranging from experts to wannabies. Im fully willing to take the lead and get this organized if it looks like it will succeed, and at some point possibly incorporate the group with dues paying members to give it longevity. Hope we can go somewhere with this! If you have interest...leave me a message.....